Submitted by Sunset Alumni on Mon, 10/20/2008 - 19:35
This is my last night in Albania. Tomorrow I will teach the last lesson of the Seminar which actually began last Sunday. The theme has been The Holy Spirit of God. Lesson titles were, “God Fills Us with His Spirit,” “The Gift of the Holy Spirit,” “The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit,” “Sins against the Holy Spirit,” “The Leading of the Holy Spirit” and “Is the Biblical Gift of Speaking in Tongues Still in use Today?” As the Seminar has progressed attendance has regularly increased. Last night the men of the church even went to people in the surrounding neighborhood to borrow chairs. The building was filled and the atmosphere was exciting. As people came in the buzz of conversation gradually came to a crescendo. Conversation and laughter filled the air as people greeted those whom they were surprised and excited to see. I have been very warmly welcomed and the messages have been enthusiastically received. All have expressed gratitude for learning vital Biblical concepts which for some were new and for others a refreshing reminder.
Submitted by Sunset Alumni on Tue, 10/07/2008 - 10:45
John did a powerful job Sunday evening of expounding to the audience on the necessity of the Cross affecting lives. He left no doubts that the Cross was essential to our becoming a Christian and essential to our continuing life. All were complimentary of his lesson with all his students wanting the outline. For some in the audience this may have been the renewal of them looking seriously at their relationship with Jesus. For some it may have moved them closer to making the decision of committing their life beginning with baptism. We had hoped to study with Julia’s husband this week, but she is sick and we were not able to go over to their house. Satan has a way of interfering.
Submitted by Sunset Alumni on Fri, 09/26/2008 - 13:49
We are continuing to have rain which brings welcome relief from the heat. Traveling to services yesterday evening was very nice with a crisp breeze.
Last week, after getting off the subway, I remembered that the street on which to turn right was just to the end of the American Embassy. There are 2 buildings next to each other, one the Opera house or musical hall and the other the embassy. I had forgotten about the music hall so at the end of the large building I turned right and wandered around for about 15 minutes trying to find the street at which I was to turn left. Nothing looked familiar, so I thought well at least I know how to get back home. When I got to the main street, I saw another building and realized I had turned on the wrong street, and as I turned on the right one, I saw John coming to find me.
Submitted by Sunset Alumni on Mon, 09/22/2008 - 15:19
The last 2 or 3 days have been welcome relief from the oppressive heat. Today there is rain and the weather very cool. John read the high will be in the 70’s. Now I am wondering why I took the extra sweater from the luggage before we left.
John has been working on his lessons for Albania. He will be presenting a seminar on the Holy Spirit. Otherwise, during spare time, we have been taking care of details. We always forget that it is best to use ATM until it is too late to get a card before we leave. There is only one American Express office in all of Greece and it is across Athens, a 2 hour trip bus ride bus, besides the wait time to get the bus and the subway ride. It is the only place to exchange traveler’s checks other than the airport and they charge a fee. We spent one day just taking care of that. ATM always gives the better exchange rate. The EURO is about what it was last year when we were here. It has been much higher so those living on the American dollar are relieved.
Submitted by Sunset Alumni on Tue, 09/16/2008 - 17:16
The trip was uneventful except for scheduled long lay-over in both Houston and Paris. A couple of more days and our lay over in Houston may have been days instead of hours. We pray that all of you in the hurricane affected areas are safe.
The wife and I are empty nesters looking to use our talents. We are looking for a mission or christian organization that could use us. Neita is a certified elementary teacher. I am presently employed as maintenance suppervisor at a federal training facility. I am an electrician by trade.
If you know of someone that could use us or know where we could look, your assistance will be welcome.
Submitted by Sunset Alumni on Wed, 04/09/2008 - 15:18
Dear Ones,
We are experiencing remarkable success in our teaching. The courses that Ed and I are teaching are being received with such enthusiasm. One of the men told us yesterday that he had become weary with his preaching and had almost given up. He said that he had lost proper perspective and just felt like he was muddling through. He was excited to report that the things he was learning this term were refreshing him and he is now excited about sharing them..
The Historical Christian Evidence course has been enthusiastically received and I am thrilled with the way the men are committing these things to memory and using them in their every day conversations. Graham said that he was beginning a bible discussion group on the University campus tomorrow using the material that he was currently learning in my class. I am so happy that the Lord has seen fit to give me this opportunity to be used by Him for the benefit of His Kingdom in the far reaches of the earth.
Tomorrow my students will be taking their mid-term exam. I will know how well they have been taught by the results. I am looking forward to the results.
Submitted by Sunset Alumni on Fri, 03/28/2008 - 14:51
G'Day Mates,
I am sending this email to all of you at one time so I can't make it personal. I will just have to tell you what is going on and what I am experiencing while here in Sydney, Australia.
I left San Antonio on Friday morning, March 21st and flew to Atlanta, Georgia. After a three hour layover I boarded another flight to Los Angeles. After spending the night in Los Angeles I boarded flight 51 on China Airlines and flew 14 hours to Taipei, Taiwan, changed planes and flew another 10 hours to Sydney Australia. I finally arrived on Monday, March 24th (my 65th birthday). Because I crossed the international date line I completely lost Sunday.
