"It Is Finished......"
These final words heard from the cross were remembered as the Conversational English class held a "graduation" ceremony for our 52 students of the past two weeks. But, just as the cross was only the beginning, we trust that the seeds we have sown by the example of our love and our service will surely fall on fertile ground and yields 10 fold, 50 fold and 100 fold will be harvested. We know this because Jesus left only twelve and His ministry has endured for two millennia; we see our love reflected in the smiles and enthusiasm of the students we have touched; we see it in the energetic service of the Martin Bible School staff; and we see how the ministry here has touched the lives of our five first-time members.Along with the Saint Andrew's choir and our VBS partners, we have helped celebrate a decade of miracles and perhaps launch the next miracle in the BeFriender Ministry. Is it finished? It is for these 18 people in 2008, but we WILL be back because many are hungry and the Lord has entrusted us with the bread of life. We are thankful for this opportunity to serve and for your prayerful support.
Submitted by: Timothy Svoboda - Conversational English Team - 2008