November 15, 2007 Update

Dear Friends, This past week we had some very nice weather which made for quite a pleasant time out on the doors. Also, on Saturday I was able to talk in a little more detail then usual with five different people. I was at least able to get some of the points of the Gospel out to different one. One lady was really struggling with the fact that such a loving God could send a person to "judgment and hell". I shared with her some thoughts concerning the longsuffering and patience of God along with the fact that He is righteous and just. I pointed out to her that the Bible does declare that "it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:" and that there is a way to avoid standing before God to be judged for sin. Do continue to pray for this spiritually darkened "Land of Saints and Scholars" to which Ireland is often called.

Thanksgiving as far as a holiday is not celebrated here in Ireland, but it sure seems to be a very Biblical practice. This Saturday we are inviting the church to come by our home for an open house. We have given it a theme entitled "An Autumn Heart of Thanksgiving". Lisa is preparing three different soups along with several breads, coffee, tea and biscuits. I have asked everyone to share one thing for which they can thank God for from the past few months. We are looking forward to a good time of fellowship together.

Also, this Saturday and Sunday we will be hosting our first missionary family that is coming to present their mission work to our folks at Anchor Baptist Church. They are Martin and Carrie Wickens and their two children serving the Lord in country of Northern Ireland. As a church we are looking forward to hearing their burden and Lord willing plan to be able to support them on a monthly basis.

Please be praying for the events of this weekend that the Lord would broaden our vision to reach out beyond Waterford City. Continue to pray as well for our outreach for the lost souls in Waterford each week that the Lord would bless and reap a bountiful harvest.

God bless,

Don and Lisa Thatcher