Dear Friends,
We have faith in our God and His promises; faith for salvation and faith for life in Christ. Faith makes the things hoped for substantial or solidly real, even though there is no visible proof. Yes, I have been studying and teaching on faith. Faith is hope based on the promises of God. Without faith, it is impossible to please God.
During these times with Covid-19, BLM, Antifa, and all the personal issues we each are facing, faith in the promises of God must be our steadfast hope. He will never leave us or forsake us. His provision for daily living is ours. His grace will always be sufficient. He is our all in all.
These have been difficult times in the ministry of missionary evangelism just as they have been difficult times for the churches all around the world. God is still working His plan but it certainly means changes for all of us. I am glad for technology that has allowed us to continue ministering. We certainly hope to be traveling to the churches soon. We are glad for the various types of things God has done through us over the years. It means even when we are not traveling, we are busy every day.
Ministry –
While we have been in quarantine, we have been busy with ministry. It has involved studying, writing, counseling, teaching, preaching, working with churches, talking with pastors, and doing whatever God puts in front of us daily.
When we are not busy in other churches, we are busy in our home church. Several of you have mentioned that you heard me in the livestream and on Zoom. I am thankful for the opportunities that God gives us. In June, we were able to minister in First Baptist Church in Notus, ID. It was good to be with these folks again. The camps we were to be in this summer were all canceled. We were able to do the Men’s Backpacking Camp in July. Our home church has a camp in August that we will be able to attend.
We had 11 men in our backpacking camp in July. The Lord was really working in the hearts of those present. We studied the mindset of the mature believer from the book of Philippians. It is a great study. We did catch some fish, hike over some ridges, and checked out several lakes. It was a good time of soul refreshing in God’s creation.
Writing Ministry –
I am still working on the Bible Study. There is a little more to finish. It has been encouraging to see that some of the articles I have recently written have been read by many people. One was viewed in 20 different countries by close to 1500 people. I want to write more articles in the coming days.
While backpacking, several of the men involved in the computer and software field challenged me to consider doing podcasts and maybe a YouTube channel with teaching and articles. Some of them even offered to help me get started. This could be another way of reaching people with the gospel and encouraging believers. Please pray as we consider adding this avenue of ministry.
What’s Ahead? –
We look forward to getting back on the road as soon as the Lord allows. We would love to get back to a normal schedule and ministry in the churches. As of now, we do not have much scheduled. If we can, we hope to start traveling in September. Only the Lord knows. We have definitely been seeking His direction for the days ahead. We must continue to live by faith in His promises. While we are still here on the earth, He has ministry for us. We want to be faithful in what God has for us.
Thank you all for your continued encouragement and support of the ministry God puts before us.
May God continue to work in our churches for His glory. May He be glorified as He works in and through each of us.
Monte Leavell 