Friday, August 15, 2025

Nelson Newsletter - August 2025

 

I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus. Apostle Paul, Acts 20:21

Dear Ambassadors,

God has made each of His ambassadors. 

“We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.” 2 Corinthians 5:20  

What an honor to represent the Lord Jesus Christ on earth! He has not only made us His representatives, but He lives in us by His Spirit! He empowers us to live supernaturally to represent Him to those who have not repented and trusted our Lord Jesus yet.

Today I purchased a used dehumidifier from Jenn. As we chatted, I found out that she was going back to Erie, PA to go fishing with her father. She said, “Dad is retired, and now he fishes all the time. He has had a great summer catching big Steelhead and Brown trout!” After talking more about our shared passion for fishing, I gave her my testimony tract. “This is the story of how God changed my life!” I left praying that she would make Jesus her Lord and Savior. It made me sad that her dad is totally devoted to catching fish. Jesus said to His disciples, “Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men.” I thank God that He caught me over 50 years ago! He captured my heart with following Him and fishing for men!

Atlanta Fishing for men begins with salvation. Then discipleship helps every believer have a heart for God and people. God desires each of us to live holy, Spirit-filled lives of loving people. In our church we help one another have Christ-centered lives, marriages, families, and friendships. God uses these relationships to attract unbelievers as they see Christ is real and working miracles in us.





Recently our church gathered in the mountains for fellowship. After lunch, we sang and read the word of God. Then we all took a hike through the forest, including Eric with a cast on his foot! We marveled at God’s creation, including this colorful moth on the forest floor. I hope you are looking for God in His creation and in His people! 

“You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all of your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13

      

Prayer & Praise

Portsmouth These saints need your prayers! Raising children who know and follow Jesus is challenging for them. Some kids want to get baptized whereas others don’t even want to come to the meetings. Some need grace with their newborns, while others need grace with their teenagers. Pray for potential new members, Jesika, James, and Megan as well. One of the husbands, Josh, still needs to come to Christ. Thank you for interceding for them!

Carbondale Pray for their health. Sickness has kept Keiranna and others from attending. Pray too for Stephanie’s Bible study with her friend, Patty, to help her with eternal security.

Nashville Pray for the Lord to add to their number those who are being saved. My sister, Patty, printed her testimony tract and is enjoying passing it out! Ask God to inspire others to share Christ.

Conference (Oct 28-Nov1) Ask God to prepare our hearts to hear from Him and apply truth!

Atlanta Church Pray for Grace and Ward to know God’s plan for Fred and Will. They are considering changing their therapy for their Autism and ADHD. They need your prayers for the daily demands and challenges of raising these boys. Thank you!

Nelson Family Please pray for Ward and Nathan to find new jobs. Pray for Danelle and I to know how to support my mother as she ages and faces more limitations. Pray for Danelle to recover from her recent surgery so that we can enjoy our vacation next month. She is doing well so far. Praise God! 


I meet with Scott and one of his children each week to share what God is teaching us in the Word and pray for one another and the needs of others. The photo is of my grandson, Ian, reading my testimony tract on the way home after our breakfast. Encouraging!

Your fellow ambassadors,


Steve and Danelle     

   

        


 


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