CURTIS PUGH
Missionary to Romania
Sponsored By The
GRACE
BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH
26080 Wax Road
Denham Springs, LA
70726
Elder Jerry Dodson,
Sr. - Pastor
jerrydodsonsr@wmconnect.com
PRAYER LETTER FOR
SEPTEMBER, 2004
October 18, 2004
Dear Pastors and Churches:
“Grace
be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.”
(Ephesians 6:24).
May
you know by experience the grace of God which makes known to us the God
of all grace!
The last time I wrote
to you I was happy to be back in Romania. After only a few weeks
there I became ill and was ordered by doctors in Hungary to return immediately
to the U.S. for treatment which I could not receive anywhere in eastern
or central Europe. So I write now from Denham Springs, LA where Janet
and I are staying on the Church property. I was diagnosed in Hungary
with maleo-proliferative syndrome with blast cells – a bone marrow disease
which was thought to be responsible for my anemia. Janet and I arrived
here October 9 and I have had one lengthy examination and consultation
with the hematologist. A pathologist has examined a slide prepared
from my bone marrow and at this point the doctors are unsure of my diagnosis.
At this moment they think my problem may not be life-threatening.
In fact, my anemia is somewhat less severe as shown by lab work done here.
So the doctor wants to monitor me for some weeks – during which it may
be necessary to take another bone marrow sample. So I am learning
patience. We do not know how long it will be necessary for us to
remain in the U.S., but as soon as the doctor releases me we expect to
return to Romania. I hope it will be only a matter of several weeks
– or at worst a matter of a few months. Of course at this point only
the Lord knows. I do believe I am feeling some stronger each day,
though I evidently still have the anemia. I am able to attend Bible
Study and all services and hope to be able to preach this coming Lord’s
Day here in our home Church.
Special
Appreciation:
Some have sent special financial help for medical expenses recently.
Thank you for this kind and generous help! May God bless you mightily
for your faithfulness and thoughtful sacrifices and gifts at this time.
Bocsa
Meeting:
Services were faithfully attended by the “regulars” while I was in Romania
and were blessed as the Word of God was preached and taught. Now
in my absence services continue at the mission property in Bocsa with Brother
Raul doing the preaching and teaching. It was difficult to leave
the folk and there was weeping among us. Many are praying for us
there – some who will not stand with us for the free grace of our Sovereign
have sent word they are praying for us! Who knows what God will do!
Oltenia
Preaching Point:
By the time we got the car repaired so as to be able to travel to Oltenia,
I was too weak and ill to make the trip down there. However, Brothers
Raul and Aurel have gone and had an encouraging time in the Lord there.
Among the Brethren in that place there was weeping and great concern with
many prayers directed Heavenward on our behalf. It grieved me greatly
that I was not able to meet with these Brethren even once while I was there,
but the Lord knows what He is doing and we must be content to do those
things which He enables us to do.
Other
Places:
As you know we had planned on taking literature and making a preaching
tour in other cities where we had been invited by persons interested in
the truth. Brother Raul has spoken with some and written letters
to others explaining the delay in our coming. This is a priority
in my heart and I hope soon after my return to Romania to make this tour
and go also on east and north into the Republic of Moldova. The people
who have contacted us have indicated their basic agreement with the truths
we preach and further, that they have questions for us and wish to be taught!
Young
Preachers:
We continue to have contact with a number of young preachers who have come
to see sovereign grace. Fellowship is important to these who have
been ostracized because of their stand. We try to direct good literature
their way as well. Pray for these and other preachers with whom we
have contact and who have accepted and are reading our literature.
May God be pleased to open their eyes to the truth about Christ’s Churches!
Literature
Work:
Translation continues in my absence! Several new titles are in process.
Tomorrow we are supposed to have a phone connected here and I will soon
be able to be actively involved in the editing work required in our translation
process. We continue to receive requests for literature and Brother
Aurel and Brother Raul are keeping supplies printed up so as to be able
to fill these requests as they come in. In addition the CDs are made
and mailed out as requests for them come in.
Janet and I want to express our appreciation to you for all your prayers.
Many of you prayed for her and her family concerning the recent passing
of her father. We received e-mails and notes and letters and thank
you for your concern and love!
In this present time of sickness we have already received several communications
and our pastor has received many also. Thank you for standing with
us in prayer during this time! Please continue to pray for the work
in Romania and for Brother Aurel and Brother Raul as they labor there.
One or both are staying in the mission property to protect the place and
contents. Thank you for your faithful support and special giving
to meet the necessary special expenses at this time!
Pray for the Pughs!
In the cause of God and truth,
Curtis and Janet Pugh
curtis@xnet.ro
Preaching Baptist
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