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The Cry for Submission: Letter from the Editor by Emily Fales
April 2005
Dear friends, For Easter this year I am spending three weeks in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Nebraska hoping to see many of you. It's been great to have a break from Servant Teams so that I can travel. And it also means a slower pace of life for me while I'm…
March 2005
As I write Bolivia continues to be plagued with more strikes and blockades. It seems a bit strange that we have become accustomed to stepping over logs and walking around burning tires. Hardly ever do we feel we are in personal danger, but our hearts continue to long for the day when there is a resolution and reconciliation.
March 2005 Prayer Letter
Dear Friends, Phileena and I want to thank you for all that you've done for us this past month. As some of you already know, while I was at Belhaven College in Jackson , Mississippi , our home was broken into and robbed. Thankfully, Phileena wasn't there at the time and so she's safe…
March 2005
Dear friend, Nina and I returned safely from South Asia on Feb 11, and have quickly jumped back into a full program with the children and street boys at the Drop-In Center and on the street. Today we both dressed up in traditional Indian dress and answered a host of questions…
February 2005 Prayer Letter
Dear Friends, Many of you know that I took a sudden and unexpected trip to India and Sri Lanka in January to see if WMF could do something to help with the tsunami relief efforts. To my surprise, doors seem to open quickly and WMF was able to contribute an immediate $22,000 to a…
February 2005
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 Dear friends, When you receive this letter I will be in Madras India , or…
January 2005
Hello Friends from chilly El Alto! We are in the midst of full rainy season here in Bolivia. It is a cold dreary time, so pray that the weather doesn’t get us down. GOOD things are happening here, and we are excited about the possibilities for the New Year. As I write Andy and Heather…
January 2005
Happy New Year friends! Nina and I have visas for India already stamped in our passports and we're making last minute preparations for travel. Our itinerary and ministry involvement will look something like this: Jan 13 – 23 : Kathmandu , Nepal (children's home, ministry among street children and drug rehab,…
December 2004
When I called you answered me; you made me bold and stouthearted. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; You stretch out your hands against the anger of my foes, With your right hand you save me. Psalm 138:3,7 Merry Christmas, friends! It's amazing to think…