
Mission Moment: D.R. Update
The truck we use to transport students to school is having a lot of problems lately. We made a general repair on it four years ago, but we must start thinking about another major repair or the acquisition of another truck. But we continue to care and make repairs on time so the damages do not get bigger.
1. Pray for some students who have family problems.
2. Pray for provision for many families in need.
3. Pray for students who want to continue studying beyond their high school studies.
Thank you for your prayers and financial support in order to carry out this great work of education and evangelization.
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Love Does Not Envy

Its so easy to get caught up in a material world that makes you feel inferior without the latest trend or newest gadget. And when we see someone else with a bigger house, newer car, nicer clothes, prettier hair, better (insert item here), instead of being happy for them and sharing in their joy we get jealous. We complain and say “I want that!” and “I need that!” and “Why not me, God?!”
But love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t compare. It doesn’t get jealous or want what others have.
Love celebrates with others. Love rejoices in the blessings God has given to our friends and family. Love shares in the joy of others.
When we are free from the grip of comparisons and the societal burden of have-nots we can freely give thanks for all things. We can be happy with what we have as well as what others have, even when they are not the same.
I think back to a few of our past mission teams sharing about the happiness and joy of those they’ve served in the D.R. Those who have comparatively less than us perhaps have greater joy than we know. Instead of complaining about what they don’t have and the hardships they face, they rejoice in the Lord and sing of His goodness.
Perhaps we need to remember that as we scroll through our social media this week. Let us be content in the blessings God has given us, and let us rejoice and share in the joyful praise of others for the good things He has given them as well.
Because when we all are united in love we share in each other’s blessings, and sin and temptation and the evils of this world can seem to fade away.
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves…Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:9-10, 21
“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.” 1 Timothy 6:6-8
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Love Is Summer Reading Guide

human responses. Use the theme for each week to think deeper about how we can better exemplify love in these instances and in our own lives.
Theme: Patient
Scripture References: Luke 2:25-40 (Simeon & Anna), 2 Peter 3:8-9, Galatians 5:22
Scripture References: John 8:1-11 (Jesus & the Woman Caught in Adultery), Proverbs 11:16-17, Proverbs 12:25, Romans 2:4, Colossians 3:12, Galatians 5:22
Theme: Does Not Envy
Scripture References: 1 Kings 11:45-12:24 (Rehoboam Brings a Split to the Nation), Proverbs 14:30, Ecclesiastes 4:4-6, Philippians 1:12-18, James 3:13-18
Theme: Does Not Boast/Is Not Proud
Scripture References: Daniel 4 (Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream), Proverbs 8:13, 11:2, 13:10, 16:18, 21:23, Philippians 3:4-11
Theme: Does Not Dishonor Others
Scripture References: 1 Samuel 24 & 26 (David vs. Saul), Acts 10:23-48
Theme: Is Not Self-Seeking
Scripture References: Acts 5 (Ananias & Sapphira), Luke 12:13-21
Theme: Is Not Easily Angered
Scripture References: Genesis 4:1-12 (Cain), 1 Samuel 25 (Nabal & Abigail), Ephesians 4:26
Theme: Keeps No Record of Wrongs
Scripture References: Matthew 18:21-35 (Jesus 7×70 & Unforgiving Servant), Psalm 103:8-18, Genesis 45 (Joseph)
Theme: Does Not Delight In Evil/Rejoices in Truth
Scripture References: Jonah, 2 Samuel 12:1-25 (Nathan Confronts David’s Sin)
Theme: Always Protects
Scripture References: Ruth, Acts 27:27-44 (Paul’s Shipwreck)
Theme: Always Trusts
Scripture References: 1 Kings 17:7-24 (Elijah Asks a Woman to Make Bread), Proverbs 3:5-6
Theme: Always Hopes
Scripture References: Romans 5:1-5, Romans 15:13, Acts 16:16-40 (Paul & Silas Sing Praises in Jail)
Theme: Always Perseveres
Scripture References: 1 Peter 1:5-9, Luke 22: 54-62 & John 21:15-24, Genesis 32:22-32 (Jacob Wrestles With an Angel), Hebrews 12:1-2
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Love is Patient

So when we talk to God we expect the same response. An immediate answer to prayer. An instantaneous sign for the next step we are to take. But as we heard in church just a few weeks ago, God’s answer can sometimes be, “No, not right now.” Or those dreaded words, “Just wait.”
We hate the words waiting and patience. I think for many of us we automatically picture sitting in a line at the DMV (although that is probably more quickly paced these days too). We don’t want to wait. We don’t like not knowing. We don’t want to practice being patient.
You wanna talk about patience… how about 400 years of waiting?! God’s people waited 400 years for a Messiah and Savior to come. This time period is often called the “400 Years of Silence”.
But just because we don’t hear God (or sometimes we may just think we don’t hear Him), doesn’t mean we are alone or that He is not working. He does not move slowly; He moves perfectly. He works all things out for the good and He is walking alongside us all the while.
If you are feeling like you are stuck waiting, if you feel like your prayers are not being answered, if you feel like God is silent… open your Bible. Open His word and see how He works and how He is faithful in all He promises. If He has promised it, He will not fail or forget or withhold the good things He has planned for you.
But He may ask you to wait.
But in that waiting He is orchestrating, moving, shaping, and preparing the way for you. I read this verse from Exodus and it reminds me of His power and work behind the scenes:
“I will not drive them out before you in a single year; otherwise the land would become desolate and wild animals would multiply against you. Little by little I will drive them out ahead of you, until you become fruitful and possess the land.” (Exodus 23:29-30)
Don’t give up or assume your prayers are not heard because you don’t see the answer you want right when you want it. Trust in the Lord. Wait upon the Lord. And be patient for His perfect timing to bring about greater answers than you could ever even ask.
Because love is patient.
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Dear Class of 2021

Future Plans: Attending Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA for a Bachelors Degree in Nursing. Hopefully one day becoming a leader on an Intensive Care floor or Trauma floor.
Future Plans: Attending Liberty University to study Forensic Science and grow in my faith. My goal is to become a Forensic Scientist in the FBI or another federal agency.
Future Plans: Attending Lancaster Bible College with a dual major in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Biblical Studies
Future Plans: I will be attending Thomas College in Waterville, Maine to play for their field hockey team and major in Criminal Justice Homeland Security with a focus in Criminology in an accelerated program to get my Master’s in four years. After college, I will hopefully obtain a job with the federal government.
Future Plans: Working on the Dairy Farm at Walk-le Farms.
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Scripture Focus: The Easter Story

The Last Supper
“When evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the Twelve. And while they were eating, he said, ‘Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.’ They were very sad and began to say to him one after the other, ‘Surely you don’t mean me, Lord?’ Jesus replied, ‘The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me. The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born.’ Then Judas, the one who would betray him, said, ‘Surely you don’t mean me, Rabbi?’”
“Jesus answered, ‘You have said so.’ While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, ‘Take and eat; this is my body.’ Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.’ When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.”
(Matthew 26:20-30)
“It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, ‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.’ When he had said this, he breathed his last. The centurion, seeing what had happened, praised God and said, ‘Surely this was a righteous man.’ When all the people who had gathered to witness this sight saw what took place, they beat their breasts and went away. But all those who knew him, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.”
(Luke 23: 44-49)
“After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are
looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.’” So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them. ‘Greetings,’ he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.’”
(Matthew 28:1-10)
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