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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Prayer Requests and Needs:

Prayer Requests:

1. Pray for and interest amongst the people for a Sunday night service.
2. Pray for our Children's ministry starting 4/7 at 6pm.
3. Pray for a gentleman who used to be a licensed minister with out Church who has been attending.
4. Pray for us as we try to adjust to the weather without air condition.
5. Pray for our oven that isn't working properly.

Thank you -

Mrs. Donna Lutton for heading up the project for ceiling fans and raising sufficient funds to purchase them. Thank you to every person who was involved in this. These fans will be a blessing!!

Needs:

1. Many maintenance needs have arisen with house and Church not being maintained for several years. Cracked glass, termites, plaster and concrete repairs.
2. Across the Island as we meet people, most if not all strongly urge us to have some form of Air Condition for the summer months. Recently, an Air Condition project was approved stateside. The most energy efficient form of A/C is a Mini-split system A/C. We need at least $4,000 for the house and 4,000 for the Church. Help us in praying earnestly for and A/C system for the house!!

Goodbye and hello!

Friday, March 15, 2013

News from Turks and Caicos (TCI)

It was 107 degrees, deputation had just started and we faced unlimited questions and fears as we faced the unknown. Since that hot afternoon we have traveled over 19,000 miles and been in nearly 70 different Churches. Fear has been turned to faith, as with each new need, God has poured in His blessings and supply.

January 12, after returning the van we used during deputation, we flew out of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Orlando, Florida. January 22, Rob traveled to Grand Riviere, Haiti, with a work team to put a roof on home for Danny and Liz Flowers. They were able to complete the project and arrived back home very weary. Since arriving in Florida, we have been very busy securing items that aren’t available in Grand Turk. We are very thankful for the opportunity H.I.M. extended to us to stay on Campus and enjoy Sea Breeze Camp.

February 19, we left Hobe Sound, Florida at 5 am for Ft. Pierce, Florida and Missionary Flights International. As the plane departed from American airspace our hearts were filled with peace. At 10:50am we landed in Turks and Caicos Islands and began working on our permanent papers immediately. For a fee of $2,500 yearly, we are allowed to Pastor and live on Grand Turk. All of our supplies will arrive March 12 for a fee of $4,500. Flights, permanent papers, and cargo cost will be over $10,000.

We invite you to come visit us! We are in great need of your daily prayers. Prayer is the key to any victories in Grand Turk! You can join us everyday on the Island through prayer....so come along! We need “follow through” with pledges. To those who have started, thanks. Each pledge is counted upon to remain in Grand Turk. (Anything we can to do help in this matter, please inform us.) Your faithfulness makes you a partner in what God is doing in Grand Turk....so come along!

Yours for Christ,

The Lopers

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Moving, flying, and boating

Thursday, February 7, 2013

News Flash

Dear friends,
   David Livingstone once said, "If a commission by an earthly king is considered an honor, how can a commission by a Heavenly King be considered a sacrifice?" We definitely feel it to be a great honor to be commissioned by God to assume the position of Pastor/Missionary on Grand Turk in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
It has been said that the reason some folks don't believe in missions is that the brand of religion they have isn't worth propagating. Thankfully, that is not our case! We have a brand that is worthy of being shared with every nation, every town, and every individual. However, not all can go to the foreign field, but all can have a part.
As we prepare to leave we face 4 needs: we need prayers, investors, supporters, and suppliers.
1. We need your prayers. Wesley Duewel once said, "We can reach our world, if we will. The greatest lack today is not people or funds. The greatest need is prayer."
2. We need investors. Currently the church is relying on financial support for operating costs. We seek individuals who will invest in replanting the Church.
3. We need supporters. Over the past few months many have pledged to support us as we leave for Grand Turk. Thank you for that pledge, and may God bless you as you follow through with your pledge starting this February. Your follow-through with your pledge is our lifeline for the work in Grand Turk.
4. We need suppliers. Along the way in mission works there are projects. God. Has supplied many needs through suppliers. Here are a few: digital piano, projector, freezer, and moving expenses. Some needs remain such as, schooling, legal paperwork, ceiling fans, and a PA system,
   We are excited about what lies ahead and are looking forward to reporting back to you what God is doing. May God bless you for your prayers and support.

Yours for Christ,

The Rob Loper family

All pledges can be sent to: H.I.M - PO Box 1065 - Hobe Sound, FL. - 33475 (Be sure to mark for Rob Loper family)
You may also click on the link below and make your pledge.
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