Do you not say, ‘There are yet four months, and then comes
the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up
your eyes and look on the fields, that they are white
for harvest. John 4:35
“Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but
the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out
workers into his harvest field.” Matthew 9:37-38
Dear Saints,
One does not need to be a farmer to know that
when the crops are ripe you must be ready to harvest them before they spoil. If
there are not enough workers and equipment ready to harvest, then a lot of work
and money will be lost.
In the same way, Jesus tells us that the
harvest is ready today and workers are needed. First, the workers need
to lift up their eyes. This implies getting our attention off other
concerns and noticing the people around us. We all look down and get distracted
- even by good things. Then we need to look and see the ripe harvest of
lost people all around us. Where are your eyes? Do you see the harvest? Ask God
to give you His grace to resist the distractions and the desires of the flesh
so you can see those around you who are deceived and need Jesus to be free. Finally,
ask God to use you to love them, pray for them, and to boldly tell they the
Good News!
Please continue to pray for Danelle and I to
be active in God’s harvest. Ask Him to use us and our church to be faithful
workers in the gospel in Atlanta, in Georgia, and in the Southeast.
Pastors - Wives Retreat (April 3-4) Our annual gathering at St.
Simons Island was refreshening to our faith and friendships. Danelle and I
drove to the coast to meet with fellow pastors and their wives for a rich time
of fellowship, teaching, and prayer. The openness and honesty among my fellow
leaders made us feel safe to share our burdens - needs that we may not share as
freely with other believers. Our marriage was strengthened as we evaluated and
sought God in prayer.
Our Anniversary Danelle and I will celebrate 50 years of marital
bliss on May 10th! Well, it has not always been blissful, but there
is no doubt God has been gracious to us! We sincerely love one another more
than ever!!! The Holy Spirit, the love and prayers of the saints, and God’s grace,
have enabled us to weather the storms and brought us closer together. After
raising 7 amazing children, we are helping our 22 grandchildren have a
relationship with Jesus Christ and grow in their faith.
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We continue to love the lost, share the gospel,
train disciples, and long for Christ’s return! All the glory goes to Jesus! (We
found this old photo of a young couple - but we don’t recognize them!)
Prayer & Praise
Atlanta Church Pray for Lydia to
grow. She is a Ukrainian believer I met last week. We had a serious
conversation about Ukraine and the gospel. She was very thankful to get a copy
of Finding God to read. Pray too
for her husband, Mason, to come to know the Lord.
Portsmouth Church Please pray for
one of the men who had stoke recently. Pray for closer relationships where
openness and constructive criticism is welcomed.
Carbondale Church Ask God to help
David reach Koffe, a guy at work. Pray for the unbelievers at the gym that he
and Stephanie are befriending. Pray too for stronger relationships in their
church that aid in spiritual growth.
Danelle’s Family Danelle said her
time with her family was one of her best visits! Please continue to pray for those
who are not saved yet, and for the health problems several have.
Nathan Our son-in-law was laid off and
is still looking for employment to support Merry and their three children.
Steve & Danelle’s Marriage Pray for us to
stay humble, keep trusting God, and remain united in love as husband and
wife. Ask God to empower us to be role
models of a Christ-centered marriage to our family, our disciples, and to the
lost. Pray too for us to remain healthy to be able to serve others.
Thank you for praying!
Steve and Danelle
11002 Lake Hart Dr, Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32832
