14 Jan 2010
It doesn’t seem possible that our 6 month Homeland Ministry Assignment has come to an end. Our time here has been so busy.
We have traveled over 20,000 miles and been able to share with many of you about our new ministry in Zambia. We are so sorry that we haven’t been able t see all of our supporters this trip but 6 months is such a short time. We promise to keep you informed by email and newsletters. Our time with family has been so special this holiday season. We have also had some quality time in our home church.
Truly the words of Jesus to His disciples in Matthew 24 appear daily in our media. Earthquakes, famines, nations rising against nations, wars, rumors of wars and false prophets are deceiving many people. The one thing that remains true is that His Word will be preached to all nations. We covet your prayers for all those that go in His name to accomplish the great commission.
We want to thank you for being a Champion as we partner together to take the Good News to the people in Zambia.
We depart for Zambia via Kenya on 26 January. Your faithfulness in serving Him has made this possible and we want to thank you.
Prayer requests:
- The heavy rain and floods in Kenya has taken many lives and caused much destruction. The bridge we built in Maasai near Olderkesi has been severely damaged and is not usable. Funds for the repair of the bridge are needed.
- Famine relief funds are still needed to buy food for many parts of Kenya.
- The earthquake in Haiti has caused so much damage and destruction. World Gospel Mission is assisting through partners there. Funds are needed to assist these people.
- A smooth and quick transition to Zambia.
- Travel to Kenya and then on to Zambia.
Praise:
- For ministry needs being met for our return to Africa.
- For the many champions who minister with us.
- For our Zambian work permits that were granted in November.
Please save the dates of 24 – 27 of June 2010. These are the dates for World Gospel Mission International Celebration this year. We will be celebrating 100 years of ministry around the world. We hope to see you there.
In His service,
Billy and Jenny Fuller
Billy.fuller@wgm.org
Flint Hill recognized as Church of the Year
By Lea Ann Stewart
Flint Hill United Methodist Church has supported missionaries and mission work for many years and they were recently honored for that support.
Preston and Glenda Masters traveled to St. Simons Island, Ga., recently to accept the World Gospel Mission "Church of the Year" award, given for many years of support of mission work, missionaries and involvement in mission projects.
"The people at Flint Hill United Methodist Church were elated upon receiving this honor since this award is given to only one church in America," the Rev. Gary Kennington, pastor, said. "The primary reason our church places so much emphasis on missions is because Jesus teaches this lesson in Matthew 28:19 'Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son nd of the Holy Spirit."
The church currently supports four missionary families who have centered their ministries in Africa. Billy Wayne and Jenny Fuller have been in Africa the longest, having just completed 20 years in Olderkesi, Kenya. The Fuller's will return to Kenya in July 2007 but will be working with the African Gospel Church rather than with the primitive tribes as in years past.
The Fuller's son, Tony and his family will also go to Africa. Tony is a veterinarian and his wife, Joanne, has a master's degree in social work.
Billy and Joanna Coppedge recently graduated from seminary and are working in Uganda, Africa.
Dr. Lewis Archer and his wife Jenny are serving in Olderkesi, Kenya as well. Lewis is the Olderkesi school director. His task is to train preachers, Sunday school teachers and various other Christian workers. Dr. Lewis Archer is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church.
All of these missionaries work under the World Gospel Mission program whose headquarters are located in Marion, Ind.
Through the years several mission teams from Flint Hill have ministered
in America as well as in Africa. This has been a great opportunity since some families included their children on these mission projects. They assisted in many projects including building bridges and schools.
"At the present time more than 10 percent of the church's budget is directed towards missions. As pastor, my goal is to reach 20 percent. God has so richly blessed our people financially that we have a responsibility to the Lord to become a blessing to others," Kennington said. "Our missionaries in the field cannot remain without prayer and financial support. The bottom line is - we are responsible."
Flint Hill UMC also supports Billy and Joanna Coppedge with their ministries in Uganda, East Africa