Philippians 2.1-18

Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.

Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.

Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. For the same reason you also be glad and rejoice with me.

'I WANT MORE MISSIONARIES' by David Bell

Patpatar believers in Papua New Guinea said good-bye to one of their members last week who died from a suspected cancerous growth on his neck.

A few weeks ago, while Blais still had a strong enough voice to be heard, missionary Aaron Luse recorded his testimony. Aaron asked Blais what he wished to accomplish by telling his story.

"I want the Christians in America to know how I came to understand the Gospel so more of them will be missionaries," Blais said. "And I want my family to know my testimony so that they will also believe that Jesus died to pay for their sins so that they can be in His family like I am."

After he gave his testimony, the growth on his neck began to grow at a rapid rate and started affecting his speech, his breathing and his ability to get around.

At his last outing three weeks ago he made his way to the believers' meeting.

"You wouldn't have known that day that he was a man dying with little energy," Aaron wrote. "He couldn't stand still as he lifted his hands and sang praises to God for what Jesus had done for him.

"From that time on eating became difficult and his voice disappeared. His body became frail, but every time I went to see him, despite the pain, the joy in his life seeped through his smile.

"We are praising God for his testimony and that he is in Heaven now. We are able to reflect on the many things he helped us with at our house, his salvation, the Bible lessons he helped us write, his baptism, the land he gave for the literacy building and many other things.

"Thank you to many of you who have been praying for him. Continue to pray for his family who are mostly unsaved."

moving forward...

It seems hard to believe that I will be going back to Durham, Ontario in less than three weeks! Time really does fly by. As I go into my second and last year of tribal missions training, I am currently considering joining the field of Indonesia after I complete the training. I will be contacting the field hopefully this fall and starting to see what they have going on, where they are in need of help, and if I will fit into their team there. As I begin the process of pursuing this field, I would very much appreciate your prayers. Whether I end up in Indonesia or somewhere else, I know that God will put me where He wants to use me.

In the body of Christ there are many parts or members and we all play a variety of roles, but we are all part of the body. God desires to use His people to reach the lost who have never heard His Word. It is such a privilege to be a part of what God is doing no matter where we are or what we are doing. I like to look at the body of Christ as a team working together toward the same goal, the lost coming to know Christ, churches planted, people discipled and growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ!

for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!" Romans 10. 13-15

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