Shelburn, Indiana, Church of God has faithfully supported us since Easter, 2007. It was great to visit them again on 26 July. Pastor Jerry Adams and his wife lead this missions-minded church, the oldest Church of God in Indiana. Monthly faithful support from churches means much to missionaries.
We returned to Largo, Florida, on 19 July for a service with the Harvest Temple Church of God pastored by Randy Morris. This church has been a long-time partner with us as missionaries, which we greatly appreciate. Pastor Morris leads a dynamic church which has a desire to reach the lost. Soon a team of their youth will leave to minister amongst the homeless in Fort Worth. The presence of the Lord was evident in the service.
After being in Manchester in the morning, we went to the Harvest of Praise Church of God in Rochester, New Hampshire, for the evening service on 12 July. Pastor Laren Whaley has led this church for 30 years. His wife, Linda, grew up with Rodney in Easton, Maryland. Since we began as missionaries 20 years ago this summer, this church as supported us. Thank God for faithul partners in ministry.
Back to New England we went again on 12 July, but this time to New Hampshire. In the morning service we visited the Manchester Church of God, pastored by Art Fairbrother. This church has
been faithful partners with us. Manchester is the largest city in northern New England, and this church has a desire to reach people there and around the world with the Gospel. We appreciate this multi-cultured church.
While in Florida over the July Fourth weekend, we were able to see our son (Daniel), daughter-in-law (Michele), and two grandsons (Jordan & Brandon). Jordan is 5-years-old and Brandon is
10-months-old. Rodney’s parents also live in Clearwater, Wayne & Mary Friend. Two of Rodney’s three brothers live there as well: Jeff & Nancy Friend, and Daryl Friend. It was great to see them all again and
to play with the grandsons!
For Independence Day weekend we were at Countryside Cathedral Church of God in Safety Harbor, Florida. This church, pastored by John Armstrong, has supported us faithfully and we appreciate them.
Rodney’s parents, two brothers, and sister-in-law are members here. Our son’s family also attends here. It was good to be with all of them for a service. Thank God for faithful partners in ministry.
