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Dear Friends of FOMMI:
I have sat down numerous times to compile this letter, only to be interrupted by more pressing matters at the time. Not sure if the delays are from the Lord or from the “other” source! Looks like this time it will be “a wrap”!
“Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised…” Psalm 145:3. Bro. Jeph Palit-Ang sent this word of exhortation as he reported on the work in the Philippines. That phrase is also found in Psalm 48:1 and expands to verse 2. That reminds me of the late Lester Roloff, who sang those words of Psalm 48 innumerable times. While we knew of his ministry and had heard Bro. Roloff’s messages via reel-to-reel tape (in the 1960s) and on radio, Fisher-Mund and I had never met him in person until 1968. We were in Bible school at the time, needing another year to complete the training. Bro. Roloff asked Fisher-Mund to come work with him in Texas. While it was an honor to consider the request, he (Fisher-Mund) was convinced he needed to complete his training, so that opportunity passed us by. Lately my pastor, Pastor Tim Fellure, has been teaching the congregation Bible verses by singing them—a wonderful exercise! (Setting the “rabbit chasing” aside, I will continue with Pastor Jeph’s information.)
He reports that they still have some minor health issues. Jeph’s wife, Marge, has been training the next generation Sunday School teachers. The first batch consisted of 20 students. They are now active in extension classes in different areas of their region. There was one final seminar in July to complete the training of 12 additional Sunday School teachers. There was a dedication of the new church building of FOM Baptist Church’s mission in Tagudin with Pastor Romeo Patacsil. Although the building is not completely finished, it is suitable for meeting and worship. Their members expressed their joy in having a place to worship. FOM Baptist Church in San Fernando has a new family that has been saved, and is awaiting baptism and church membership. Jeph ends with “To God be the Glory!”
Bro. Lemon reports that the evangelization of new areas continues. Since 2019 (COVID,) progress has been curtailed, but more construction at home base filled the time when restrictions were pressed. Since the beginning of the Bangladesh ministry in 2015, there have been 17 churches established with new converts. Here is a listing and the year established. (“FFBC” is “Fishing Fields Baptist Church”.) The following map indicates their locations in the Sunderban.
1. Voroshapur FFBC (2015) 2. Vetevanga FFBS (2016) 3. Kalabogi FFBC (2016)
4. Nolian FFBC (2016) 5. Our Base Station (2017) 6. Koilashgonj FFBC (2017)
7. Betbuniya FFBC (2017) 8. Kushodanga FFBC (2017) 9. Gilabari FFBC (2017)
10. Joymoni FFBC (2017) 11. Boddomari FFBC (2018) 12. Ghoperhat FFBC (2018)
13. Koray 1 FFBC (2018) 14. Koray 2 FFBC (2019) 15. Betkashi FFBC (2020)
16. Kashirhat FFBC (2021) 17. Sharankhola FFBC (2022)
A trip to the Philippines and Bangladesh is being considered for February 2023. If you are interested in joining this group to visit Bro. Jeph and Bro. Lemon, please let me know ASAP. Currently you are required to be COVID vaccinated to enter those two countries. Bangladesh also requires a VISA. Bro. Henry Vick, Fisher-Mund’s sidekick, plans to lead the group.
MISCELLANEOUS INFO FROM HOME BASE…Here in the southern USA we have had the summer lightning strikes along with torrential rain. Several weeks ago lightning struck our router and switch, leaving them cooked/fried/generally inoperable. Inflation raised its ugly head in ordering replacements with each costing 3 times what they did a year ago when we had so much equipment loss. The Podcast monitor shows that listening numbers are increasing. I am sure it is attributable to the circulation of the business cards with the QR codes. A retired coast guard acquaintance in Washington state reported hearing Fisher-Mund’s voice for the first time on radio after scanning the QR code. Thank you for continuing to help with that distribution. Notify me when you need more cards. Fundamental Broadcasting Network recently reported that the 234th country is listening to FBN (airs “The Mariner’s Call” and “A Fisherman’s 5-Minute Look at the Book”). That country is Tuvalu, an island country located about halfway between Australia and Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. In mid-July the re-printing of Anchors of the Faith, which included the two new chapters, was completed. My son-in-law and daughter, Ron and Ellen West, helped me transport them from Victory Baptist Press in Milton, Florida, to the office of FOMMI in Gulf Shores, Alabama (52 cases). Needless to say we did not have to go to a gym for exercise that day! I am thankful for your interest and continuing support of FOMMI.
Until next time,
Lenora Mund
Office Manager
Fishers of Men Ministries International
PO Box 400
Bon Secour AL 36511
(251) 752-1495
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