God's leading is not something mystical.  It is a direct act of God in which the Christian receives direction in a specific area of his/her life and ministry.  This is my definition and can be amplified or corrected, but let me dwell on its content a little.  God’s work of leading His children occurs when the Word of God is read.  The Christian life is filled with decisions to be made.  When the need arises in areas of life God specializes in guiding and giving His approval.   

Praise the Lord for these items:

1.      Thank our wonderful God for His protection and guidance in times of intense stress.

2.      Have I told you that our 9^th grandchild was born?  Brody Donovan was born on June 20, weighing 8 lbs 14 oz., 19.5 inches long.  Everyone of the family is definitely excited about this new arrival.  We just wish we could go see him and the rest of Brad’s family.

3.      Seth, Bonnie and Aubrey Killen are moving to Charleston, IL the end of July.  Seth has taken a teaching job at Eastern Illinois University.  They have purchased their first home and are anxious to get it ready to live in.

4.      Dave, Brenda, Daniel and Luke Meyer are busy, busy with teams and ministry activities.  Another team comes in August, and then they will be ready to settle into ministry.  God has provided a nice home for them to rent.

5.      Sharon and Lynford are doing well in their health and strength.  God has given His grace and mercy through some trying times.

6.      God is using the evangelists in a mighty way in many different areas of Ecuador.  This has been the biggest blessing for us to see.  Rafael shared the message of salvation with 2,500 students during in grade schools and high schools during one week.   

7.      Praise the Lord for the leadership of the Fellowship of Berean Churches.  Each month there are decisions to be made.  God’s leading is the key for their future growth and plans for expanding into other areas of Ecuador.

8.      Praise the Lord for the pastors of the Berean churches.  Leaders of each church must make many decisions which affect the entire church.  How important it is to make wise decisions.

9.      Praise the Lord for the outreach ministries of the students of the Bible institute.  They are learning how to serve the Lord outside of their home towns. 

10.  May God be praised for the Holy Spirit’s work in the lives of Jaime and Miriam.  They desire to start a church in their neighborhood.  Jaime is learning how to disciple other men.  He is also taking more responsibility in the home, teaching his three sons.

11.  God is a wonderful, glorious, gracias and caring God.  The very thought of serving such a God is awe inspiring.  God continues to show His mercy and grace.    

Pray for these requests as God works through you.

1.      Ask God to give wisdom to the leaders of the Christian high school.  The government has made drastic changes in the educational system which has affected them tremendously.  They need to hire more teachers and makes some changes to the buildings.

2.      Pray for the Bible institute board as they plan for the next year’s schedule and courses.  Our goal is to have 100 students involved in studying the Word.

3.      Pray for the four weeks of camp in July and August.  The first week has 60 campers.  The other youth weeks will be full as well.

4.      Sharon will be hosting the DVBS in our home the end of July.  Pray for guidance in teaching and sharing with all the children who will be attending. 

5.      Pray for the three grads of the Bible institute.  Patty, Milton and Carlos are all very involved in missions.  God’s leading in their lives is critical, as they move out by faith and do the will of God.

6.      The new mission works need leaders to build, teach and guide the new disciples in their walk.  La Bota needs a pastor to lead, counsel and teach.  God leads His people.

7.      The evangelists need your prayer daily.  They invade Satan’s territory every day.  God has given them His words as they share Jesus with others.

8.      Pray for wisdom in the organization of the schedule of evangelism for the evangelists.  Doing things as they come makes for a whole lot of confusion.  The work will be done more effectively with some management of their time. 

9.      Sharon and I will be going on a ministry/sightseeing trip in August.  Pray that this time will be relaxing and refreshing for both of us.

10.  Pray for Pastor Marco as he and his wife, Marlene, have some decisions to make.  They are seeking God’s will in another ministry.  God has been working in their hearts.

11.  Lynford is helping three couples with the solution of difficulties in their homes.  God’s leading makes the whole difference in their lives.  Pray for a clear teaching of the biblical principles on the family.

12.  Marco and Maricela are facing a very difficult health issue with their youngest son.  Emmanuel has cystic fibrosis, which was detected a month ago.  The medicine is scarce in Ecuador for this disease since few children have it.  Pray for a way to pay for and get the medicine from the USA.

13.  Our desire and prayer for you is that you might know the leading of the Lord in your life and ministry.

Rejoicing in God’s greatness,

Lynford and Sharon Regier