Wayne Murphey
With this issue we are glad to bring to you news of how God is working with His people. We rejoice at how His mercy is extended through answers to prayer, and how He provides strength and wisdom to further His Kingdom upon this earth.
The saints in Guthrie have much thanksgiving for God's protection on Sept. 19. For approximately 51 days, this area of Oklahoma had gone without rain, making the ground parched and the brush and trees highly flammable. In the afternoon of Sept. 19, an arsonist set several fires in south Logan County. Propelled by gusting southern winds of up to 35 miles an hour, these fires quickly spread north towards Guthrie, sometimes reaching the proportions of fire walls.
Firefighters from all around the area joined the effort to contain the fire. The use of helicopters and airplanes was also employed. Before it was over, an area approximately a mile wide and seven miles long was scorched, destroying 31 homes as well as other structures.
A number of the saints live south of Guthrie and were evacuated from their homes by the authorities. But upon return they found their homes spared. The saints who suffered the greatest loss were Bro. Dale and Sis. Linda Probst. Their home, as well as the home of their daughter, Christina, was completely destroyed. Bro. Dwane and Sis. Connie Sorrell, as well as Bro. Pat and Sis. Jane Sallee, lost building structures and possessions in the fire.
If any of the saints would like to correspond with Bro. Dale and Sis. Linda, you may address your correspondence in care of this office.
We are sad to report the passing of Bro. Louis Kimble. He had been afflicted for some time, and on Sept. 13, went to be with the Lord. Many will miss his labors in the ministry.
If you would like to send condolences to his wife, Sis. Diane Kimble, you may do so at: 2752 Tupelo St., Kenner, LA 70062.
In October, Bro. Michael Smith feels led of the Lord to travel to Ghana, West Africa, in order to share the Gospel. Plans are for Bro. Michael, his wife, Sis. RenÈ, and their two sons, to stay in Ghana for approximately six weeks, sharing the Word and encouraging the Church.
In the first week of December, Sis. RenÈ and the two boys will fly home.
If Bro. Michael is able to obtain a VISA from the Nigerian embassy, he hopes to travel on to Assana, Nigeria.
In the early 1960's, the saints' first contact was made in the country of Nigeria through correspondence with Bro. B. U. Etuk in Assana. Bro. Etuk had the oversight of 12 to 14 congregations, and this was the beginning of an energetic missionary endeavor by the saints in the States. On March 22, 1964, Bro. David Madden, a young minister from Tulsa, OK, flew from Tulsa to Lagos, Nigeria, and then traveled by land to Assana. This was the first personal contact the saints in the States had with those in Nigeria.
On July 15, 1964, Bro. Ostis Wilson, Jr., and his wife, Sis. Opal sailed from New York Harbor and arrived in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, on August 12. They then traveled to Assana where they stayed with the saints and taught them from the Bible until Sis. Opal Wilson became ill and passed away due to pneumonia, on September 24, 1964.
In 1975, due to discord on the question of polygamy and other spiritual matters, the main focus and support of the saints shifted from Assana and more to Kwale, the congregation over which the late Bro. Titus Enu had the oversight.
A little over a year ago, I received an e-mail from Bro. Anietie B. Essien, requesting that the saints again come to Assana and preach the gospel. Bro. Essien was just a young boy, living in Assana, when Bro. David Madden and Bro. and Sis. Wilson visited that part of Nigeria. Bro. Essien has taken steps to spiritually revive the people, and he reports that they are very enthusiastic for someone from the States to come and teach them.
Accepting this call for the saints to come, Bro. Michael plans on attending their church convention on Dec. 14-17. If possible, he will also visit some of the churches in Kwale and Port Harcourt.
Pray for the safety of the Smith family during this extended missionary trip, and that eternal profits will be reaped from the efforts made.
Needless to say, this venture will entail some cost. If you would like to donate toward this cause, you may send your tax deductible offering to this office, and it will be forwarded on to Bro. Michael.
We request your continued prayers for this printing work at Faith Publishing House. It is our desire and determination to make the gospel available to as many as possible. What has been accomplished has been due to those who have shared this same interest. Let us continue to labor together.
Your brother in Christ,
ãWayne Murphey
Prayer Requests
FLã"Please continue to pray for our friend, Heidi Kirkhart. She had a biopsy and is waiting for results. She really desires prayer at this time. We know God is able to do all things and are believing that He will hear and answer in her case.
"Kevin's uncle, Bernard, is doing much better and we thank you for your prayers. In the middle of his affliction, his wife, Aunt Della, suffered a mini-stroke. They both need continued prayer.
"Thank you for your prayers and concern. May God bless each one of you."
ãSis. Cheryl Smith
TXã"Dear saints: We, the family of the late Oliver Tillman, wish to thank each and every one of you for your prayers, cards and visits during the passing of our beloved father.
"We do need prayer for our mother, Sis. Icylee Tillman. She is very sick in body. She and my father, at the time of his passing, had been married 67 years.
"Do pray for the entire family, that the Lord will give us strength. We know God does not make any mistakes.
"May God bless you all, especially Sis. Frances Chandler for her leadership and prayers. We thank you, Sis. Chandler.
Love from us all," ãRoy Tillman
OKã"Pray for my diabetes problem."
ãSis. Mary Jones
NCãSis. Elaine Dunn has some problems for which she needs the Lord's help.
Standing Prayer Requests
Sis. Lydia Bennett
Sis. Alscene Breckenridge
Bro. Jon Busbee
Sis. Mamie Butcher
Bro. Nathan Carver
Sis. Estelene Cramer
Bro. Daniel Davis, Jr.
Bro. Dale Doolittle
Sis. Elaine Dunn
Sis. Eleanor Fingerle
Sis. Esther Gordon
Bro. Huey Gordon, Jr.
Bro. Ben Harrison
Sis. Mary Hughes
Sis. Janice Johnston
Sis. Earnestine Jordan
Sis. Helen Lambright
Sis. Betty LasschÈ
The Lounds sisters
Sis. Mattie McIntyre
Sis. Bertha Miles
Sis. Virginia Myers
Sis. Dollie O'Neall
Bro. O. C. Porter
Sis. Melba Powell
Bro. John Robinson
Sis. Rose Samons
Sis. Myrtle Savoie
Bro. Rudolf Schmidt
Bro. M. Agenemoh Sidi
Sis. Violet Sinkhorn
Sis. Kay Stover
The Mitch Taylor family
Bro. Curtis Williams, Sr.
Bro. Max Williamson
Sis. Esther Wilson
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