Thank You!

This post is for Kelly.

What an inspiration you are! You a busy busy mom-student, yet you still find time to minister to others. You are caring, loving and talented beyond compare. You show the love of Jesus in everything you do. You are one of the most genuine people that I've ever met. Your kids and husband are blessed to have you in their lives and so are we! Thank you for your dedication to this ministry and for taking me under your wing. I have BIG SHOES to fill!!!! You have done such an amazing job with the M & M's that no matter where you are, you will always be a part of it. You have offered me your friendship, and for that I am grateful. I PRAISE G-D FOR YOU!!!

Thank you Kelly.

Ana

P.S. Your cooking is amazing!!! you should have your own cooking show...... :)

Kelly (displaying her gifts) and Mary

Blessed...

Ana (New President) & Kelly (1st President of Mates in Ministry)

Mrs. Wilson, Kelly & Mary (our lovely sponsor)

What a blessing it was to have Elder and Mrs. Ted Wilson with us over the weekend!  The highlight for me was in the afternoon when Nancy Wilson shared from her heart to the Mates-N-Ministry group and extended family members.  It also provided an opportunity to gave thanks to those gifted gals who have worked so hard to make our year in M-N-M's a successful one,  Kelly Cross the outgoing President, and Ana Banos our current President!  Praise the Lord for these energitic ladies who have a heart for the Mates-N-Ministry!

This blog has already blessed me, I look forward to others discovering it's richness.

Living in His Light!

Mary

Ministry

Last night I settled down on the couch to enjoy the latest issue of Adventist Frontiers. I always enjoy the mission stories from around the world.

My favorite in this issue was the story of "Ishmael," a Muslim man in Turkey who was drawn to the missionary and his message. Eventually one day after worshiping with them for some time he was invited to attend a baptism service. He was very moved and approached the missionary afterward and said, "I want to be next. I also want to be a true son of Abraham."

I was moved by this and other stories and found myself wishing I could be a part of something that exciting. Then the Lord gently reminded me that I am already involved in a similar ministry. My husband does Bible work every Sabbath and I always work alongside him. It is often discouraging, and it can take a long time to see results. However, I realized that the missionaries work in even more difficult circumstances and see even fewer results. I realized that I shouldn't wish for a different field of labor unless I am willing to serve in the one where I have been called.

With that thought in mind I went into our work this afternoon with more willingness than has sometimes been the case. We were very excited to actually have someone to give a Bible study to today. As we sat down to begin, the man asked earnestly. "I have a question. How can I get baptized?" It was the exact experience I had read about and wished for last night. God showed me that He does have a place for me in His work.

Janice