I realize it is a bit late to request but if you get this in time and if God lays it on your heart, please pray for tonight and Sunday.
Traditionally these are big opportunities when many Jamaicans seem to reflect on their life and eternity. Many may become concerned about their life of sin and relationship with God this past year.
Dad will preach tonight for the watch night service and I will preach tomorrow AM.
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Thanks for all those who responded to our last email yesterday. After I just sent you the email… that so far, things seem to be calm politically, …. Things seem to now be heating up… Check out this in today’s front page of the Gleaner Paper…
“Political Ombudsman Herro Blair has revealed that, during this past week of islandwide political campaigning, his office has received as many as 30 complaints including shooting, offers of bribe, injury, intimidation and other acts of violence.
Blair said his office has also received reports of stoning of party buses, damage to vehicles, defacing of candidates’ billboards as well as other minor matters.”
So, thanks for your prayers. There’s a lot at stake in this elections & it will be close.
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In case you didn’t catch the latest Jamaican news, we have a general election scheduled for Thursday December 29th. From all indications, it looks to be a very close race. Traditionally this time is one of much violence and intimidation. Yesterday was nomination day and Dad and I had to be out in Spanish Town. We got caught in some long delays of traffic as large emotionally charged crowds were starting to rally in the streets to support their candidate. The news reported no violence and a strong police presence was highly visible. Please keep the nation (and our church family) in your prayers as we approach this date.
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Some of you have been asking to see some of the Patios videos clips taken the other week to celebrate the gospel of Luuk in the Jamaica Patios. (Wycliff Bible translators are working hard to have the completed NT translated next year.)
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Hi everyone,
Yep, we are back in Jamaica after 6 months being back in the States. Thanks to all who prayed for us. We had an incident free trip but I’m sure we must have looked like the Beverly Hillbillies as I tried to lug all the bags of our worldly possessions through the airports. Since coming back, we’ve been battling the over grown yard. Lots of machete chopping, weed eating and mowing and still not on top of it. Still getting settled in with runs to the grocery and bank.
We were met more surprises – $10 US for a gal of milk and a shortage of eggs…. (hmmm, now maybe Mom will let us get some chickens?????) Due to heavy rains the Wednesday evening service was canceled, so our first time to see most of the church family in Spanish Town will be Sun. Morning.
Thanks again,
Love,
Bud and family
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We have had many reunions of sorts over the past four months.
Many of Bud’s side of the family live in Indiana, so we’ve enjoyed seeing them while there. The Kay side is coming together August 29th-31st. And having Rick, Lori, and Kaylynn; Dad and Mom Kay; and us here all at the same time from Bolivia and Jamaica was a real special blessing!
Participating in the camp ministries in Wisconsin was a reunion of sorts since Lynda grew up enjoying this camp. Her dad and mom were caretakers of the camp for a time. While there we saw many people who have been involved in the camp ministry over the years. When Lynda’s dad passed away on May 28, we were also
reunited with aunts, uncles, and cousins we haven’t seen in over 20 years. It was a special time seeing many people from the past.
Dad’s funeral was a wonderful testimony of God’s glory. We look forward to the day of our reunion with him in heaven! We rejoice at the timing of our home assignment — having been able to be in the States during this time of taking care of Dad and being with our mom.
Reunions are special. The older we get, the more we appreciate being able to spend precious time with loved ones. Soon we will be reunited withour loved ones in Jamaica. Please pray for our transition back into the culture and ministry there. We look forward to what God has in store for the next three years. May we be found faithful.
“Wa Gwaan?” is Patois for “What is going on?” As we have been in the States, we have been so thankful for the ministry opportunities that God has provided for us. We have been able to speak in many churches, share lessons at camp, and be involved in VBS ministries.
We also enjoyed clearing out the basement, greenhouse and garages as well as staining and dry walling at the Nelson homestead.
School is in full swing now. After stopping by Illinois, we will head down to Indiana August 28th. Our whirlwind tour is coming to an end. God has been so faithful with His help and strength. Thanks for your prayers and support.
Love,
Bud & Lynda
JD & Dana
