AUGUST 2002

"Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Corinthians 1:3

The Baptist church in which David was saved had this saying "One life twill soon be past and only what is done for Christ will last." on the left front side wall of the church. It has had a great impact on his life and with eternity in view we continue to serve the Lord in country New South Wales, Australia. With the first anniversary of 11 September drawing near it causes us to reflect upon the past and future. The events of 11 September reminds us afresh that the heart of man is "dead in trespasses and sins." Ephesians 2:1. However, an event such as 11 September also causes us to think about the future and the glorious coming of our Saviour. How precious it is in days like these to reflect on His Word and especially Titus 2:13 "Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ." Friends, He is coming again!

We thank the Lord each day for His redeemed people. Please continue to pray for spiritual growth in the hearts and lives of Jonathan and Lynne, Jim and Margaret, Abel and Phyllis, and John and Rose. These dear folk are an encouragement to us and we desire to help them in their growing in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.

During our time in Dubbo we have met many unsaved people and many have become friends. We ask you to please continue to pray for these folk.

1. Bob and Elizabeth He is Uniting Church and she is Roman Catholic

2. Reg is Church of England

3. Mark is nominal Roman Catholic

4. Robyn is Roman Catholic

5. Peter and Celina is a practicing Roman Catholic

New South Wales is going through a terrible drought. Many farmers are selling their stock for the lack of feed and are keeping only the breeding stock. Due to the drought kangaroos are coming into residential areas and we even saw one hopping down one of the main streets of Dubbo the other day. Driving becomes a little more exciting with more kangaroos likely to be on the roads. Pray with us that the Lord will use this weather condition which affects the pocket book to stir some to turn in faith toward the Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ. Our desire is that many not only in Dubbo and Gilgandra but around New South Wales will turn to God "from idols to serve the living and true God; and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come."

Thank you for your continued prayers and financial support. Please take note that all support is to be sent to Bible For Today Baptist Church, 900 Park Ave., Collingswood, New Jersey 08108. The Bible For Today Baptist Church phone number is 856-854-4452.