I have noticed several people expressing their gratitude for specific areas each day during the month of November. We have been blessed with much for which to be thankful and we need to express our gratitude daily. As I continue this month to focus on several areas within the Extension Program, for which I am thankful, this week’s report focuses on the dedicated staff in each location.
I am thankful for the staff of each extension school where Bear Valley is privileged to share in the work of training men to preach. The real nuts and bolts of the entire program hinges on their efforts. I am thankful for their dedication, hard work, soundness, and love for the Lord, His church, and the lost who need Jesus.
These men work tirelessly in maintaining a program of work that requires them to serve as administrators, teachers, cooks, disciplinarians, students, and taxi drivers. They are willing to do whatever it takes to see the success of the gospel going into all the world. They give of their time, talent, energy and financial resources to make sure the students who have been entrusted to their care receive everything they need to succeed.
I am blessed to know these faithful Christian men, privileged to share in this work with them, and honored to tell others about their dedication. When you are praying today, please remember the men who provide the heart and soul of training faithful men to teach others. The fruit of their labor continues to excite me with the opportunities God is providing for the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
Now on to the other reports...
Coordinator Updates
Reports from the coordinators are now located on the website, under Staff Reports. The address is /extension-schools/
Gary Fallis’ report can be read by clicking here.
Josh Austin’s is latest report can be read by clicking here.
Extension Reports
20 Souls Added To Young Congregation: After a weekend campaign to Kombe village in Cameroon, God gave the increase as 20 souls were added to the kingdom.
Hindi Booklets Are Reaching Masses In India: Thousands of booklets about the gospel are being printed in the Hindi language and distributed near Chandigarh.
Students Evangelizing Eastern Uganda Villages: The students are busy near Busia, Uganda in traveling to villages with the message of the gospel.
KSOP Students Complete First Quarter Of Studies: The news from Kenya is exciting as students complete the first quarter in their 2 years course of studies.
Weekend Evangelism Produces Fruit In Liberia: As students continue to study the Word, the weekends are filled with reaching out to others with the gospel.
Obeying The Gospel In Paraguay: The news from Asunción is exciting as the body of Christ grows from those obeying the gospel.
Graduation At The ACSOP Draws Near: Staff and students at the Andrew Connally School of Preaching are preparing for the next graduation.
Water Shortage Creates Challenges In Tanzania: Due to weather conditions in and around Arusha, government officials are limiting the amount of water for families.
Final Thoughts
As we near the end of the year, I know budget plans are being made for the upcoming year. I also know that our economy has caused many individuals and congregations to reconsider what they are able to do in support of the Lord’s work domestically and internationally. I want to thank all of you for including the Bear Valley program in Denver, as well as, the tremendous generosity you have shown throughout 2012 for the Extension work. I pray God will bless you richly for your generosity and your plans for the work in the year ahead.
Thank you for your dedication to the work of training men to preach the gospel.
God bless
Bob