April 2007 Update

Dear Ministry Friends, April 2007

The last two months have been quite busy for our family with the added commuting to the work in Waterford. The kids are all but finished with school for the year. Lisa has been getting us organized for the upcoming move while I have been searching for a house. We are trusting God to provided the right house in His time. Although, in my time frame I would like to be past this point (not excited about all the work!). We are looking forward to getting set up in Waterford permanently and be done with the commuting.

The services have been going well there in Waterford. We have about 22 people not counting my family that are regular attendees. The churches name is Anchor Baptist Church. Tis a fitting name for a port city located on the River Suir at the edge of the ocean. We are proclaiming the Gospel message in Waterford that can anchor any soul “both steadfast and sure.” Three weeks ago one of the Irish men brought his 75 year old father to the service for the first time. He had never been to anything like this before in his life. I was able to preach the Gospel that day. Although he has not trusted Christ yet, he did say that he will be back again. We also had a great time having our sending church pastor, Bob Wall, with us for a few days in March. He was able to do a baby dedication for our son Kaleb as well as preach the service that day. What a special day for us. Pastor Wall was able to see first hand the city of Waterford and have a better understanding of the work that God has for us.

Some of you have asked to be informed about the cost of the move. At the current exchange rate we will need close to $3,000. We are thankful to the Lord for providing $1,000 of that already. If you are interested in helping with this expense please label it as “1233 moving expense” when sending it to our account at BIMI.

Thank you for your prayers for us especially from Christmas until now as we were listening for the Lord’s leading concerning the ministry in Waterford.


Prayer Needs:

• A house
• Finances to cover movingn expenses
• Two tracts and other materials that need to be printed
• God to be at work in the hearts of the people of Waterford
  

May the Lord find us faithful,
Don & Lisa Thatcher
Phil. 1:6