Hope and Despair

Tuesday afternoon is usually a busy time of ministry. This week was no different. We had discipleship meetings early so that we could go on visitation. Brother Michael took us to meet a couple who know a lot about the Bible but don't understand that salvation is a free gift received by trusting in Christ. We shared some verses with them and prayed together. Next we met a young single mother in desperate straits - she even shared that the night before she considered ending her life. She has some very difficult things going on in her life and we spent time sharing what Christ has done and how He can help her. Although she still doesn't fully understand the Gospel, we were able to give her some hope and encouragement. Please pray for M. that she can fully understand the Gospel and trust Christ as her Saviour soon. When visitation ended, we hurried over to Claudette's house where they have been keeping wake since last Wednesday for her mother our friend, Grandmother, who went home to heaven last week. Claudette was so relaxed and willing to talk. Joe began sharing the Gospel and Claudette acknowledged that she is trusting Christ for her salvation. She was real clear about it. We are so excited as we have prayed for her for years and shared the Gospel many times. Will you pray for Claudette and her family as they adjust to life without Grandmother, but life with Christ as her Saviour?
-written by Terri