| Prayer Partners: Thank you for your steadfast support! Dad & Mom Share: Armed with a message, slideshow and photo book, Dad & Mom recently shared testimony about their short-term mission to Cambodia. Shepherd’s Grace Chapel in Falls Creek, PA has been such a blessing to us.   Those of you who have been following the ministry know that “one finger pointed up” has become a Castaway signature. The photo below, taken after the service, brought a tear to my eye. Because they all stood with me, giving glory to the only One who deserves it – the Lord Jesus Christ.  “Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!” Psalm 115:1 Leading by Example: My Dad is the one who taught me to fight forward like a soldier. Against the usual fear-driven, demonically-inspired reluctance to stand for Christ, I recently preached: ‘I rejected money in my career at PNC Bank to choose Jesus. I chose Jesus over Westgate International School. I choose Jesus over my own wife. I chose Jesus over everything. So I expect that this church will be soldiers for Jesus. Demonstrate bravery, not cowardice!’  “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.” Luke 14:26 Two More Baptized: Sak has a believing mother and is relatively new to our church. He is bold. Recently he shared the gospel with all four of his Buddhist grandparents. PRAISE THE LORD!  “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9 When Jib seemed to be through the worst of teenage rebellion, the Lord led to test him. I tagged him (posted on his Facebook) a photo of him and me standing with a finger pointed to heaven, giving glory to the Lord.  He immediately removed the photo from his Facebook. So I walked over to his house and asked him in front of his Dad – ‘Who are you you ashamed of – me or Jesus?’ Hanging his head, he reluctantly admitted he was scared to stand for Jesus. So I asked him to start by standing with me. I pulled up another photo of us with thumbs up and tagged him. He did not remove it. Walking through the Word, the Lord led to encourage him to man up, ‘You are strong and brave in Jesus. I love you, and I want to see Jesus bless you like He has blessed me. Step forward in faith!’ Jib has become increasingly willing to serve, willing to stand, willing to share the gospel in school, willing to endure mockery for Christ.  “For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” Matthew 16:26 After baptism, both pointed up, giving glorify the Lord for lives transformed. The below photo was posted on his Facebook, and Jib did not take it down. PRAISE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST!  “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” Romans 1:16 If You Would Like to Help Youth… Our faithful kids come from poor families. They have many needs. For example, the Lord recently led to replace the below sleeping arrangement.  Recently, five youth have received bedding – new mattress, blanket, pillows, etc., depending on each’s respective needs. A BIG THANK YOU! to all who recently donated to bless faithful youth: Otto & Jennie Ball João & Jácia Coelho Shepherd’s Grace Chapel Rick & Carole Karchner  There are a few more kids on deck. If you would like to contribute specifically for faithful youth, please indicate “Youth” on your Check or Paypal donation description (further detail at the bottom of this email). “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” Galatians 6:10 Interviewed on MEET THE EXPERTS re: The Emasculation of Men in the Church: Click below to watch (26 mins). https://youtu.be/HmyeuXeD0CA?si=X1OsVhVvn6L7QOBk Praise the Lord! “I wish those who unsettle you would emasculate themselves!” Galatians 5:12 Any of us could die at any moment. Click Here to find out how you can know enduring peace, God’s purpose for your life and be sure you will go to heaven when your brief time on earth is up. Ways to Partner: 1. Pray for: – Conviction, eyes to see and ears to hear for the LGBTQ. – That seeds would bear fruit, that the Lord would raise up Cambodian evangelists. – Revival for the U.S. church – that we would stand for difficult truth in these days no matter what the cost. – Financial support to keep me in the field doing what I am called to do. 2. Click to Donate via PayPal (tax deductible)! 3. PayPal charges a small processing fee. If you would like to avoid the fee, please send a check to: Castaway Ministries 99 Indian Mill Lane Clearfield, PA 16830 Praise the Lord Jesus Christ! And Thank You for your support! |
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