Greetings beloved friend in Jesus. Healings, salvations, a touch of the Lord in wounded spirits, these are what has been happening in the last few weeks. It is incredible to serve the Lord and to share His goodness with those who need a glimmer of hope.

     I wrote before about our youngest brother, Jonathan, who was in the hospital and being treated for cancer. My sister, Nina, and I got in our van and drove to Florida, picking up our brother Mathew and niece Kaylin (Baby Kakes) and her baby, Kayson along the way. Then our niece, Sonya, flew down to meet us.

     Jon didn’t look like he was going to come out of this. He physically looked bad, he hurt and the doctors weren’t giving us any answers. They performed a bone marrow biopsy testing him for all kinds of cancer but the two specific types they were sure he had was leukemia or bone cancer; he was not producing blood. He had to have several blood transfusions.

     He rides an electric bike as his main transportation. He tripped over it and hit his leg against the pedal. The bruise became infected and he thought he broke his leg. He, being so independent, rode his bike to the ER thinking they would put a cast on his leg and send him home.

     That is when he found out he was in more serious problems and admitted him; keeping him in the hospital for almost a month. He was already there nearly two weeks before we arrived. Me, my sister and two brothers surrounded Jonny in the hospital and prayed down heaven. The presence of God was strong.

     There wasn’t any immediate change except Jonny said he felt better. From that point on the swelling in his leg reduced every day. The bruising was vanishing. However, the swelling in his back from the biopsy wasn’t going down. I prayed about that and the Holy Spirit said he is still dealing with Jon.

     Through this whole process Jonny told me he feels like a new man. He is more committed to serving the Lord. I believe his back swelling was God’s mercy to allow his spirit to heal. We finally were told that all traces of cancer are now gone. He is once again producing blood in his body and he is on the road to recovery.

     David and I are doing well and strong. David’s work has him so busy and my church services are blessed. David always asks me how my church services are going. He knows God always does something.

     One lady who was critically ill was sent to the hospital. I didn’t get to see her or know where she was sent, but we prayed for her during church. She knew prayers were sent on her behalf because she said she felt them and the Lord touched her.

     There is one lady who didn’t have much of a church background often keeps the papers of the songs I hand out for worship. She asked me, “Please can I have a copy of that prayer. I have people I want to give it to.”

     She was referring to the sinner’s prayer I led them in while one man gave his heart to Jesus. I told her I will type up a prayer and bring it the following week, which I did.

     Her name is Susie. She was married to Roy (Eddie) Burris who co-wrote “Okie from Muskogee” that Merle Haggard made popular. Eddie was his drummer. Susie gave her heart to Jesus last year.

     Last week I said we are going back to our childhood, we are going to sing, “Oh, How I Love Jesus.” I had more people sing with that song than any other. I was a little surprised but so very happy.

     Recently, I was interrupted while I was preparing my message for the week by a text message from India. Usually, they are fast asleep while I am working as it is night there in our day. Pastor Jacob, said he was attacked and beaten for holding a home church service. He called it a Cottage Prayer Meeting. He said they were Christ haters and they went into the home and destroyed everything within, all Christian articles were ripped to pieces.

     Someone caught a portion of the attack on video of their camera. I posted it on FB if you have access. Our FaceBook is: Native Missionary.

     There was a news article about it in India which stated the government is actively working to change laws against Christians. Freedom is being removed. They are being targeted and funds coming into the land must pass through their hands first. It is becoming strenuous to send support. Whenever I send church build funds, it has to be broken down in segments. I am increasingly convinced that is why God told me to build churches several years ago so they would already be built for such a time as this.

     However, there are still so many needing to be built, several pastors waiting in line for theirs and we still need funding.

     We have two orphanages. One is run by Pastor Spurgeon and the other is overseen by Pastor Jacob. Now Pastor Nehur is building one. Work has already begun. He told David and I when we were there, he plans to build one. His faith is so strong. He hears God tell him to start something and without money it is happening. He brought in dirt to lift this area out of the flood zone and construction has begun. I prayed that God would allow us to open another orphanage this year; He answered!

     He started a children’s food distribution center this year.  He also

visits a nearby Leper Colony with church and food. Once he brought blankets. When he sees what they need, then he tries to gather up enough of that and bring it with him. But always the gospel and food.

     We have two bible schools. Pastor Spurgeon said the students are so grateful for the training they receive. We are being equipped to serve God effectively with God’s word and general knowledge of how to serve the Lord in ministry. I asked several of our ministers who had graduated from the school and each one said they were so grateful for the education. It helps them in ministry.

     Our sewing clinic finished their course last month. They will take a month break and begin a new course very soon. Women are on a waiting list to come. The news of this course is word of mouth. The women who have graduated are now income earners and sew for their families. They are so grateful for this help. The women of the community come as Hindus but leave as Christians for they experience for themselves true salvation.

     They are doing the finishing touches of the church we funded in Visag, India. Pastor Rufus and Evangeline are praising God for their place of worship that you helped build. This picture was before the roof was put on, which is now done.

     Please pray for Pastor Israel. While working on his church, he fell and broke his collar bone. It is a hairline fracture, but still a broken bone that prohibits work. He appreciates your prayers.

     In Mexico, Blanca is still at it preaching, winning souls for Jesus. Every week I hear from her of very many people she has led to Jesus. Her sons, Eduardo and Gayl are very active to help her hand out her flyers and share Jesus.

     They wanted to attend a camp retreat that is in the mountains to go witness. It was a little far to drive and needed extra gas money, but I had no advance notice and didn’t have the extra money to send for gas. So, they are planning to go next month. She sent a video of Gayl cleaning out the bed of the truck with a grin on his face. She said the boys love that truck and are thanking God for giving it to them.

     I received a letter from one of our friends. He writes, “Heather, I started sending your father (around 1961) one dollar a month. Pray for you all every day.” Bro. Martin.

     He has been supporting Native Missionary for 65 years and has prayed for us every day. How wonderful to have such dedicated and faithful friends. How much I love and appreciate you all so very much. And how much we so need you.

     Your faithfulness is a great blessing. I talk to the Lord about you every day. Maybe not as long as Bro. Martin, but many years. Thank you for your prayers and support. God bless you.

 

                                                                                                       With love in Jesus,      

                                                                                                                                                                                                

                                                                                                        Sis. Heather Becker