January 14, 2008
Dear Pastors, Prayer Partners, Family & Friends,
Happy New Year!! We’re
sure that you, like us, are in awe that another whole year has
passed and we find ourselves wondering what God has for us to
learn and experience in this brand new year. As we look back on
2007, we are thankful for those that have been saved, baptized,
and have begun their walk as disciples of Christ. That’s what
it’s all about – sharing the gospel and then being able to
rejoice when people respond to God’s Word and the conviction of
the Holy Spirit. During the Christmas season we had two children
make professions of faith. One was the brother of one of our
teenage girls who had the privilege of leading her brother to
Christ; and the other was a school friend of our daughter,
Lindsay. Please pray that Joe and Sophie will continue to come
to church so they can continue to learn God’s Word and grow in
their relationship with Christ.
We passed out over 1,100
flyers inviting the people of Llanfairfechan to attend our
“Carols by Candlelight” Service on Christmas Eve. At 7:15 pm,
the night of the service, we were all quite discouraged by how
few people were there, but by 7:30, when the service began, we
had a packed house! Many of those who attend on Christmas Eve,
only attend church this one time the whole year, so we made sure
that the gospel was presented very clearly. It was a lovely
service and it is our prayer that the seed that was sown will
bring forth fruit during this year. The Christmas Dinners,
baptism, and wedding that we had during the Christmas season
were all well attended also, and we ask that you continue to
pray for the unsaved and unchurched family and friends that were
at each of these gatherings.
We would like to update
you on Mark, the young man who leads our teens. As you know, he
oversaw the ministry of Libanus Baptist while we were on
furlough and has since felt a call to preach. Mark had applied
to the Irish Baptist College in Belfast, Ireland and has been
accepted and began his coursework toward a Masters in Theology
degree this past week. Mark is very excited about this step
forward and is grateful for this opportunity. This will demand a
great deal of time and discipline upon Mark. He quit his
full-time job and has been doing supply work (substitute
teaching) in several schools. The church has continued to
partially support Mark as much as they are able so that he can
devote more time to the Youth Ministry, as well as, occasionally
preach. However, now that he is studying for his Theology degree
as well, he will not be able to work as much. Please pray that
God will provide the funds that he and his wife will need, as
well as, the physical, mental, and spiritual strength he will
need during this demanding time. We would also ask you to pray
for Tom Jones. He has decided to quit Bible College for the time
being and to work on getting more qualifications for his
Forestry trade. Please pray that he will continue to walk with
the Lord and that he will be obedient to God’s plan and not lean
on his own understanding. We love these two young men and pray
God’s protection upon them for we know that Satan would love to
discourage, distract, and destroy them.
Next month marks our
third anniversary here in North Wales! We are humbled by God’s
grace and faithfulness that allows us to serve here, and we are
grateful for your willingness to be a vessel through whom he
works to keep us here. God’s richest blessings upon you in 2008!
In His Service,
Kevin & Kim Davis
