We are healthy and doing
well, thank the Lord. During this past month we have not been
calling, scheduling, visiting churches or having appointments with
pastors. First thing, how are you doing? This unprecedented and
sudden change has caught us all by surprise. So before reporting
on us, how can we pray with you?
Yvonne has been making a prayer directory of family, friends and
supporters, so we will gladly add your requests and come alongside
you in prayer. We are convinced that prayer works miracles. Case
in point: last month our AGWM Executive Director Greg Mundis was
“…in desperate need of God’s healing touch!”
We gratefully report from a recent AGWM Facebook
post: “Greg is improving
steadily. He arrived a week ago from three weeks in ICU at
Barnes Jewish Hospital in St Louis. This week at the specialized
hospital here in Springfield, he has come a long way: off the
vent, off the feeding tube, breathing 100% on his own now, and
talking a lot. Soon the trach will be removed. We praise God
every day for Greg’s healing, and he praises the Lord, too, for
this amazing miracle in his life.”
Now, for loved ones who have not been so fortunate, or who are
still battling disease, our heartfelt prayers are with you as
well.
Second thing, we want to express our heartfelt thanks for the
faithfulness and generosity of so many. Several of you have asked
how we are, and even sent special offerings above and beyond to
help out during this time. May God bless you for it.
So, you may ask, if we have not been calling or traveling, what
have we been doing? Well, during the present COVID-19 social
distancing God inspired me to try increase my social media
connection by re-telling some of the stories we have shared over
years of our life, family and ministry that "give God the glory,"
in English (#GiveGODglorystory)
& Spanish (#gloriaaDIOShistoria).
On Thursdays I post the next episode. To receive updates, we
invite you to follow us on the social media platform of your
choice (Facebook,
Instagram, Twitter; or see
links below).
You can see past videos in the Vimeo showcase. The
first two episodes are:
In addition, we have recorded video presentations to replace our
in-person missionary participation at church. If you would like a
virtual visit from us, go to our Vimeo Promo showcase,
and please choose the format and length that fits your needs:
Feel free to link, post, or share any/all of these missionary
videos on your social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram,
Twitter or YouTube).
Fundraising progress report:
* WAS: $2,000; NOW: $928 in new monthly support
needed
* WAS: $27,000; NOW: $6,956 cash budget lacking
* As previously reported, we had hoped to return to
Panamá end of July. With cancellations and travel restrictions due
to COVID-19, AGWM extended itinerating missionaries by three
months. So, we will return once budget is raised, hopefully before
October!
From some of the most meaningful verses during this time, I could
not pick just one:
fear
not, for I am with you; be not dismayed,
for I am your God; I will
strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold
you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
(ESV) Have I not
commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be
frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord
your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (ESV) …casting all
your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
(ESV)
Blessings!
Kirk & Yvonne
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receive a duplicate, simply reply “remove” or “dup” and we will
take care of it.
* [versión
en Español]
We are healthy and doing
well, thank the Lord. During this past month we have not been
calling, scheduling, visiting churches or having appointments with
pastors. First thing, how are you doing? This unprecedented and
sudden change has caught us all by surprise. So before reporting
on us, how can we pray with you?
