November 23, 2005

 

Beloved family and friends,

            May your Thanksgiving be a never-ending way of life as well as a blessed day with loved ones. We may not be together physically tomorrow, but I hold you in my heart with thanksgiving to God for you and your prayers, support, prophesies, and encouragement.  

            Even when we do not feel like it, we need to offer God the sacrifice of praise, which is pleasing to Him and good for us. In the midst of every situation, look for the key to thank and praise God for everything. Giving thanks for everything is the second point in being filled with the Holy Spirit. The first is singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, and the third is to submit to each other out of reverence for Christ. Ephesians 5:19, 20, 21.

            The ministry house in Omaha just sold. Hallelujah! We signed a contract with a Roman Catholic group that buys homes in our neighborhood and then rents or sells them to more stable families to help redeem the neighborhood. They love Robert McMurray and he is going to stay there and continue the ministry for the near future. They gave me $20.00, took over the two mortgage payments just in time, and have the resources to make some much-needed repairs.

            Our desire and priority now is to see the ministry in Southern California grow and expand so that Betty can soon retire from her ministry/job. She works as a bath aid for St. Joseph’s Hospice, ministering to five patients a day. Although this is a tremendous opportunity for her to lovingly represent Jesus, it is also very hard work. She has been going with me and ministering together at a few house churches. This is much less strenuous, very enjoyable, and a great experience ministering together again. 

            The Tuesday morning fellowship in Vista continues on with an assortment of ten to twelve living stones gathered each week. God-willing we will be starting a Saturday morning gathering in South Orange County this next month. Anyone interested?

            God envelope you with His loving kindness and tender mercies so that you are both indwelt and surrounded by God Himself. Thank You and thank you.
 

Love,

Frank & Betty

 

PS” Early this morning I was thinking about things for which I am thankful. At the top of the list was this: I am a child of a King, I live in a Kingdom, and my Father values me so highly that He paid the ultimate price for my sonship.  

It doesn't get any better than that!”  Chuck Tooman