Dear Pastor and Brethren:
Preaching!
The Lord has enabled me to return to the pulpit to preach once again! I have preached three Sundays this month with visitors coming each time. The first Sunday I preached, my physical animation was a bit slow so that it took me a little longer than usual to get the message out. The second and third times were better, and I feel as though I am preaching more fluently now. The visitors we had were my elder son, Nathan, and his family who came two different Sundays and the Alfred and Cheryl Smith family from Ponca City. Neither of them were new visitors, but we were happy to have them in our services. Nathan and Amber assisted me in the work with Amber playing the piano and Nathan directing the music. Their assistance helped me to reserve my strength for the preaching.
Mexican Ministry!
Roxanne had the opportunity to work with Raquel twice this month and the Lord gave me opportunity to work with Baltazar Torres (I wish I had opportunity to tell you his story). Additionally I dealt with Josue Perez, Jorge, Castulo, Elmer, Noe, and Enrique. I am not able at this time to visit with them in the jail due to my health. Nevertheless, I try to do all that I can to reach them with a Bible or a gospel tract.
Social Visit
Finally, we were delighted to have a short visit with Sis. Christine Walker and her family members from Bible Baptist Church in Columbus, NE. They were on their way to play the violin and the viola for a wedding in Broken Arrow and wanted to drop by for lunch and a short visit because they had a deadline to meet. It was a joy to see them once again.
Anniversary!
Roxanne and I celebrated our 42nd wedding anniversary this month. We are thankful to those of you who sent us a card in remembrance of that happy event. We thank the Lord for the many blessings that He has sent our way and are trusting that He will continue to use us for His honor and glory.
By His grace and in loving gratitude,
Tim and Roxanne Parrow.