“Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Cor. 10:31

SUMMER 2007

Early this summer, a problem developed with the vision in my left eye. The eye doctor I visited in Virginia couldn’t pin down the cause, so I was referred to a specialist for a more detailed examination. God’s timing is always perfect. One of the finest retina specialists was located in the area where we were. He found the problem and put our minds at ease with his report that there was no serious injury.

During an opening in our schedule, we visited some churches in the area. Our intent was to be in church on Sunday and not schedule a meeting to present our ministry. But, again, God’s timing is perfect. In one of the churches, another visitor in the services was a missionary on the way to the Kyrgyz Republic. He had some concerns regarding evacuation in case of medical emergency and, if necessary, repatriation of remains should he die. We were able to help him make arrangements for coverage and set up his plan for such emergencies.

The very next Sunday, while visiting another church, a young man talked with me at length after the service about his plans to serve God in missionary aviation. He had many questions and concerns about his preparation, training, qualifications, costs, and God’s leading in it all. He had a heart for God, the support of his family and pastor, and now has an outline for the near future.

Parts of our satellite equipment have become outdated and the old technology is unable to communicate properly with the satellites (or something like that according to the technicians I spoke with). We need to update those parts in order to get back up and running properly. The cost will be approximately $1900. That will solve the access problems and result in reduced monthly charges for service to our outdated equipment. Please pray with us that God will provide this need.

God has brought some very interesting people across our path this summer that may be able to help us help our missionaries during urgent situations. Others are catching the vision that more must be done to provide physical support to our missionary families as they continue the fight on the frontlines of the spiritual warfare we are engaged in.

I am considering sending future newsletters via email in pdf format. This will help in our stewardship of God’s resources and reduce the workload involved. If you wish to receive the newsletter by email (which can then be printed out), please send your email address to pres@aviationmissions.org. If I do not hear from you, we will continue to send them via postal mail. Thank you for your help in this matter.