GroundCrew Issue - April 1997 - Page Two

CHAIRMAN’S CORNER - George Stalter

Easter - a time of sadness and of joy. The sadness is that Jesus had to go through a terrible death on the cross to wash away our sins with his blood. The joy is that Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." - John 14:6

Does this mean if we believe in Jesus, and accept him as our savior that we can sit back and relax? Jesus also challenged his disciples to go spread the good news of God’s love for each one of us. I feel we cannot sit back and relax. Missionaries and transportation for them are needed more than ever throughout the world. We must be alert to the needs of others, whether it is someone half way around the world or a next door neighbor.

Even with low inflation, costs still go up each year, so we strive to be as efficient as possible. But it is loyal friends who support our effort and prayers that give us strength that enables us to accomplish our task.

PRAYER AND PRAISE

PRAYER...

for baby Jonathan Gingerich who has had further minor surgery and that the Lord will continue to heal him and protect him from any sickness.

for David and Patty Langford who are coming in April for evaluation.

for preparations to host the International Association of Missionary Aviation (IAMA) conference the end of April.

for MMS personnel to be good examples of Christian character, not only to the missions served, but to the local community as well.

PRAISE...

for the safe return of the Coates family who visited family and friends in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and England.

for a good report from Frank Harvey, drama evangelist, who was delighted with the modifications on his aircraft.

for new shop and office equipment that was recently purchased.

for Chris and Dana Abernethy, Michael and Clare Hoffner, Ryan and Rachel Joy, Dan and Angie Rice, David and Amy Keeslar, Roger and Judy Sands, and Doug and Lillian Lupo who are approved to enter the training program and will begin as soon as their support levels allow.

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