Dear Friends and Partners,

We greet you, in the mighty name of Jesus.  It is a very beautiful day here in Cali, Colombia as we write this letter.  This morning the Spirit of the Lord reminded us of the apostle Paul’s encouragement to the Philippian church when he wrote these words:  “…whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever thing are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things” (Philippians 4:8 NKJV). We are certainly able to give a good report.

We have been in Colombia for the past two weeks and have a few days remaining on our schedule.  This trip has been especially refreshing even though we have been extremely busy.  The refreshing has come mainly from the good reports that we have received from past ministry.  This week, we were speaking at a church here in the city and a man came up at the close of the service and shared the following testimony.  Sixteen years ago he happened to walk into a church in which we were preaching.  He really didn’t want to be there, but somehow was seated on the first row.  He told us that he didn’t want to have anything to do with God, but while Eugene was preaching, three times he pointed to him (one man out of over 3000 people) and said “God loves you.”  Each time these words were spoken, he became hotter and hotter with the presence of the Lord.  He received Jesus as his Savior and is now a pastor in Spain.  He was in Cali for a meeting and heard we would be speaking that night and came just to tell us his story.

It seems that just at the proper time God shows us the value of what has been accomplished in the lives of so many people.  While we were speaking at the Pasque (Passover) Celebration just before Resurrection Sunday, another pastor, whom we had met a few years ago, also came especially to see us and spend some time with us.  At the same time that the pastor from Spain received, he and a friend were walking down the street and heard Eugene playing and singing a song in Spanish.  They opened a side door and entered the building, stood and listened.  When Eugene saw them, God spoke to him to stop the song and speak to the two of the call of God on their lives.  Eugene went back to the song and finished the meeting, not knowing that the two of them stayed and were born again that night.  The strange thing was that they were men who killed people for the Colombian mafia.  They are both pastors and are serving God with their whole hearts.

Friends, we could go on and on sharing stories like these two.  It seems that God has chosen this particular time in our lives to encourage us by allowing us to hear and see the results of the forty-sever years that we have been in ministry together.

As we look to the future, we plan to be in Canada during the month of May.  We will be speaking at the Canadian convention for the Gospel Crusade Churches and Ministries in Picton, Ontario.  We will also be speaking in some churches in both Ontario and Quebec.  God is doing some marvelous things in Canada and we are blessed to participate.

We also want to announce that we will be conducting a three-day conference at Camp de l’Arche, 41 route Fermanagh, St-Elzéar, Bce G0S 2J0 Quebec, the 15^th through 17^th of June. The meetings will begin on Friday evening and conclude with a worship service Sunday morning in which the local churches will join with us.  Registration may be made by phoning the camp at 418-596-3041 or 418-221-1900. You may also register by e-mail by writing to campdelarche@oricom.ca. The cost is $110.00 (Canadian), which includes two nights and five meals.  All meetings will be conducted in English and French with interpretation provided.

As we bring this letter to a close, we want to thank each of you for you love and for being blessings in our lives.  You will never know, this side of heaven, the true value that each of you possess as parts of our lives.  We love and appreciate you.  Thanks again for your support as we continue to go into the nations and preach the gospel.

In Jesus,

Eugene & Sherry

Chers amis et partenaires,

Nous vous saluons dans le puissant nom de Jésus. Tout en écrivant cette lettre, je remarque qu’il fait très beau aujourd’hui à Cali en Colombie (là où cette lettre a été écrite). Ce matin, l’Esprit du Seigneur nous a rappelé l’encouragement de Paul à l’église de Philippe à qui il écrivait ceci : « …que tout ce qui est vrai, tout ce qui est honorable, tout ce qui est juste, tout ce qui est pur, tout ce qui est aimable, tout ce qui mérite l’approbation, ce qui est vertueux et digne de louange, soit l’objet de vos pensées » (Philippiens 4 :8 – version Segond « A la colombe ») Et certainement, nous pouvons faire un bon rapport.

Nous sommes en Colombie depuis deux semaines et il nous reste quelques jours à passer sur place. Le voyage a été particulièrement vivifiant, bien que nous ayons été extrêmement occupés. Le rafraîchissement est surtout venu des bonnes nouvelles que nous avons reçues au sujet de notre temps de ministère précédent. Cette semaine nous avons prêché dans une église de la ville et un homme s’est avancé à la fin de la réunion pour nous raconter l’histoire que voilà. Il y a 16 ans, il est entré dans une église où nous étions en train de prêcher. Il n’avait pas vraiment envie d’être là, mais il était quand même installé au premier rang. Il nous a affirmé qu’il ne voulait rien savoir de Dieu, d’aucune manière, mais Eugène, qui prêchait, pointa trois fois son doigt sur lui (un homme au milieu de 3 000 autres) et dit : « Dieu vous aime ». Chaque fois que ces mots étaient prononcés, il avait de plus en plus chaud et sentait la présence du Seigneur. Il a reçu Jésus comme son Sauveur et il est maintenant pasteur en Espagne. Il était à Cali pour une réunion, et quand il a su que nous prêcherions ce soir, il est venu spécialement pour nous raconter son histoire.

On dirait que Dieu choisit juste le bon moment pour nous montrer la valeur de ce qui été accompli dans la vie de tant de gens. Pendant que nous prêchions à la célébration de Pâques la veille du dimanche de la Résurrection, un autre pasteur, que nous avions rencontré quelques années auparavant, vint lui aussi tout exprès pour nous voir et passer un peu de temps avec nous. Au même moment où le pasteur venu d’Espagne recevait le salut, le deuxième homme marchait dans la rue en compagnie d’un ami. Ils entendirent Eugène chanter en espagnol et s’accompagnant à la guitare. Ils trouvèrent une porte latérale ouverte et se mirent à écouter. Quand Eugène les vit, Dieu lui dit de cesser son chant et de prophétiser à ces deux hommes à propos de l’appel de Dieu sur leur vie. Eugène termina son chant et clôtura la réunion sans savoir que les deux hommes qui se tenaient là étaient nés de nouveau cette nuit. Bizarrement, c’étaient des hommes de main qui tuaient pour le compte de la mafia colombienne. Ils sont à présent pasteurs tous les deux et servent Dieu de tout leur cœur.

Mes amis, nous pourrions continuer à raconter des histoires de ce genre. Il semblerait que Dieu ait choisi ce moment particulier de nos vies pour nous encourager en nous permettant d’entendre et de voir les résultats de 47 ans de notre ministère à deux.

Dans le temps qui vient, nous avons projeté d’être au Canada pour le mois de mai. Nous serons donc orateurs à la convention pour les « Gospel Crusade Churches and Ministries » à Picton dans l’Ontario. Nous prêcherons aussi dans quelques églises de l’Ontario et du Québec . Dieu fait de merveilleuses choses au Canada et cela nous bénit d’y participer.

Nous vous annonçons aussi que nous dirigerons la conférence de trois jours du « Camp de l’Arche », 41 route Fermanagh, à Saint-Elzéar, Bce GOS 2 JO, Québec, du 15 au 17 juin. Les réunions débuteront le vendredi soir et se termineront par un temps de louange dimanche matin avec les églises locales qui se joindront à nous. Pour vous inscrire, téléphonez au camp au n° 418-596-3041 ou au  418-221-1900. Vous pouvez aussi vous inscrire par e-mail à campdelarche@oricom.ca. Le prix est de 110 dollars canadiens, et comprend deux nuits et cinq repas. Toutes les réunions se feront en anglais et en français avec interprète.

Au moment de conclure, nous voulons remercier chacun de vous pour votre amour et pour la bénédiction que vous apportez dans notre vie. Vous ne saurez jamais, dans ce monde, la part que vous prenez dans nos vies. Nous vous aimons et vous apprécions beaucoup. Merci encore pour votre soutien alors que nous continuons d’aller dans les nations pour y annoncer l’Evangile.

En Jésus,

Eugène & Sherry

Apreciados amigos y colaboradores:

Les saludamos en el poderoso nombre de Jesús.  Es un día muy hermoso aquí en Cali, Colombia, donde estamos escribiendo esta carta. Esta mañana el Espíritu del Señor nos recordó de como Pablo animó a la iglesia de los filipenses cuando escribió estas palabras:  “…Por último, hermanos, consideren bien todo lo verdadero, todo lo respetable, todo lo justo, todo lo puro, todo lo amable, todo lo digno de admiración [de buen reporte en inglés], en fin, todo lo que sea excelente o merezca elogio” (Filipenses 4:8 NVI). Ciertamente podemos de un buen reporte.

Hemos estado en Colombia durante las últimas dos semanas y nos quedan unos días todavía en nuestra agenda. El viaje ha sido especialmente refrescante aunque hemos estado esxtremadamaente ocupados. El refrigerio ha venido principalmente de los buenos reportes que hemos recibido de ministraciones pasadas. Esta semana estábamos dando una conferencia en una iglesia aquí en la ciudad y un hombre se me acercó al final del servicio y compartió el siguiente testimonio.  Hace 16 años “por casualidad” entró a una iglesia donde estábamos predicando. Realmente no quería estar allí, pero de algún modo estaba sentado en la primera fila. Nos dijo que no quería tener nada que ver con Dios, pero mientras Eugene estaba predicando, tres veces le señaló a este hombre (uno entre más de 3.000 personas) y le dijo:  “Dios te ama”.  Cada vez que se hablaron estas palabras, sentía más y más calor con la presencia del Señor. Recibió a Jesús como su Salvador y ahora es pastor en España. Estaba en Cali para una reunion y escuchó que estaríamos hablando esa noche y fue solo para contarnos su historia.

Parece que justo en el momento apropiado Dios nos muestra el valor de lo que se ha logrado en las vidas de tantas personas.  Mientras estábamos compartiendo en la Celebración de la Pascua justo antes del Domingo de Resurrección,  otro pastor que habíamos conocido hace unos años, también nos fue a ver especialmente para pasar un rato con nosotros. Al mismo tiempo que el pastor de España recibió a Jesús, él y un amigo estabana caminando por esa calle y escucharon a Eugene tocando la guitarra y cantando una canción en español. Abrieron una puerta lateral y entraron al edificio, quedando allí parados y escuchando. Cuando Eugene los vio, Dios le habló para que parara la canción y hablara a los dos acerca del llamamiento de Dios en sus vidas. Eugene volvió a la canción y terminó la reunion, sin saber que los dos hombres se quedaron y nacieron de nuevo esa noche. Lo extraño fue que eran matones de la mafia colombiana. Ahora ambos son pastores y sirven a Dios con todo el corazón.

Amigos, podríamos continuar y continuar compartiendo historias como estas dos. Parece que Dios ha escogido este tiempo en particular en nuestras vidas para animarnos al permitirnos escuchar y ver los resultados de los 47 años que hemos estado juntos en el ministerio.

Mirando hacia el futuro, planeamos estar en Canadá durante el mes de mayo. Estaremos hablando en la convención canadienses para las Iglesias y Ministerios Cruzada del Evangelio en Picton, Ontario.  También estaremos hablando en algunas Iglesias en ambos Ontario y Quebec.  Dios está hacienda algunas cosas maravillosas en Canadá y somos bendecidos al poder participar.

También queremos anunciar que estaremos dirigiendo una conferencia de tres días en el Camp de l’Arche (Campamento del Arca), 41 route Fermanagh, St-Elzéar, Bce G0S 2J0 Quebec, del 15 al 17 de junio. Las reuniones comenzarán el viernes en la tarde y concluirán con un servicio de adoración el domingo en la mañana cuando las iglesias locales se unirán con nosotros. Las inscripciones son por llamar al campamento por teléfono al  418-596-3041 o 418-221-1900. También se puede inscribir por correo electrónico al escribir a campdelarche@oricom.ca. El costo es de $110.00 (dólares canadienses), que incluye dos noches y cinco comidas. Todas las reuniones serán conducidas en ingles y francés con traducción.

Para cerrar esta carta, queremos agradecerle a cada uno de ustedes por su amor y por ser bendición en nuestras vidas. Jamás sabrán, este lado del cielo, el valor verdadero que cada uno de ustedes tiene como parte de nuestras vidas. Los amamos  y los apreciamos. De nuevo gracias por su apoyo a medida que sigamos yendo a las naciones para predicar el evangelio.

En Jesús,

Eugene & Sherry

Apreciados amigos y colaboradores:

Hoy, en el año 2012, es un gran tiempo para estar vivo. Cuando leímos la Palabra de Dios en el día de hoy, leímos la declaración del Salmo 47:8 (LBLA), “Dios reina sobre las naciones; sentado está Dios en su santo trono”. Dios no ha abdicado su posición de gobernar sobre las naciones.

Estas últimas semanas han sido de gran gozo para nosotros. Tuvimos la oportunidad de asistir a la reunión anual de Ministerios de Recursos Apostólicos DyR (Descanso y Relajación) con otros ministros y amigos en in Indiana.  Fue la primera vez que nos habíamos reunido como grupo desde el fallecimiento de nuestro fundador y amigo, Chuck Clayton.  Nuestro nuevo presidente, Bob Hauselman, nos desafió a tomar nuevos pasos de fe y entrar en nuestro futuro con una dirección fresca del Espíritu Santo. Sus palabras realzaron la misma cosa que Dios nos ha hablado en los últimos meses: “Quiten los límites y vayan audazmente a nuevo territorio”.

Dios también ha estado hablando respecto de prosperar en medio de cambio, y todos nosotros, no importa dónde vivimos en el mundo, estamos experimentando cambio. El autor de libro de los Hebreos escribió de la necesidad de entrar en una posición de “REPOSO” con Dios: “Queda …un reposo sagrado para el pueblo de Dios.  Pues el que ha entrado a su reposo, él mismo ha reposado de sus obras, como Dios reposó de las suyas.  Por tanto, esforcémonos por entrar en ese reposo…” (Hebreos 4:9-11a LBLA). El reposo es una posición de confianza en Dios:  confianza en “quién es Él”, confianza en Sus promesas, confianza en “quiénes somos” en Él, y confianza en su fidelidad para llevar a cabo su Palabra. Esta  confianza es resultado de fe en Dios.

Israel fracasó en su intento de entrar al lugar de promesa, el lugar del “REPOSO,” a causa de su “incredulidad” (Hebreos 3:19) o falta de “FE.” Se nos instruye con estas palabras: “Por tanto, temamos, no sea que permaneciendo aún la promesa de entrar en su reposo, alguno de vosotros parezca no haberlo alcanzado.  Porque en verdad, a nosotros se nos ha anunciado la buena nueva, como también a ellos; pero la palabra que ellos oyeron no les aprovechó por no ir acompañada por la fe en los que la oyeron” (Hebreos 4:1y2 LBLA). Dios desea que mezclemos “la FE” con lo que escuchamos y vemos que Él ha hablado en su  Palabra. Cómo mezclamos “la FAITH?” Debemos “ACTUAR COMO SI DIOS NOS DIJERA LA VERDAD”.

Notarán de nuestra agenda que estaremos bastante ocupados durante las próximas varias semanas. Volamos hacia Trinidad-Tobago el primero de marzo y estaremos en varias iglesias. También ministraremos en Tennessee, Carolina del Norte e Indiana antes de viajar a Colombia durante la mayoría del mes de abril. El pastor Dan Dyer y la Iglesia Todo Aquel, del Evangelio Completo en Dugger, Indiana, estarán dedicando una nueva iglesia en la ciudad de Marion, Indiana, y nos han pedido que participemos. Por favor oren por ellos y por nosotros.

Es nuestra oración que cada uno de ustedes sea bendecido y siga las pisadas de nuestro Señor Jesucristo. La oración del apóstol Pablo que se encuentra en el libro de los Efesios expresa el deseo de nuestro corazón para ustedes: “que os conceda, conforme a las riquezas de su gloria, ser fortalecidos con poder por su Espíritu en el hombre interior…” (Efesios 3:16 LBLA).

En Jesús,

Eugene & Sherry

Chers amis et partenaires,

Vivre en 2012 est un grand moment. En lisant la Parole de Dieu aujourd’hui, nous lisons la déclaration du Psaume 47 :8 : « Dieu règne sur les nations, Dieu a pour siège son saint trône. » (version Segond) Dieu n’a pas abandonné la position de celui qui gouverne sur les nations.

Ces dernières semaines nous ont causé une grande joie. Nous avons pu assister à la rencontre annuelle A.R.M. R&R (Repos et Relaxation) avec d’autres ministères et des amis dans l’Indiana. C’était la prmeière fois que nous nous retrouvions en groupe depuis la mort de notre fondateur et ami, Chuck Clayton. Notre nouveau président, Bob Hauselman, nous a invités à faire de nouveaux pas de foi dans l’avenir avec une direction fraîche venant du Saint-Esprit. Ses paroles ont conforté ce que Dieu nous a dit ces derniers mois : « Enlève les limites et marche hardiment dans un nouveau territoire ».

Dieu a aussi parlé de la prospérité au milieu des changements, et nous tous, où que nous vivions, nous faisons l’expérience du changement. L’auteur de l’épître aux Hébreux a parlé de la nécessité d’entrer dans une position de « REPOS » en Dieu : « C’est donc qu’un repos reste pour le peuple de Dieu…Car celui qui est entré dans le repos de Dieu se repose de ses œuvres, comme Dieu s’est reposé des siennes. Empressons–nous donc d’entrer dans ce repos… » (Hébreux 4 :9-11a version Semeur). Le repos est une position de confiance en Dieu : confiance en « qui Il est », confiance en Ses promesses, confiance en « qui nous sommes » en Lui, et confiance en Sa fidélité pour accomplir Sa Parole. Cette confiance est le résultat de la foi en Dieu.

Israël a échoué en entrant dans le lieu de la promesse, le lieu du « REPOS » à cause de son « incrédulité » (Hébreux 3 :19) ou de son manque de « FOI ». Nous sommes instruits par ces paroles : « Ainsi donc, pendant que la promesse d’entrer dans le repos de Dieu est toujours en vigueur, craignons que l’un d’entre vous ne se trouve coupable d’être resté en arrière. Car nous aussi, nous avons entendu la Bonne Nouvelle, tout comme eux. Mais le message qu’ils ont entendu ne leur a servi à rien, car ils ne se sont pas associés par leur foi à ceux qui l’ont reçu. » (Hébreux 4 :1-2 version Semeur). Dieu veut que nous ajoutions la « FOI » à ce que nous entendons et voyons de ce qu’il a affirmé dans Sa Parole. Comment ajoutons-nous « FOI » ? « AGISSONS SELON LA VÉRITÉ QUE DIEU NOUS A DONNÉE ! »

Vous venez sur notre agenda que nous allons être bien occupés dans les semaines qui viennent. Nous volons vers Trinidad et Tobago le 1^er mars et nous irons là dans plusieurs églises. Pour le ministère, nous irons aussi dans le Tennessee, la Caroline du Nord, et l’Indiana avant de partir en Colombie pour la plus grande partie du mois d’avril. Le pasteur Dan Dyer ainsi que « Whosoever Will Full Gospel Church » à Dugger dans l’Indiana inaugureront une nouvelle église dans la ville de Marion (Indiana) et on nous a demandé de participer à l’évènement. Nous vous demandons de prier pour eux et pour nous.

Notre prière est que chacun d’entre vous soit béni et suive les pas de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ. La prière de l’apôtre Paul qui se trouve dans l’épître aux Ephésiens exprime à votre égard le désir de notre cœur : « qu’Il vous accorde, à la mesure de ses glorieuses richesses, d’être fortifiés avec puissance par son Esprit dans votre être intérieur… » (Ephésiens 3 :16 version Semeur).

En Jésus,

Eugène & Sherry

Dear Friends and Partners,

Today, 2012, is a great time to be alive.  As we read the Word of God today, we read the declaration of Psalm 47:8 (NKJV), “God reigns over the nations; God sits on His holy throne.” God has not abdicated His position of rulership over the nations.

These past few weeks have been a great joy for us.  We had the opportunity to attend the annual A.R.M. R & R (Rest and Relaxation) Gathering with other ministers and friends in Indiana.  It was the first time that we had gathered as a group since the death of our founder and friend, Chuck Clayton.  Our new president, Bob Hauselman, challenged us to take new steps of faith and step into our futures with a fresh direction from the Holy Spirit.  His words enhanced the very thing that God has spoken to us during the past few months:  “Take the limits off and go boldly into new territory.”

God has also been speaking concerning thriving in the midst of change, and all of us, no matter where we live in the world, are experiencing change.  The writer of the book of Hebrews wrote of the necessity of entering into a position of “REST” with God: “There remains…a rest for the people of God.  For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His.  Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest…” (Hebrews 4:9-11a NKJV). Rest is a position of confidence in God:  confidence in “who He is,” confidence in His promises, confidence in “who we are” in Him, and confidence in His faithfulness to perform His Word.  This confidence is a result of faith in God.

Israel failed to enter into the place of promise, the place of “REST,” because of their “unbelief” (Hebrews 3:19), or lack of “FAITH.” Instruction is given to us in these words, “Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it.  For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it” (Hebrews 4:1&2 NKJV). God wants us to mix “FAITH” with what we hear and see that He has spoken in His word.  How do we mix “FAITH?” Let us “ACT LIKE GOD TOLD US THE TRUTH.”

You will notice from our schedule that we will be quite busy for the next few weeks.  We fly to Trinidad-Tobago on the 1^st of March and will be in several churches.  We will also minister in Tennessee, North Carolina and Indiana before going to Colombia for most of the month of April. Pastor Dan Dyer and Whosoever Will Full Gospel Church, Dugger, Indiana will be dedicating a new church in the town of Marion, Indiana and we have been asked to participate.  Please pray for them and for us.

It is our prayer that each of you will be blessed and follow in the footsteps of our Lord Jesus Christ.  The prayer of the apostle Paul found in the book of Ephesians speaks our hearts desire for you, “that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man…” (Ephesians 3:16 NKJV).

In Jesus,

Eugene & Sherry

Dear Friends and Partners,

January has been a time of restoration after a very busy end of 2011.  There are times that we almost forget how good it is to spend time at home.  The last several weeks have been refreshing and yet busy at the same time.  The scriptures remind us of the times of refreshing that come only from the presence of the Lord. (Acts 3:19b)

We are actually writing this letter while flying to Quebec, Canada where we will spend the next ten days ministering to several churches.  It is the heart of winter in Canada right now but we are seeing a “full blown heat wave” of the moving of the Spirit of God.  Churches are growing and lives are being changed.  We are reminded of the words of Jesus when He told his disciples and us, “…the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10 NKJV). God has blessed us with the opportunity to be a part of what He is doing in the world today and all we can say is, “Glory to God.”

God has been speaking to us in a very strong manner that this is the time to build the Kingdom of God, not the kingdoms of men, or, as the scriptures say, “…the kingdoms of this world.” In fact we believe that we are seeing the fulfillment of Revelation 11:15 (NKJV) “The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever.” There is a line of demarcation being drawn here upon the earth and we are observing people making choices that will affect eternity.  As you know, our ministry is not technically an evangelistic ministry, in the sense of conducting large evangelistic crusades, but we are consistently seeing hundreds and thousands of people come to Jesus as the result of teaching and preaching the Word of God.

One of the reasons we continually write this letter each month is that we want you to know that God is moving in the nations, and the negative reports that we see and hear from the news media and others fail to paint the true picture of what God is doing in the nations.  There are some nations in which there is such a move of the Spirit of God that we wonder if there will be anyone left unconverted.

Over these next several weeks we plan to be in both Canada and the United States.  We ask that you keep us in the midst of your prayers as well as in the midst of your hearts.  As we continue traveling to the nations, we are constantly facing new challenges and we know that the only way we can meet those challenges is through our faith in God and the prayers of intercessors like many of you.  We also ask that you continue to stand in faith with us for the provision necessary to complete the task that God has placed before us.

As we bring this letter to a close, we want you to know that all of you are in our hearts and that we pray for your success and blessing.  We know that there are times in which it would be easy to be anxious concerning the future; however, the words of Paul were given to steady our hearts, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; (7) and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV).

In Jesus,

Eugene & Sherry

Dear Friends and Partners,

Writing this letter is both a sweet and bitter task.  The past month has been a time of emotional highs and lows.

It is necessary to mention the time of an emotional low at the beginning of this letter.  While we were in France we received news that our friend and apostolic overseer, Chuck Clayton, died.  Many years ago we entered into relationship with Chuck and his wife Karen as members of the Apostolic Resource Ministries.  Even in the sadness of his death, we discovered again the truth expressed by the apostle Paul, “Death is swallowed up in victory…thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.  Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abound in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord” – (1 Corinthians 15:54,57&58 NKJV).

Now, speaking of emotional highs, we have the privilege of saying, “God is moving powerfully in the United Kingdom and France.”  Our experience began with two wonderful churches in the London metropolitan area:  New Life Christian Centre (Cryodon) and Breakthru Church (Brentwood).  The ministry in France began with a gathering in Annecy with both old and new friends.  We then traveled on to Le Semeur (Colmar) and Nouvelle Alliance (Belfort).  (The pastors of Nouvelle Alliance, Claude and Monique Remond, are the translators of our French letter.)  After Belfort we spoke at Eglise Protestante Evangelique (Gray) and then on to Maison de la Grace (Macon).  Maison de la Grace is a church with which we have apostolic relationship.  From there we went on to Centre Chretien De L’Estaque (Marseille) and ended in a “house church” in (Bagnols-sur-Ceze).

Upon returning to the U.S. we received an e-mail from a family who attended the final meetings in France and we would like to share it with you.  (They wrote in both French and English.)

Hi Sherry and Eugène,

It was a great pleasure meeting you at the home of Etienne and Noelle!  We were
blessed during the weekend.  It was a time of refreshing for us.  Thank you for
your messages, your prayers, your joy, your faith, your kindness and (Eugene)
your songs.  We wanted to tell you what our 7 year old son, Noah, experienced
during your visit.  He was very touched when you (Eugène) sang and played the
guitar.  On Monday evening, he wanted to give his life to Jesus and receive the
Holy Spirit.  We prayed together and afterward he started singing your songs by
listening to your recordings and then drawing some very interesting drawings. 
With this testimony, we want to encourage you in your ministry.  And the word
that Sherry shared Saturday night about the stars, it’s for you.  You have many
spiritual children in this world that you cannot count (as the stars) because
your heart is really God’s heart, which you share. We hope to see you again in
the house of Etienne and Noelle next year!

Nicolas, Isabelle and Noah

We don’t want to appear to be self-serving by sharing this e-mail, but there are times when we must share with you what thrills our hearts.

You will notice from our schedule that we will begin 2012 with some additional time at home and then to Quebec, Canada.  We ask that you continue to pray for us as we fulfill the plans that God has for the New Year.

It is our desire that you have a great New Year and that “…my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus” – (Philippians 4:19 NKJV).

In Jesus,

Eugene & Sherry

Dear Friends and Partners,

Our schedule over the next month and a half is such that we felt it necessary to allow this letter to cover both November and December.  November is the time of Thanksgiving in the U.S.A. and we rejoice and give thanks for what God has done in these past months. As we approach the end of 2011, we want to report that, even with the sudden changes of schedule and heart rending events this year, we have witnessed over three thousand people make decisions to receive our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

We are writing this letter from Canada, where we are in the midst of a tremendous time of ministry.  God is moving as He promised and lives are being touched and changed.  We are often reminded of the marching orders Jesus gave to His disciples when he said, “…as you go, preach, saying, ‘the kingdom of heaven is at hand.  Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons.  Freely you have received, freely give’” (Matthew 10:7&8 NKJV). It is our intent to do exactly as Jesus commanded until that day that we stand before Him in eternity.

As you can see from our agenda, we will be flying to England and France on the 10^th of November and returning on the 7^th of December.  We are expecting God to move in many ways.  We want the people to be touched spiritually and we also expect a time of refreshing for ourselves.  Several days of inactivity have been built into the schedule so that we may rest and visit with friends.

December is the time of the year when we celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ, and we are reminded of the Word of God, which says:

For unto us a Child is born,

Unto us a Son is given;

And the government will be upon His shoulder.

And His name will be called

Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Of the increase of His government and peace

There will be no end.

Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom,

To order it and establish it with judgment and justice

From that time forward, even forever.

The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

(Isaiah 9:6&7 NKJV)

We rejoice that He came, as prophesied, and that He is in control among us.  It is with this knowledge that we say to you, have a blessed Christmas and a glorious New Year.  Remember, it is the Son of God for whom we celebrate.

In Jesus,

Eugene & Sherry

Dear Friends and Partners,

As I sat down to write this letter, the Lord begin to remind me of Zephaniah 3:17 (NKJV),

“The LORD your God in your midst,

The Mighty One, will save;

He will rejoice over you with gladness,

He will quiet you with His love,

He will rejoice over you with singing.”

The Lord reminded me of His care and love for all of us who belong to Him.  I could see Him hovering over us and causing us to be still in the midst of whatever we might be experiencing, whether good or evil.  It was almost as if I could hear Him singing songs of rejoicing over us for the victories He has given.  More and more, I am experiencing the reality that God is fighting for us, His Church.

Tuesday morning I was awakened with these words from an old hymn that I once sung in my youth:

Why should I fear when the Lord is on my side?

Why should I fear when in His love I hide?

He is to me, my Shelter and my Guide.

Tell me, why should I fear?

It was literally as if God was doing to me what I mentioned above, rejoicing over me and promising a continual victory as I face the future.  So many people, at home in the United States, Canada, and here in Colombia, have been speaking to me about the uncertainties that they are feeling and facing in their lives.  If you are among them, be encouraged.  Our futures are not based upon the economic success of any of our respective nations or people.  Our futures are in the hands of the Almighty God with whom it is impossible to lie or to fail.  He has promised protection, provision and blessing and His promises are sure.

Looking toward the future, Sherry and I are planning to be with New Beginning Miracle Fellowship in Morrisville, Vermont for the annual “One Day Conference,” which is on the 10^th of October this year.  There is still time for you to plan to be with us.  Please call the church and make reservations: 802-888-4730.  After the conference, we will spend the next two weeks traveling and ministering in Canada (see the schedule on the reverse side of this letter).  Our November schedule is to be in England and France.

This week concludes almost three weeks of travel and ministry here in the nation of Colombia.  One of the highlights of this trip was ministering to the students at Christ For The Nations Institute in Medellin.  It is Christ For The Nations only complete campus outside of the United States and is raising up a generation of young men and women that will be sent into the nations to do the work of ministry.  I have also had the opportunity to be in a number of individual churches both in Medellin and Cali.  The final ministry schedule this week will be with the largest Presbyterian congregation in the city.  It still amazes me how God has opened so many doors to us.

As I close this letter, I want to express how much you are loved and cared for.  Most all of you are people that we have met and ministered to in many nations and Sherry and I treasure the relationships that have been built.  We appreciate your love and support.

In Jesus,

Eugene