Abundantly Above!

Glory “to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think” (Ephesians 3:20)! That was the first verse that came to my mind as we watched God provide this week. Last week we asked you to pray that God would provide $500 in monthly support by Wednesday. It’s a God-sized challenge! We were hoping to get close enough to the required support level that our mission would allow us to attend the Field Preparation Seminar in November. My faith still needs some growing. :-)

One time when I was child growing up in Peru, my father challenged our Peruvian church to pray that God would give us a church building in two weeks. God provided. Later, God moved the landlord to sell us both the church and the future parsonage building next door for $6,000. I’ve seen God exceed my expectations before, but the experience never gets old!

In four days God provided over $600 in monthly support! We have registered for the seminar. We lack just $550 to reach full support and leave for language school. Please continue praying with us.

We have been feeling rather giddy lately! God answered your prayers. We are on track to leave in January. Then we started to think, “Wow! We have to be ready to leave in 2 ½ months!” Please pray specifically for Angela as she prepares to leave the place she has called home most of her life. This move is exciting, but it also brings the sadness of leaving family.

Ordination Report

My ordination service on Sunday was a very special time for us. My uncle, Dr. Rodney Decker, preached on 1 Corinthians 1:17-2:5. The priority of my ministry must always be to proclaim the gospel. Faith will depend on the Spirit’s power, not on my eloquence or wisdom. Our pastor, Brian Williams, challenged the church to stand behind us in prayer and support as they send us to Peru. My grandfather, Victor

Decker, challenged me from 2 Tim 1 to be faithful and careful in holding, handling, and carrying the message. I must keep the message fresh and fan into flame the gift God has given me. I am not sufficient, but my sufficiency for ministry comes from God (2 Corinthians 3:4-6).

Our hearts our full. We are rejoicing and thanking God for His blessings. His ability to exceed our expectations applies directly to His powerful working in our lives (Ephesians 3:20). We ask you to pray that God will make us into useful vessels for His work.

In Him,
Jonathan & Angela Stone
(570) 945-7616
Cell 840-0700

$550 to go by the end of December! Could you help complete the puzzle?