Preaching Baptist Baptism, the Blood, the Book, and the Blessed Hope
PRAYER LETTER FOR JULY, 2010
Monday, August 09,
2010
Dear Pastors, Churches,
Friends and Loved Ones:
“All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen” (Titus 3:15).First, From Broter Raul:
From Brother Curtis:
ROMANIA NEWS:
It is a great encouragement to Janet and me to see the work of God
going forward here. To see faithful men and women taking a stand for Christ
and for His Word, separating themselves from the world’s false, man-made
religion of works and ritualism is heartening, to say the least. We know
that men and women are made faithful by the work of the Spirit and the
Word of God, so we give all the glory and praise to Him. Great things he
hath done in the lives of some people here.
It is also a great encouragement to see others “looking our way.” Some
ask for literature, some ask for us to come and preach to them, some ask
for baptism, and so forth. And because of your help – your very real participation
in this work, we are able to supply them with gospel literature, doctrinal
studies, grace sermons, and the like. Because you are faithful to help
us, they can have a gospel preacher come to preach to them, and through
the Church here, they can receive scriptural baptism.
Because, just like in America, here in Romania so many different things
have been preached, people are confused about many things. It is our joy
to be able to show them what the Bible teaches. Those that are hungry and
thirsty find food and drink in Christ and His Word!
ON THE OKLAHOMA FRONT:
Transition Funds:
Special offerings for our transition to Oklahoma were received this month.
Another gift came from Grace Baptist Church in Melbourne, FL where Eld.
Ed Bowen is pastor. We also received an offering from the Sovereign Grace
Baptist Church in Caldwell, KS where Eld. Nathaniel Hille is pastor. And
the Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Tulsa, OK where Eld. David O’Neal
is pastor also sent a gift. Our thanks and appreciation go out to all of
you who have been able to help us in this way!
Shipping of personal effects: After scouting out available carriers
here in Romania, we have chosen to ship our clothing and personal effects
using Missionary Expeditors of New Orleans and their Romanian contacts.
Bro. Frank James, missionary to Australia and New Guinea, recommended this
company to us. Because only air freight is available from Romania to the
U.S., we have paid out $3,368.70 to them for shipping, customs fees and
a month of storage. Thank you for helping us meet this expense!
Medical care: After getting settled in Oklahoma, we hope to get
some of our more pressing medical, dental and vision needs looked after.
Janet and I both have some issues that need to be dealt with – in addition
to my chronic leukemia. We have been without adequate medical care with
the exception of the few times we have been in the States during these
past eleven-plus years. Please pray about these needs – that we can get
the proper doctors for Janet. I will “take what comes along” at the Indian
clinics and hospital.
Our heartfelt thanks go out to all of you who do what you can to have a
part in the Romania mission work! You pray for us and care about us and
some are able to help us financially. Surely God will reward you for your
faithfulness to the great commission! We are grateful to you and to God
for you! God bless!
Please pray for the Pughs, and for Brothers Raul and Aurel!
In the cause of God and truth.
Curtis & Janet Pugh
curtis@abaptistvoice.com
Preaching Baptist Baptism, the Blood, the Book, and the Blessed Hope