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Dear Friends,
Just a few days can bring a monumental change to our lives. Twelve days after the last prayer letter and THE CAST NET were mailed, my 101-year-old mother-in-law passed from this life on February 24. That ended the care the family had been giving her round the clock for three months, and the daily/weekly care given for over two years. That old hymn says, “…when my life becomes a burden, and I’m nearing chilly Jordan, Thou who knowest all about me, stand by me.” Truly her life had become a burden to her, exhibited by much pain, and yes, the Lord stood by her. The family has spent many days clearing out her house. With that completed I am now seeking to get the office of FOMMI back in hand as I had only done necessary tasks there for the last almost four months. I confess that physically I have been worn out, but I am thankful to report that the Lord is restoring my strength and endurance with each passing day.
Life goes on and I am happy to report that a young man whom Fisher-Mund and I have known since he was born has contacted FOMMI asking for permission to translate into Italian all the 21 “fishy” tracts that FOMMI previously printed, as he is going to the mission field of Sicily, starting in a seacoast fishing village. Giacomo Galioto is no stranger to Sicily, having been born there to a missionary family, so he is well qualified. I will endeavor to inform you of his progress in future prayer letters.
God continues to meet the needs of FOMMI and me, personally, even before I ask. In February a young man in the Carolinas blessed FOMMI with a large contribution, even as a dear pastor had written that his church was no longer able to send monthly support. I can testify that for forty years the Lord has met the needs of this mission work. I am so thankful to all of you who have been faithful in praying as well as in financial support (the two go hand-in-hand). I recently was blessed by a class of First Graders in a supporting church/Christian School. Each student wrote a letter to exhibit their cursive writing and to let me know they pray for me each day. What a blessing! Psalm 8:2, “Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength…”.
As I am compiling this in late March to be mailed April 15, Bro. Lemon has visited with Bro. Jeph at Fishers of Men Baptist Church and Bible School in the Philippines. Bro. Jeph had asked him to come earlier, but COVID restrictions, political unrest, and other considerations had prevented the visit. I trust the Lord made it a learning time for Bro. Lemon in that Bro. Jeph (and his father before him) have much experience in establishing a thriving church and Bible school, which in turn has produced trained young men who are establishing other churches. That is why Bible schools were always a priority for Fisher-Mund in supporting mission projects. While in the Philippines Bro. Lemon was able to speak to Bible students during class, went to visit some churches where the pastors are graduates of the Bible school, and spoke at the Police Camp where Bro. Jeph holds Bible studies every Tuesday. They also had “Thanksgiving Sunday” where they celebrated with thanks to God for providing the facilities for the ministry in San Fernando City. Marge, Bro. Jeph’s wife, is doing well physically even though busy in the ministry. Rose, Bro. Jeph’s mother, is still using oxygen when needed.
Bro. Varghese (India) reports that his mother, Annamma Varghese, passed away on February 8, at 87 years of age. She and his father had spent their lives in working for the Lord in a hard place. Schools will be closed for the summer, so VBS is planned at their main church. Late in April he will be going to Orissa to join Bible institute students in public meetings daily. Pray for their safety as well as the salvation of many. They also ask prayer for rain, as many are suffering with water shortages.
Bro. Lemon (Bangladesh) greatly enjoyed his visit to the Philippines and gained a lot of insight in running the ministry in Bangladesh. The purchase of more land is scheduled to be finalized in April. In a ministry like Bangladesh, there is always a need for additional finances. All the $180 water tanks/$450 cows/$100 bicycles/$450 boats and nets projects are continuing, as well as a need to build a storehouse for the crops they are raising for distribution. The base station is ready to build the third floor to be used mainly for a “First Aid Treatment” Clinic as soon as the Lord provides the funds. If you would like to contribute to any of these things, please note it on your check payable to Fishers of Men Ministries International. The pictures below show only two of the churches in the Philippines they visited along with a snapshot of the meeting at the Police Camp.
Waiting, watching and WORKING,
Lenora Mund
Office Manager
Fishers of Men Ministries International
PO Box 400
Bon Secour AL 36511
(251) 752-1495
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