August News from Mission Surge

Dear Friends of Mission Surge,

I wanted to update you on the status of Mission Surge so that you can pray more effectively.

First, I have been prayerfully thinking through additional ways to communicate prayer requests besides emails.  I have formed a small, private Facebook page of faithful prayer warriors where I post prayer requests several times a week when my family and I are engaged in outreach or when there is an overseas need.  If you are interested in being a part of this FB page, let me know and we will discuss expectations etc.

Secondly, I wanted to let you know of some changes that are taking place.  Mission Surge over the past several years has taken on the role of supporting and encouraging several missionaries in Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Central Asia, New Guinea, and Indonesia.  It has become evident over the past several months that this is not what we are called to invest our time, energy and resources into.  As volunteers, who have several other responsibilities, it has become very time consuming.  Entrusted Word Ministries in Colorado will now be handling all of our international missionary’s support from this time on.  I will be increasing the time devoted to my personal ministry locally and globally.  I will also increase the amount of resources I produce in an effort to impact individuals, families, churches and the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I will be able to invest more of my time in actual “in the trenches” ministry and less time in administrative work.  

If you are currently supporting our overseas partners, I will be updating the website this month so that you can go to missionsurge.com and see where to redirect your funds.

Finally, please pray for me as I preach at my former pastorate, Cleary Baptist Church, September 18-21.  Praying or Revival to begin in the hearts of the people there and the community.  

Please continue to pray for us that God would use our efforts here and overseas to advance His Kingdom….and if you are interested in learning more about what we are doing, please feel free to let me know!

In Christ,

Kevin

May 2016 News

Dear Friends of Mission Surge,

I know that it has been some time since I last wrote, but we made the decision back in December to begin sending out the newsletter once a quarter, instead of once a month, unless necessary.  However, if you have questions or want info in between, please do not hesitate to contact me!

I ask you to please, please take time to read the links below.  Please lift these requests to the Lord.

Please take time to read this Indonesia News and pray for the Johnson family.  This is a very serious and stressful situation.  They will covet our prayers!

Also please read this brief Italy News and pray for Andrea's son and his family as they go through this difficult time.

Also there is a report from the Rizley family found here: Spain Newsletter from the Rizleys

Mandy and I have been very busy as well sharing the gospel each week at the Abortion Clinic in Jackson, as well as leading a Bible study for almost 100 kids at the local YMCA each week.  We are also actively engaging a number of internationals who are temporarily in Clinton.  This is very exciting to us because they are from a country with virtually no gospel access.  It is illegal for anyone of this nationality to convert to Christianity, and if they do, they are put to death.  We are able to openly share the gospel with people from an unreached and unengaged people group in our own language in our own backyard!  I cannot go into detail about this due to the sensitive nature of the situation, but please pray for us as we are seeing God open doors and work!

Thank you for your prayers and your financial gifts.  God has been so faithful.  You are appreciated, your giving is bearing fruit, and your prayers are being heard.

In Christ,

Kevin