[News] May 18th 2008

[Berkshire Mission]

Hello Friends
May 18, 2008

 

   Well here it is just over 9 weeks since our return. I would pray that
each one of you is well rested. My first thought would be to say Mission to
Los Alamos is over but when you think about it, it has just begun. The
church members now have a new church. This week Louis said that they are
electing officers to their church. He said that they are having Bible
studies with those who were baptized and those who are preparing for
Baptism. They still have lots of work to do. We have also been blessed by
the memories of our work. Just to think back at the medical team seeing over
twelve hundred people. The Dental team seeing over 250 people, the eyeglass
clinic giving out a record 875 eye glasses. I can't help remembering how God
has provided in so many special ways, from the customs officials, the health
official, the Mayor, the bus drivers, Marcos the van driver, the Dental van
driver, the school principal, church members and friends to many to mention,
the faces of the people in line to be seen by the medical team. Those 24
people who stood, some with tears in their eyes as they accepted Jesus as
their saviour! The young children on Friday night with their eyes wide open
as Kim told them the story of Noah and who could forget our friends from the
University. 

   I think of the several times that Jennifer told the Mayor and Marcos and
several others that today is the day of Salvation. Choose you this day who
you will serve and then their positive response.

   I guess I could go on and on. I am sure that each one of you could share
story after story. I had asked you if there was a testimony or even a story
that you could share that you could share, please send it on to me ASAP. 

   I would like to thank again those of you who took time from your
responsibilities at home or work to make time this trip what it was. Those
of you who sent money to support this mission, the people all over the
country and even some around the world that prayed for Gods will to be done.
Thanks to all. We have reached our financial goal. Thanks to many who
donated. Now it is time to move on.

   Maranatha will not be in Mexico as they told us by the beginning of 2009.
They will start work there the latter part of 2009 and into 2010. I will be
working on our next trip. Some options are Africa, India, both very
expensive, the Island of Guanaja and several other places. Let me know your
thoughts ASAP.

   I must tell you its getting harder and harder to raise money for these
trips; some of you have already sent small donations to Berkshire Mission
since we have returned. I would like to ask you all if you could start
pledging now, sending in a pledge each month so we are ready to do Gods
work. Some may want to make a onetime donation, some whenever they can.
That's Okay. But lets start now. Please help, I have already started my
pledge, follow me with your donations and see how God will provide.

   We will see you all soon. God Bless each one of you. More news soon!

                                                               Sincerely

 

                                                               Bob Young
M.D.

 

P.s Just received 2 emails from Chile one from Rodrigo Ramos one of the
Directors of the University and I will quote "God bless you and your people
for this blessed work you do around the world. The students are really happy
for having been part of this missionary event. Let me share something with
you. Now our Sabbath school got bigger and for this reason we have divided
into classes, little by little students are getting hooked with the idea of
knowing God through the Sabbath school (English Version). There the Bibles
that you gave us are being an important instrument to show Jesus to all in
need of being loved by the one who gave ll his life. Thanks Again."

   The second one from Maria one of the translators and I quote " we have
very good grades at school I think we have improved a lot being with you
last summer, but above all we learned a lot about spiritual issues,
responsibility, coordination and missionary work. We really hope in God to
have a new opportunity to participate in this beautiful field again. Also
our wedding date had to be changed to July 27th 2008.

   Please send me your testimonies or stories that we can share with others.
God Bless

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