The festivities of Christmas and New Years are over.  The decorations are coming down.  The storage room is put back in order for another year.  Is everything back to normal?   That is the hope of everyone!  The reality is that with every passing day, the world is changing.  The seasons, the holidays are not the only things that change so quickly.  BUT we have a sure foundation!  It’s solid.  It’s secure.  Jesus Christ has given us the blessed hope of a tomorrow that will be glorious.  That’s our message.  That’s the truth to share with the world.  Prayer changes our future to be in tune with God’s will.

1.      The outreach ministry of the missions class was very successful.  Over 150 adults heard the gospel.  Some trusted Jesus as Savior.  Children heard the message. 

2.      The students from our Bible institute who were involved in this mission outreach were taught some good lessons.  Some learned to be better leaders; others shared the good news for the first time; and still others got over the fear of being in front of a group. 

3.      Praise the Lord for the faithful students of the Bible institute as they learn God’s Word and serve in their local church.  God is working in the homes of each of these.  The four students who are having problems at home, have been seeking God to resolve this need. 

4.      How wonderful it is to teach God’s Word to men and women who desire to walk with the Lord in obedience.  There are always those in church who are just curious believers, however in the Bible institute the majority are eager to learn so they can put their teaching into practice. 

5.      Praise the Lord for Darwin and Nelly who are developing into spiritual leaders in their local church.  The Bible institute has given them the tools to work with as they teach, disciple, counsel and serve the believers.

6.      God has used the professors of the Bible institute in a great way.  Their example of spiritual maturity is of utmost importance.  We are very thankful to God the the team of teachers with whom we enjoy working.

7.      Lynford is teaching hermeneutics (the interpretation of the Scriptures) this semester.  Three of the students have learned so very much and now have a strong desire to learn more and teach that to others.  Two students were very apathetic a year ago, but God worked to change their hearts.  This brings joy to our hearts.  The pastors are also rejoicing when they see this change.

8.      The year of 2011 will bring changes we are very sure of that.  What they will be?  No one knows.  What we are sure of is that God is in control.  The changes will be according to His will.  The ministry will go ahead with many changes.  Will we change to be able to make the adjustments necessary?  Thank you so very much for your daily prayers during 2010.  They made a huge difference. 

Bring these petitions before the throne of almighty God to ask for His will to be done.  Our will is not important.

1.      Pray for the new mission works that have no leader; no church building; no formal meetings; no name; and no solidity.  That is the way each church starts.  Now it is very evident that we become involved in these communities during 2011.

2.      Pray for NORTH QUITO as the evangelism ministry continues for the next three years.  During that time the new believers will be discipled; the children will be learning more about the Bible; the youth will be having some special meetings.

3.      Pray for MILAGRO DE DIOS (miracle of God) as the team goes there to establish an evangelical church.  The need is great and the work will grow as God saves souls.  This community already has a small piece of property.  May God have His will in the lives of many who have experienced the miracle of the new birth.

4.      Pray for CHILLANES as two missionary ladies have been working there for many years.  There is a couple who have been praying about going there.  He is a grad of our Bible institute.  She is a medical doctor.  This is a perfect fit for the physical and spiritual needs of a small town in Southern Ecuador.  Ask God to lead this couple there and meet their needs as He wills.

5.      Pray for CHONE as the people hear of the good news and respond positively.  Some have been saved already.  Others are thinking about their decision.  One man has rejected the message of eternal life, however he is a very sick man.  His son, a student in our Bible institute, has gone there this week to see him and talk with him again.  Ask God to work in his heart to bring him to salvation.

6.      Pray for ARGELIA in South Quito as God lays this very needy suburb upon the heart of some missionary family.  An Ecuadorian missionary is discipling another family right now and so the base is being laid for the continuation and growth of a new church.

7.      Pray for CAYAMBE where Dave and Brenda Meyer work.  The church leadership is looking for property on which to build a meeting place.  God is able.  The church is raising funds for this project.

8.      Pray for BORJA as this new area of Eastern Ecuador is reached with the gospel.  A CrossWorld missionary is working there with lots of fruit already.  The people have a small town mentality.  That is both positive and negative.  God will save souls there and the church will be built.

Because God fulfills His will,

Lynford and Sharon Regier