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 Click here to download the March 2007 MBMSI Newsletter 254.05 Kb
PASTOR PHONE KEO DOESN'T HAVE CANCER!
A few weeks ago, MBMS International worker Phone Keo shared with Randy
Friesen, General Director, that doctors suspected he had colon cancer.
Immediately, people around the world started praying for his healing.
Last week, his test results came back reporting Phone Keo does not have
cancer! What a wonderful answer to the many prayers that have been
offered on his behalf!
Phone Keo and his wife Chansone minister to Khmu people in North
America and Southeast Asia. They work with Butler MB Church in Fresno
and our MBMS International team in Southeast Asia to develop leadership
training courses and seminars.
DO YOU HAVE A DESIRE TO PRAY FOR MBMSI MISSIONARIES? We have the Daily Prayer Guide [DPG] available.
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JOHN'S TRANSFORMATION
Some of our team members just returned from India where they were
witness to some amazing testimonies. John* currently a youth leader in
a Northern village, spent five years working in Africa. He went to
Africa with the goal to get away from his village in India and from
God. When he tried to cross a border boundary, he was imprisoned
because he had lost some of his documents.
While in prison, he started to suffer horrible pain from a kidney stone
and was prepared to do anything to stop the pain. He called out in
desperation: "Jesus, Jesus". He called out to God, promising to serve
him if he lived and ever got home. As he finished praying, he started
to throw up and actually spit up the kidney stone!
Soon after, his papers were found and he was released to go home.
John's healing went so much deeper than his physical relief and many in
the village refer to him as pastor. He loves to share his salvation
story as often as he can. He has been transformed!
*John's real name has been changed to protect his identity.
FAMILY TRANSITIONS . . .
Several years ago, Dave & Alexandra Rempel, along with their
daughters, Sarahya (9) and Marie Zofia (5) were mobilized to Bavaria as
pastors in Bad Reichenhall. This community has become their home. The
Rempels recently made the decision to resign from pastoring and to take
on the role of teaching, coaching and consulting within a business
context in the same community. This is not an entirely new role to Dave
as he has been doing some of this work on a part time basis to
supplement his pastoral income.
Alexandra's health has been poor these past few months, leading even to
hospitalization. Thankfully, she has experienced an improvement in her
overall health, due to God's grace, excellent medical care and the
loving care by many around her.
We praise God for Alexandra's renewed health and strength. She has been released from the hospital and is convalescing well.
Dave and Alexandra have received personal encouragement from many
around them through this time, from community friends and neighbors to
fellow missionaries and co-workers. In addition, MBMSI support staff
has walked alongside the Rempels encouraging both Dave and Alexandra to
take some time away from their pastoral responsibilities.
Dave & Alexandra will continue to be supported through MBMSI until
July 31st. If you have a desire to support them through their
transition, please forward your funds to MBMS International, 302-32025
George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford, B.C. We look forward to seeing them
personally later this spring. Please continue to keep them in your
prayers.
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