Thursday, July 5, 2007

Well. The doctors think that the baby is coming later Thursday afternoon/evening. I'll keep everyone posted. Thank you for your prayer!

Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Baby is coming!!!

Tonight we go to the hospital! We are really excited...but nervous...all at the same time. The hospital is going to call us when they are ready for us to come. When the baby arrives, we will post pictures here for all to see!!! (Thank you Terry for your help with this!!)

Please be in prayer for my father, Jim...well and also for my mother Linda. The doctor's have located a tumor in the back of his skull. Right now we do not know if it is cancerous. He is scheduled for an MRI in Cape Girardeau early Friday. He is going to be transfered next week to St. Louis to have surgery.

Please also continue to pray for Rick. The doctors are continuing to run tests, but as of this moment, they are not exactly certain what type of infection he has. At first the hospital thought he would be released today, but this is not likely.

Finally, please be in prayer for the meeting today with the Spanish Language mission.

Love in Christ,

Aaron and Rachel

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Prayer Requests for Today

There are many things going on at this time...and I would like to fill everyone in so that you all may be in prayer.

First...please be in prayer for Rick. Since returning from Mexico he has been sick and has been in the hospital. Now, don't freak out because he is doing better and the doctor's believe that he contracted something viral from a mosquito while in Texas.

Second, please remember my father in prayer. For over a year now he has been having problems with his jaw. The doctors have been treating him for TMJ and this is not helping. After a visit with the specialist today he has an MRI scheduled for Friday morning and pending transfer to Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. (He is facing potential surgery on his jawbone)

Rachel and I will be going in to the hospital tomorrow evening. If she does not go in to labor tomorrow evening then the doctor will induce her on Thursday morning. We are so excited! I cannot even begin to tell you all how we are feeling over this! Praise the Lord!

Please be in prayer for the Spanish Language ministry at Rockport. We have a brother from Honduras, his name is Manuel, and he is going to be assisting Daniel and I in the ministry here. He is searching for a permanent position as a Pastor somewhere in the United States. We are praying that perhaps he might be able to connect with a congregation in need of someone. Also pray because we need some people to help show him around the St. Louis area and take him to some Hispanic populated areas where he might make contacts for us.

Regarding our mission trip to Mexico I have several thoughts. Pray for those of us who sense an obligation now to the ministry there. Pray for the leaders and the students of To Every Tribe Ministries. Members from two congregations are really praying and seeking the Lord on how we might minister effectively and provide the necessary support to Centenario until a permanent missionary team can be placed there! To God be the Glory! (There is more to come on this issue.)

Finally, I would like to encourage you to read Bob Schembre's blog entry regarding worship. This is my dear brother in the faith. He and his precious wife have been such a blessing. His exposition on the scriptures will profit your soul. Brother, thank you so much for your years of service to the ministry of our Lord!

Que Dios Les Bendiga,

Aron

Monday, July 2, 2007

Update on Spanish-Language Ministry

For those who have been waiting for an update regarding the Spanish language ministry...here we go!!!

Please be in prayer for Pastor Manuel. He is coming to us today from Memphis, TN and has been working with Baptist Churches there. He is from Honduras and will be spending the next 6-7 weeks working with us at Rockport, with Paul Garcia, and hopefully also with Daniel Hernandez. What a blessing! We are receiving financial assistance from Jefferson Baptist Association as well as the Missouri Baptist Convention to help pay him while he is here! He will be residing with Kurt and Cindy Boehm.

We had another service yesterday morning at 8:00am. This is going to be our main focus throughout the time that Manuel is with us. Things are working well having me preach and Daniel to translate. However, I most likely will not be able to make it this week due to the fact that the baby will be coming this weekend! (Praise the Lord!!!)

I am very thankful that Scott mentioned the invitation for others to attend the service at 8:00am. If you are learning Spanish or already know Spanish, we invite you to join us in support of this ministry to the Hispanic community.

Blessings,

Aaron