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Ahoy!
You would not believe a day in March here in south Alabama got all the way into the 80s, while the North was frozen up tight! (This is called climate change. It always has!) Thank the Lord the temperature doesn’t affect the work of the Holy Spirit.
Philippines—Bro. Jeph, in San Fernando City, La Union writes, “At the first of the year we began to pray hard that through the pandemic God would bless and give new members. God was good to answer. In January we had 4 baptisms and another 4 in February. In March we had 9 baptisms (2 seniors). Last year we were not allowed to go out on visitation (prohibited). Already we have fifteen that are going out for Bible studies and kid’s meetings under trees, personal soulwinning, and soon the door will open for Bible study in regional police headquarters. We are also beginning an evangelistic campaign in every surrounding community (barangay). The local officials will be helping to gather people in a covered court to hear the gospel. This is our goal for this year. None of our members at this time are infected with the China virus. Keep praying!”
What a blessing to see this self-supporting work moving forward!
India—Bro. Varghese (FOMMI representative) writes that finally all planted churches are open again (province of Kerala). Many have been saved during the pandemic and are ready for baptism, but they cannot use the rivers or ponds due to Covid restrictions. The students at FOM Bible Institute (Odisha) reached out to six new interior villages totally unreached with the gospel. They faced great opposition, but carried on and found many receptive people, some even opened their homes for Bible study. Pray for the seed planted.
Bangladesh—Last month Bro. Lemon and an associate traveled the rivers to a number of new villages. One was directly in the Sunderban district (largest mangrove forest in the world…Google it). This is tiger and crocodile area. Many people they met were fishermen and honey gatherers, which put them in the crosshairs of both. The word was given in the new villages and the door of return was offered. It is so amazing that there are actual places where the gospel has not penetrated and in such places we see the gospel really works if received (takes time). The story of Christ and His redemptive work is truly the “power of God” unto salvation. To hear the lost cry out, “I believe,” is so rewarding.
The building for home base on the banks of the Vodra River is nigh completion. They are working on the dock in front. Most all of our workers, students, and converts come to the location via the river, so a small dock is needed. Most just jump from the boat to the muddy bank area, so the dock will be of great help, especially for the ladies to keep their feet clean (been there; done that). Your help to us has provided many different things for this work. We do still need a boat (Bangladesh style) for pick up (like our bus ministries---boat vs. bus). At the present we are using rentals (boat taxis).
Hopefully as travel opens up from COVID restrictions, we can personally be on the site for dedication of home base facility with opportunities for river evangelism and especially teaching.
Printing—At the present we are proofing our Bible correspondence book called “Anchors of the Faith”, having added two new chapters. This book teaches salvation and gives growth in grace. Bro. Henry Vick’s ministry in the Escambia County, Florida, jail has just about depleted our stock. Dozens of books are given out monthly and many complete the study by taking the test on each chapter, resulting in the student receiving a certificate of completion. The chaplain at the jail has given us great freedom in getting the course to inmates and the chaplin has even involved himself in distribution. By the way, Bro. Vick’s wife and daughter-in-law were given permission to go back into the women’s area of the jail the first of April to witness and distribute the books. My, what an opportunity!
A young man by the name of Scott M. wrote in one day after listening to our radio programming on WTBH, Chiefland, Florida, and requested a copy of “Anchors of the Faith”. Later he wrote back and said upon completion of the book and taking the chapter tests, he had been helped in a huge way in his study of God’s word. Now more than ever he has a burning desire to know Christ better and to grow in faith (these are his words). If you go to our website (fomm.org) under “audio” you can find our daily programs (A Fisherman’s 5-Minute Look at the Book and The Mariner’s Call). You can listen via your computer or for podcasts go to https://anchor.fm/fisher-mund-speaking.
South Alabama Office—The small office addition is taking shape. By summer it should be complete, even for a visit. Thanks to some for their financial help. Our home church, Victory Baptist Church, Milton, Florida, helped with a very special gift. Glory!
With God’s help we carry on. Lenora and I both have had our birthdays this year, so with that behind us we head out to open sea. Pray our Lord will be merciful and give us calm seas. We pray the same for you, too.
Continuing on,
Dr. A.W. “Fisher” Mund
Fishers of Men Ministries International
PO Box 400
Bon Secour AL 36511
(251) 752-6474
[email protected]
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