UPDATE FOR APRIL 2008
Enid stocked up for the women's convention. She printed books and booklets almost non-stop, working them in between her other tasks. She then distributed our publications among the churches represented by the women attending the meeting.
You should see our new color catalog. This innovation enhances the look of our publications. It's amazing what a new color cover can do for some heavy Bible studies. Just because the content requires thinking doesn't mean that the covers have to be dull and uninteresting! By scanning the new book covers and reducing them to thumbnail size, we were able to issue a good-looking catalog.
"A Church That Flies" PowerPoint presentation begun. Harold has begun work on a message for the family week of the Velletri convention in May. His task is to introduce the book he translated.
This book's content could be perceived as controversial to some who attend the convention, for whom a conviction that "all necessary truth has already been learned, so further thinking is unnecessary." So we would again ask your prayers that he be able to make a good presentation and then respond well to the questions that will surely arise during the question and answer time that follows.
One of our co-laborers has already received some negative letters from former missionaries to Italy who question the appropriateness of printing such a book. A few complaints from some Christians who have begun to call the book "heresy." We are looking for the initially open response that the Apostle Paul received in Rome when he gathered the Jewish community. They responded, "We want to hear what your views are, for we know that people everywhere are talking against this sect." (Ac. 28:21 ff). We can expect something of the same result he got: "Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe. They disagreed among themselves?" Rejoice for some positive comments are beginning to come in too.
Thanks for your prayers that make our work in Italy possible! You may not hear all the "domino-effect" answers your prayers launched. Certainly, only the Lord can reveal their long-term effect to you at the Judgment, but may we encourage you to keep praying? anyway. Some problems have been ironed out, almost before we knew we had them. Praise our heavenly Father for pleasant surprises like this.
We have finally had some rain and the first snow of the winter. This could be critical this summer if the water sources begin to dwindle and water is rationed, as it has been in the past. The neighbors said, "We are going to plant potatoes this year, due to the dry weather." So, Enid planted potatoes too, with this difference: she prayed, "Lord, we need some snow up on the mountains" and it began to rain and snow! Thank Him for His goodness. We are probably not the first to tell you that the buying power of the American dollar is dropping. But let us remember that we have only one fully dependable Supporter, and even with a falling dollar, He can provide however He wishes, even with home-grown potatoes.
We appreciate you and your prayers!
Harold and Enid Fowler
You should see our new color catalog. This innovation enhances the look of our publications. It's amazing what a new color cover can do for some heavy Bible studies. Just because the content requires thinking doesn't mean that the covers have to be dull and uninteresting! By scanning the new book covers and reducing them to thumbnail size, we were able to issue a good-looking catalog.
"A Church That Flies" PowerPoint presentation begun. Harold has begun work on a message for the family week of the Velletri convention in May. His task is to introduce the book he translated.
This book's content could be perceived as controversial to some who attend the convention, for whom a conviction that "all necessary truth has already been learned, so further thinking is unnecessary." So we would again ask your prayers that he be able to make a good presentation and then respond well to the questions that will surely arise during the question and answer time that follows.
One of our co-laborers has already received some negative letters from former missionaries to Italy who question the appropriateness of printing such a book. A few complaints from some Christians who have begun to call the book "heresy." We are looking for the initially open response that the Apostle Paul received in Rome when he gathered the Jewish community. They responded, "We want to hear what your views are, for we know that people everywhere are talking against this sect." (Ac. 28:21 ff). We can expect something of the same result he got: "Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe. They disagreed among themselves?" Rejoice for some positive comments are beginning to come in too.
Thanks for your prayers that make our work in Italy possible! You may not hear all the "domino-effect" answers your prayers launched. Certainly, only the Lord can reveal their long-term effect to you at the Judgment, but may we encourage you to keep praying? anyway. Some problems have been ironed out, almost before we knew we had them. Praise our heavenly Father for pleasant surprises like this.
We have finally had some rain and the first snow of the winter. This could be critical this summer if the water sources begin to dwindle and water is rationed, as it has been in the past. The neighbors said, "We are going to plant potatoes this year, due to the dry weather." So, Enid planted potatoes too, with this difference: she prayed, "Lord, we need some snow up on the mountains" and it began to rain and snow! Thank Him for His goodness. We are probably not the first to tell you that the buying power of the American dollar is dropping. But let us remember that we have only one fully dependable Supporter, and even with a falling dollar, He can provide however He wishes, even with home-grown potatoes.
We appreciate you and your prayers!
Harold and Enid Fowler
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