Greetings and Choice Blessings from Mexico!
"The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace." Psalm 29.11
Wars, rumors of war. Cartel violence, bombings and "occupations", unemployment and uncertainty for the future...and yet He gives US peace! John 14.27 et.al.
Our pastor in Tepic reports shootouts in the streets there. The same goes on in the city of Colima. The Panamerican games are going on in Guadalajara...but tourism is not as was expected because of the violence reported in the media. But WE have peace! Thank you, Lord.
And our message is about the Prince of Peace.
Linda and I celebrated our 54th anniversary this past week. And the beginning ouf our 57th year of ministry in missions. And we can only talk about how faithful the Lord has been across those years.
Linda is so-so. I mean in areas there seems to be some progress, and in other areas, no. No weight gain as yet. Very little strength and energy. But her stomach is better today. Hemoglobin low and kidney function under par. But our faith is in the Great Physician and His promises.
I am attaching a few more paragraphs about our work here in Mexico.
Your prayers are such a tremendous blessing. Thank you for praying and believing with us.
In Him,
Roger & Linda
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Update October 23
Greetings from Mexico on a beautiful Autumn day!
"God’s divine power has given us everything we need for life and for godliness. This power was given to us through knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and integrity." 2 Peter 1.2-3
Earlier this year we bagan to use story telling (Bible stories, of course) in our children's classes and cell groups.
Sister Refugio emailed me this testimony this week. She and her mother went to visit a very sick aunt. They found her in the crowded hospital, in a hallway on a stretcher on the floor. She looked more dead than alive, and unable to communicate with them.
Refugio remembered the story of the paralytic (Mark 2) that we had used in the story telling class recently. She told the story to her aunt, though the aunt appeared to be unconcious. Refugio went away for a few minutes; her mother stayed. When Refugio returned the aunt had her eyes open and was able to talk to them.
We had three pray for salvation at Angulo, one at El Estadio mission as well as one who received the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.
Blessings. Have a great experience of worship in His House with others of the Family.
In Him,
Roger & Linda
"God’s divine power has given us everything we need for life and for godliness. This power was given to us through knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and integrity." 2 Peter 1.2-3
Earlier this year we bagan to use story telling (Bible stories, of course) in our children's classes and cell groups.
Sister Refugio emailed me this testimony this week. She and her mother went to visit a very sick aunt. They found her in the crowded hospital, in a hallway on a stretcher on the floor. She looked more dead than alive, and unable to communicate with them.
Refugio remembered the story of the paralytic (Mark 2) that we had used in the story telling class recently. She told the story to her aunt, though the aunt appeared to be unconcious. Refugio went away for a few minutes; her mother stayed. When Refugio returned the aunt had her eyes open and was able to talk to them.
We had three pray for salvation at Angulo, one at El Estadio mission as well as one who received the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.
Blessings. Have a great experience of worship in His House with others of the Family.
In Him,
Roger & Linda
Update October 16
Autumn greetings from Dallas, Texas.
“O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. “ Psalm 105.1-2
We had three people come to the Lord at Angulo Sunday. Attendance was down because of the extremely heavy traffic caused by the Pan-American Games that are being celebrated in Guadalajara these days (October 9-31) Terrible traffic congestion, wonderful days of evangelistic opportunity! Pray that many athletes and visitors come to know the Lord during these games.
I haven’t received reports from the missions and other outreaches yet from last week’s activities. But 3 came to Him at Angulo.
I have been in Dallas since last Saturday. Change is so uncomfortable, so sure to come, sooner or later. I have resigned as president of Missionary Revival Crusade, and most fittingly, the youngest son of the founder, Bro Daniel Ost, has been elected the new president.
I served as president for 27 years (less 4 months) after Bro Danny founded MRC and served 27 year until his death. Please pray for Ben and Debbie Ost in this new adventure.
Linda and I have formed our own tax deductible ministry, called Power Planting International. You have seen that name before. It was the name of our branch under Missionary Revival Crusade. (Each missionary has his own branch and branch name under MRC’s covering.)
So now, instead of receiving donations through MRC we will be receiving them directly to Power Planting (PPI.) Our new address for those donations is:
Power Planting International
P O Box 277
Waxahachie, TX 75168-0277
I talked to Linda this morning. She continues to improve in her health. Her kidneys are not responding on the same level as the rest of her body – so we ask you to pray about that, please.
Linda and I will celebrate 54 years of marriage later this month. Then in January we will begin our 46th year of missionary service in Mexico. Previously we had served 12 years in Texas, Oklahoma and Puerto Rico. God has been so FAITHFUL all these years. And how we praise Him for it. We look forward to as many more years of service as the Lord will give us life and strength!
Thank you for YOUR prayers! Have a joyful time in Father’s House with His people, worshiping Him tomorrow.
In His Grace,
Roger & Linda
“O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. “ Psalm 105.1-2
We had three people come to the Lord at Angulo Sunday. Attendance was down because of the extremely heavy traffic caused by the Pan-American Games that are being celebrated in Guadalajara these days (October 9-31) Terrible traffic congestion, wonderful days of evangelistic opportunity! Pray that many athletes and visitors come to know the Lord during these games.
I haven’t received reports from the missions and other outreaches yet from last week’s activities. But 3 came to Him at Angulo.
I have been in Dallas since last Saturday. Change is so uncomfortable, so sure to come, sooner or later. I have resigned as president of Missionary Revival Crusade, and most fittingly, the youngest son of the founder, Bro Daniel Ost, has been elected the new president.
I served as president for 27 years (less 4 months) after Bro Danny founded MRC and served 27 year until his death. Please pray for Ben and Debbie Ost in this new adventure.
Linda and I have formed our own tax deductible ministry, called Power Planting International. You have seen that name before. It was the name of our branch under Missionary Revival Crusade. (Each missionary has his own branch and branch name under MRC’s covering.)
So now, instead of receiving donations through MRC we will be receiving them directly to Power Planting (PPI.) Our new address for those donations is:
Power Planting International
P O Box 277
Waxahachie, TX 75168-0277
I talked to Linda this morning. She continues to improve in her health. Her kidneys are not responding on the same level as the rest of her body – so we ask you to pray about that, please.
Linda and I will celebrate 54 years of marriage later this month. Then in January we will begin our 46th year of missionary service in Mexico. Previously we had served 12 years in Texas, Oklahoma and Puerto Rico. God has been so FAITHFUL all these years. And how we praise Him for it. We look forward to as many more years of service as the Lord will give us life and strength!
Thank you for YOUR prayers! Have a joyful time in Father’s House with His people, worshiping Him tomorrow.
In His Grace,
Roger & Linda
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Update October 9
Greetings and Multiplied Blessings in Jesus.
Linda and I read (among others) Psalm 67 this morning. A true missionary psalm! God's blessings on us enable us to carry the message to the nations so that they can join us in praising and worshiping God!
"God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah. That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations." vv.1-2
This will really be short, because I am flying in the morning to Dallas for an MRC (Missionary Revival Crusade) board meeting. I will report more on this momentous meeting later. Right now just appreciate your prayers for travel and the meeting itself. (On Tuesday Oct 11.) Meantime I have a bunch of other preparatory meetings and conferences to take care of. I will be back home on the 19th.
The Pan American Games are being hosted by Guadalajara - starting the 14th, though the traffic is already noticeably heavier. This is a big evangelistic opportunity - please pray that the maximum results can be realized fro the Kingdom these days. The games end on the 31st of October.
I am sending a "chapter" of "Our Story" along. The links to these stories are along the right side of this page.
God bless you this weekend. Tanks for your prayers.
Oh. A couple from the Angulo church will be looking after Linda - though she is MUCH better! Praise God.
In Him,
Roger & Linda
Linda and I read (among others) Psalm 67 this morning. A true missionary psalm! God's blessings on us enable us to carry the message to the nations so that they can join us in praising and worshiping God!
"God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah. That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations." vv.1-2
This will really be short, because I am flying in the morning to Dallas for an MRC (Missionary Revival Crusade) board meeting. I will report more on this momentous meeting later. Right now just appreciate your prayers for travel and the meeting itself. (On Tuesday Oct 11.) Meantime I have a bunch of other preparatory meetings and conferences to take care of. I will be back home on the 19th.
The Pan American Games are being hosted by Guadalajara - starting the 14th, though the traffic is already noticeably heavier. This is a big evangelistic opportunity - please pray that the maximum results can be realized fro the Kingdom these days. The games end on the 31st of October.
I am sending a "chapter" of "Our Story" along. The links to these stories are along the right side of this page.
God bless you this weekend. Tanks for your prayers.
Oh. A couple from the Angulo church will be looking after Linda - though she is MUCH better! Praise God.
In Him,
Roger & Linda
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Update October 2
Greetings from Beautiful Mexico.
“"This is my promise to them," says the LORD. "My Spirit, who is on you, and my words that I put in your mouth will not leave you. They will be with your children and your grandchildren permanently," says the LORD.” Isaiah 59.21 (GWV)
A beautiful day in Mexico…some clouds, plenty of sunshine after a night of electrical storms and heavy rains. Clouds, too because our electricity was off all day…sunshine because a kind brother helped us get back in service! Praise the Lord. However he was not able to get my computer running again. Something seems to have shorted out when the lights went off. So I am struggling with an unfamiliar laptop.
People prayed for salvation in most of the services and activities this week…we had a good area pastors’ meeting on Monday. Pastors from our five state area gathered at the Tapatio Center church in Tlaquepaque for some anointed preaching, rich fellowship and good food (Pozole.)
Since I am having such a battle with the equipment I am not accustomed to using, I am going to
cut this short. I do have a couple of pics (a baptism and pastors’ meeting.) And I am attaching an
article about Acámbaro in the series about our ministry in Mexico.
I do want to get it out – your prayers for us here are so important. Thank you for praying!
In His Grace,
Roger & Linda
“"This is my promise to them," says the LORD. "My Spirit, who is on you, and my words that I put in your mouth will not leave you. They will be with your children and your grandchildren permanently," says the LORD.” Isaiah 59.21 (GWV)
A beautiful day in Mexico…some clouds, plenty of sunshine after a night of electrical storms and heavy rains. Clouds, too because our electricity was off all day…sunshine because a kind brother helped us get back in service! Praise the Lord. However he was not able to get my computer running again. Something seems to have shorted out when the lights went off. So I am struggling with an unfamiliar laptop.
People prayed for salvation in most of the services and activities this week…we had a good area pastors’ meeting on Monday. Pastors from our five state area gathered at the Tapatio Center church in Tlaquepaque for some anointed preaching, rich fellowship and good food (Pozole.)
Since I am having such a battle with the equipment I am not accustomed to using, I am going to
cut this short. I do have a couple of pics (a baptism and pastors’ meeting.) And I am attaching an
article about Acámbaro in the series about our ministry in Mexico.
I do want to get it out – your prayers for us here are so important. Thank you for praying!
In His Grace,
Roger & Linda
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Update September 25
Greetings and blessings in Jesus.
"Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle." Psalm 24.7-8
What a wonderful privilege to serve the King of Kings. Nehemiah had a special place and privilege serving his king in Persia. Daniel and his friends served the king(s) of Babylon, and Joesph served the mighty Pharoah of Egypt. But none of them compared in the least whit to our King! His power, glory and riches far surpass all of those put together!
His Kingdom IS coming...in all the world, and in Mexico, too! Praise God.
Linda is better! Going with me tomorrow - its a nine hour event; going, coming and ministering. Pray she'll be strong enough to make it through.
We believe she is ready for it. She did well on the special September 16 service. That was just a 4.5 hour thing.
I am sending along another "chapter" of "Our Story."
Your prayers and encouragement are so helpful. We thank you and love you for it.
Have a wonderful day in Father's house wherever you are tomorrow.
In Him,
Roger & Linda
"Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle." Psalm 24.7-8
What a wonderful privilege to serve the King of Kings. Nehemiah had a special place and privilege serving his king in Persia. Daniel and his friends served the king(s) of Babylon, and Joesph served the mighty Pharoah of Egypt. But none of them compared in the least whit to our King! His power, glory and riches far surpass all of those put together!
His Kingdom IS coming...in all the world, and in Mexico, too! Praise God.
Linda is better! Going with me tomorrow - its a nine hour event; going, coming and ministering. Pray she'll be strong enough to make it through.
We believe she is ready for it. She did well on the special September 16 service. That was just a 4.5 hour thing.
I am sending along another "chapter" of "Our Story."
Your prayers and encouragement are so helpful. We thank you and love you for it.
Have a wonderful day in Father's house wherever you are tomorrow.
In Him,
Roger & Linda
Update September 18
Greeting and blessings from Mexico!
“Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth!” Psalm 47.1-2
I am going to try to be very brief this time. I have two attachments – our monthly Power Planting International prayer letter and a short chapter of the “Our Story” series.
We had a great time last night, celebrating Mexico’s Independence Day. Linda was up to going. It was her first service at church in three months! She was worn out when we got home, but she made it through! Everyone was glad to see her – and she, them.
As always – your prayers are so important to us and the ministry here. We appreciate them very much!
Have a great day tomorrow worshiping our Heavenly Father.
In Him,
Roger & Linda
“Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth!” Psalm 47.1-2
I am going to try to be very brief this time. I have two attachments – our monthly Power Planting International prayer letter and a short chapter of the “Our Story” series.
We had a great time last night, celebrating Mexico’s Independence Day. Linda was up to going. It was her first service at church in three months! She was worn out when we got home, but she made it through! Everyone was glad to see her – and she, them.
As always – your prayers are so important to us and the ministry here. We appreciate them very much!
Have a great day tomorrow worshiping our Heavenly Father.
In Him,
Roger & Linda
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