Beloved and dear friend in Jesus, God bless you. Thank you for allowing me to come and visit with you today. There are few things I look forward to, and this is one of them. I love and thank you for being a friend, especially a friend to the mission field.

     We are in the season of planting literally, I am talking about a garden. I was so happy when Sonya says she loves to garden, loves plants. So, we will be putting up a garden real soon. I know, many have already started theirs, but I’m getting there.

     I’ve been teaching Sonya how to drive. She is very timid, so she doesn’t drive very much. I’m ready for her to get a driver’s license. A friend asked her the other day, “do you like driving?” She shook her head and said, “no.” A concept that is very hard for me to understand.

     When we were kids (I’m sure like you) dad had us driving long before we were legal to drive. Dad rode with me to the DMV on my 16th birthday and I got my license.

     I’ve come to learn why dad had us driving early, it was because he was ready for all of us to go to work.

     We are still praising God for the addition to our home; both with Matthew moving in behind us and Sonya here. They are an answer to prayer, and we get to see God working in their lives.

     In fact, God is moving incredibly here. We needed God to send help regarding the work needed in Canada and things are in the works. It is too soon to share, but since we sought God for answers and I mentioned it in the newsletter last month, I wanted to let you know that God is answering prayer.

      I appreciate your prayer covering so much. God has brought a few people my way who believe in false religions, false gods. I know that prayer is softening their hearts to ask questions. The Holy Spirit guides me how to answer their questions and witness to them. I believe that soon, there will be conversions right here in our little territory of Oklahoma.

     I sincerely love leading people to Jesus, so many encounters lead to salvation; yet, the challenge of witnessing to someone who believes their god and their religion is correct and to share Jesus and Truth with them is another level. Especially to see their hearts soften towards the gospel.

     God moved very strong in our church services this past week. As we gathered and worshipped Him, His presence filled all our services. I see God working in those wonderful people. Some are so close to seeing the Lord face to face; it saddens me and I rejoice at the same time. They have satisfaction they lived for the Lord.

     One man sits in his wheelchair, barely able to move at all. His eyes are closed nearly always and when we begin singing, he lifts his voice of praise to the Lord. I heard him a couple of weeks ago praying, “Lord, don’t leave me now. Lord, don’t leave me now.” Then we began singing old hymns and he started singing to the Lord with a grateful heart telling Jesus he loved him.

     Going to nursing homes I’ve seen so many pass on. I have been so thankful that I was able to lead many of them to Jesus, they made heaven. Several already have the Lord, but those who didn’t, they made it. Thank God for His mercy.

     We started a new lifegroup for young adults. Naturally it was because of Sonya, but we discovered that was a need in the church. I’d appreciate your prayers over this also and especially over the mission field.

      Another praise!!! God miraculously provided to build Pastor Rufus Paul’s church. It is fully funded. It is a miracle. I sought God about it and believed it was His leading, so I told our pastor in India. Funding was not there, but I knew God said step in faith. Suddenly, God brought a miracle and He provided.

     Pastor Rufus is a young man; he and his wife Evangeline have a strong anointing upon them. They have church in their driveway every week while they wait for a church location. When we first visited them, they said they didn’t know where they could have church because there is no space. It told them nothing is impossible with God. God will do what they think cannot be done. The church is expected in approximately 5 months or so to be completed.

     Pastor Nehru is regularly bringing food to the Leper village. Thank you for helping to provide them with food. He said in that area there are 70 children nearby who are very poor. He plans to establish a food center so they can get regular meals. I’m waiting for more details about that. We are currently feeding the 40 children of Pastor Nehru’s village.

     On top of that, Pastor Nehru overseas 15 pastors and their churches. They are so faithful in their faith and calling. God blesses their monthly gathering that encourages and strengthens our pastors. Each of our lead pastors in India have many pastors under them who have their own churches. They each have monthly pastor meetings. This is a great strength among them.

     Our native ministers daily are witnessing to people who believe and serve false gods. They bring a light and hope to lost people but it doesn’t come without opposition and persecution. They greatly need our prayer covering.

     Pastor Jacob said their church recently celebrated another anniversary that brought in so many people. Several accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior and then followed in water baptism. He said his church is growing and he sees God at work among the people.

     The other day I was trying to reach our lead pastor in India, Spurgeon. But their cell service is spotty as well as internet. He said that day was their pastor’s meeting. They met in Pastor Ratnam’s church near the sea.

     Rain had come through the night before we were to visit their church the last time we were there. Their road is off the main road and was all muddy, full of holes and flooded in spots. We stopped at the front of the turn waiting. They contacted someone down by the church to see if they made it through. They said yes, come on down. David and I sat in the back seat holding hands praying as we turned down that water and mud-covered road.

     We bounced and swerved but we made it the few blocks we had to drive to reach the church so we could dedicate it to the Lord before returning home. The Indian Ocean is only a few blocks away from them which made it a blessing because the mud is mixed with sand.

     Praise God, the gospel is being spread, people are getting saved and nurtured in Biblical faith.

     The same is taking place in the Philippines. Joel tells me that he sees his people growing in faith. Their prayer lives are strengthening and it is causing them to be more active in serving. They have on-going church services, prayer at the city center, bible studies in multiple places and home visitations.

     Whenever they visit a home, they have a bible study and serve a meal. That means the church workers cooked the food that morning. They do this every week, two and three times a week.

     In Mexico, a wave of God’s anointing goes before Blanca and her helpers. She is winning upwards to 25 people every week to Jesus. She still maintains her children’s church and provides food. There are so many poor people who need food, she gives as much as possible.

     I feel in my spirit that we will be establishing a church there soon. God hasn’t sent us a pastor there yet, but I believe He will.

     Thank you, friend, for your blessing of time, friendship, prayers and your support. I pray earnestly and have asked the Lord to help, provide and meet your need. He’s done so much and continues to move through prayer. I hope to hear from you real soon and God bless you for your missions support. I love and appreciate you. God bless you.

 

                                                                                                                  With love in Jesus,  

   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Sis. Heather Becker