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God comforts us. No.263 September 20th, 2014

John 14:15-16 TLB “If you love me, obey me; and I will ask the Father and he will give you another Comforter, and he will never leave you.”

John 14:26 “But when the Father sends the Comforter instead of me*—and by the Comforter I mean the Holy Spirit— he will teach you much, as well as remind you of everything I myself have told you”

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NKJ 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. Word Wealth: Psalm 24:3 Comfort—from the Greek word “nacham”. To console, extend compassion---It does not describe casual sympathy, but deep empathy. It is like “weeping with those who weep,” or “sighing with those who sigh.”

Acts 9:31 Comfort—from the Greek word “paraklesis”. A calling alongside to help, comfort, to give consolation or encouragement. A strengthening presence of one who upholds those appealing for assistance. Dear Friends,

Hi. Emie and I send your our warm greetings from the Philippines. We continue to pray for the Lord’s rich and powerful blessings upon you. May His peace, love, joy, and comfort be with you in a new and greater way. We pray that in these final weeks of 2014, God will amaze you.

Psalm 37:4 ”Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.”

Each month, we try to express our thanks and appreciation to you for your prayers for us, for your friendship and encouragement, and for your financial donation/investments in God’s work through the ministry outreaches. Your partnership helps us each month to lead new people to Jesus, strengthen and encourage many people in their faith and service to the Lord, as well as to help the poor in a variety of ways. We always pray & trust the Lord to reward you for your help. This 1st picture is of our Eternal Life Ministries church in Culaba that I visited in August. It is on Biliran island and is about a 5 hour round trip drive from Tacloban. Our sons John and Hugh came with me and John interpreted for me during the sermon. They were surprised and happy when we arrived. The members shared they were encouraged by the message. We had a good time of fellowship with Pastor TJ and his wife, as well as the elders and members.

This 2nd picture is of the congregation of our church in Canavid, on the eastern side of Samar island. It is about a 7 hour RT drive to this church. Pastor Dodong interpreted the message and the members were also encouraged. Both of these are located in semi-remote areas and are like lighthouses, a place where lost souls can come to know Jesus.

ACTS 1:8 ”but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth This picture of the waterfalls with Hugh and John is located about a 20 minute drive from the Culaba church. There is a new road leading to it and it was the first time we have been there. It is a beautiful place. In the 2nd picture, some of the children at the Canavid church are happily singing a song to the congregation.

The 3rd picture is of several of the mothers picking out clothing items from a Box of cloths shipped to us in Tacloban. Many members from the remote churches are from low income families in a poorer nation. They were really happy and excited to receive the clothing items for their children as well as some for themselves.

Over-all the churches are doing well, some are growing, others maintaining, and a few have slightly lower attendance as some members move to Manila to find work and some youth go to college. Many of the damaged churches have had significant repair after the damage in the Haiyan Super typhoon last November, but a few still are in need of repair.

The Sunday morning radio broadcasts are continuing to reach new people for Jesus./ Tacloban City and the surrounding areas have recovered about 68% in the past 10&1/2 months since the super typhoon struck. There are still many poor in need for housing and we have been working with an agency that helps provide several shelter repair kits, each with enough materials for building a small house. Step by step this area is continuing to recover from the strongest typhoon to ever make landfall in recorded history & we thank God for His help. He is an ever present help in times of trouble.

In the bottom picture on the left, is Emie holding Hugh’s hand up on his 13th birthday, on August 28th. He is growing taller and doing pretty well as a freshman in High School. He can play the guitar a little now and has sung solo songs twice in our church services. The next picture is of myself with Joy, Faith, and Hope on their 9th birthday---September 18th. Noreen wanted to be in the picture, she will be 4 in November. The triplets are in the 3rd grade. Joy continues to do very well in school except for math. Faith and Hope continue to struggle some in their schooling and we are hoping to see improvement. Faith & Hope sang songs at 2 church services, they did well.

Thank-You again for your prayers and helping us in missions. God bless you always. Gordon & Emie Please continue to pray for us: for God’s continued wisdom, direction, fruitfulness, protection, healing, and provision for the ministry outreaches and for our family. Your prayers & help are appreciated

Philippines Typhoon Tacloban City update

God’s Good Plan Issue No.255 January 17th 2013 Jeremiah 29:11AMP “For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome.”

John 10:10 AMP “The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).” --Jesus

Luke 4:18-19 & 21“The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed; to proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD.” 21 And He began to say to them, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” --Jesus

Dear Friends, Greetings in the blessed name of Jesus---our mutual Savior & Lord. We pray the Lord greatly blesses, encourages, and strengthens you this New Year of 2014. Thank-you so much for your prayers and help to us in sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. We continue to pray for God to richly reward you for your faithful partnership in helping us reach the lost for Jesus. It was a great blessing to visit our family and fellowship with several of you while Emie and I were in the States. We hope to be back sometime in 2015 and also to see some of you here if you visit.

Emie and I are in Manila now, we just arrived after nearly15 hours of combined flying time to Japan & then Manila. On the trip from Japan to Manila we experienced significant turbulence for about one hour + and it was enough to get your attention and enhance your prayer life. It was a blessing to arrive safely in Manila. We are scheduled to fly back to Tacloban on the 18th, and will minister at the Sunday church service and then proceed to visit our kids in Calbayog city.

With God’s help we will begin one step at a time to repair and rebuild the church buildings, parsonages, and our mission’s compound that were struck by the super typhoon in November. We will continue to evangelize, and exhort and encourage fellow Christians, and help the poor as led and enabled by the Holy Spirit.

In Hebrews 10:36 NLT it says: Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised. When any of us face challenges or adversities in life, we need to press on and do what the lord has called us to do.

In the Tacoma News Tribune on December 25th there was a front page AP news update on Tacloban City. This was 6 weeks after the typhoon and it included some very sad stories about people who lost loved ones. They were continuing to recover bodies buried in the rubble.

In regards repair of properties, it was happening slowly. City officials informed the news people that of the 4,000. Businesses devastated by the typhoon, only 5% had reopened.

Franklin Graham and Samaritan Purse came to Tacloban they helped. He wrote in his December update: “I just returned from the Philippines where I saw first-hand the massive destruction caused by Typhoon Hayian. This was one of the strongest storms in history and left two million people homeless---more than the 2004 tsunami and Hurricane Katrina combined.

The destruction was the worst from a storm that I have ever seen. Entire towns were reduced to a piles of sticks. It is hard to imagine how anyone survived.

……Most of the media have now gone, and there are fewer agencies on the ground than you might expect for a disaster of this magnitude. As the story fades from the headlines, please don’t forget to pray for the people of the Philippines.”

“Those from among you will rebuild the ancient ruins; You will raise up the age-old foundations; And you will be called the repairer of the breach, The restorer of the streets in which to dwell.” ---Isaiah 58:12 {Our God is a God of repair, restoration, renewal, and salvation} In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, He will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation. –I Peter 5:10

We arrived back in Tacloban City on Jan 18th. The next day was Sunday and at the service we had several new people come forward to receive Jesus as their Savior & Lord, and 3 came forward for other needs.

Emie and I and the ministry team are continuing to preach the gospel, make disciples, and help the poor as led by the Lord.

We arrived back in Tacloban City on Jan 18th. The next day was Sunday and at the service we had several new people come forward to receive Jesus as their Savior & Lord, and 3 came forward for other needs.

Emie and I and the ministry team are continuing to preach the gospel, make disciples, and help the poor as led by the Lord.

This 1st picture is of part of the electrical power poles and wires today, in our subdivision 2& ½ months after the super typhoon. The 2nd one is of pastor Leo’s parsonage in Calbiga, Samar and the 3rd is of Pastor Roger’s parsonage and kitchen area in Bato, Biliran.

Shortly before leaving the States, I called our son John and asked for the pastors in our churches outside Tacloban, which ones needed help. Out of 22 pastors, 13 wrote requests for help in repairing or rebuilding either their church building, parsonage, or Sunday school building. Many do not have a camera but I was sent the 2 photos shown here. Most of these churches are located in small rural areas that are poor. They can provide the labor to rebuild but have very little money for materials. Please pray for them and for the Lord to touch the hearts people to help with the rebuilding and repair. We will be sending pictures of the repairs and reconstruction when done.

Emie and I would like to repeat our sincere thanks to each of you who are partnering with us in reaching people for Jesus. God bless you all in new and special ways this New Year. In His Love, Gordon & Emie

P.S Please Pray: For God to grant us--a fresh anointing, total healing and good health, special protection, abundant provision, and all else needed to preach the gospel, make disciples, and help the poor as led by the Lord.

Finances: The costs for materials for repair given to us by the pastors was from a low of $400 to a high of $2,000. The medium average was about $885. Any special help for them is greatly appreciated.

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THIS SONG TELLS THE STORY Oh Lord my God When I in awesome wonder Consider all the works Thy hands have made I see the stars I hear the rolling thunder Thy power throughout The universe displayed Then sings my soulIn this picture, Pastor Ludring (75 years old), his wife, & Emie are standing in front of a new addition to the Church building in Catarman. Their attendance has been growing and several people were standing outside with just a tarp covering. Thanks to the kindness of a church mission’s donation, this is one of the projects we were able to complete. The members are poor financially and they greatly appreciated the help with the native building addition. “Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” Romans 12:13 #2. These are some of our children at the home church in Tacloban doing a special presentation. The children and youth are the future of a congregation and we continue to pray for God’s best for their lives. “Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you to revere and worshipfully fear the Lord.” Psalm 34:11AMP #3. This vehicle is called a tricycle in the Philippines. It is a motorcycle with a sidecar and is a common form of transportation here. It can take 4 to 8+ people. Sometimes in the province people even ride on the top. The Filipino people are creative in making inexpensive modes of transportation. Several people come to our church services using these. “Then the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.” Luke 14:23 #4. At our July pastors meeting we celebrated the birthdays of Emie, & Pastor Teddy who is from Looc, Biliran. The pastors and workers really enjoyed the dinner, cake, & ice cream. Our little girl Noreen is on the right. In these monthly pastors meetings we usually have an average of 20+ people attend, and it is a good time of fellowship, prayer, teaching and encouragement. “As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.”---Proverbs 27:17 My Savior, God, to Thee How great thou art How great thou art Then sings my soul My Savior, God, to Thee How great Thou art How great Thou art And When I think, of God, His son not sparing, Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in; That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing He bled and died to take away my sin. Psalm 40:5 (NKJV) Many, O LORD my God, are Your wonderful works Which You have done; And Your thoughts toward us Cannot be recounted to You in order; If I would declare and speak of them, They are more than can be numbered _______________________________________________________________________________ Dear Friends,

Hi! We send you our warm greetings once again from the mission field here in the Philippines. Emie and I pray the Lord will continue to strengthen and encourage you in all your life & service to Him. May He abundantly supply all your needs in all aspects of your life to help you fulfill His purpose and plan for your life. “The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” ---Isaiah 58:11 NIV

?As we keep our thoughts and heart focused on the Lord, and His wisdom, compassion, power, and amazing love for us all---He gives us peace. “You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.” ---Isaiah 26:3 NKJ

It seems that when we watch and listen to the world news we can sometimes be discouraged and it can have a dampening effect on our countenance. In Philippians 4:8 the Scripture tells us: “ Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” JESUS IS ALL THESE THINGS.

This song says it well: “We are the reason that He gave His life-- We were the reason that He suffered and died--To a world that was lost He gave all He could give, To show us the reason to live.” {for in Him we live and move and have our being,}---Acts 17:28 ______________________________________________________________________________

This young lady was praying with deep emotion and passion at the end of one of our recent church services where the Lord was touching many people’s hearts to draw closer to Him. The Scripture states that if you draw close to God, then God will draw close to you. We continue to see the Lord to touch and transform many people’s lives as we share the gospel of Jesus Christ. In the Living Bible, Psalms 49:8-9 it says: “For a soul is far too precious to be ransomed by mere earthly wealth. There is not enough of it is all the earth to buy eternal life for just one soul, to keep it out of hell.” Jesus came to seek and save the lost, He gave His own life and blood to pay in full, the price for salvation. One of the great blessings in sharing the gospel--- is seeing people’s lives transformed by Jesus. ____________________________________________________________________________

In this picture, Pastor Ludring (75 years old), his wife, & Emie are standing in front of a new addition to the Church building in Catarman. Their attendance has been growing and several people were standing outside with just a tarp covering. Thanks to the kindness of a church mission’s donation, this is one of the projects we were able to complete. The members are poor financially and they greatly appreciated the help with the native building addition. “Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” Romans 12:13

#2. These are some of our children at the home church in Tacloban doing a special presentation. The children and youth are the future of a congregation and we continue to pray for God’s best for their lives. “Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you to revere and worshipfully fear the Lord.” Psalm 34:11AMP

#3 This vehicle is called a tricycle in the Philippines. It is a motorcycle with a sidecar and is a common form of transportation here. It can take 4 to 8+ people. Sometimes in the province people even ride on the top. The Filipino people are creative in making inexpensive modes of transportation. Several people come to our church services using these.

#4. At our July pastors meeting we celebrated the birthdays of Emie, & Pastor Teddy who is from Looc, Biliran. The pastors and workers really enjoyed the dinner, cake, & ice cream. Our little girl Noreen is on the right. In these monthly pastors meetings we usually have an average of 20+ people attend, and it is a good time of fellowship, prayer, teaching and encouragement. “As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.”---Proverbs 27:17 ___________________________________________________________________________

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GOD LOVES US Issue No.248 . JUNE 20th, 2013

JOHN 3:16 Amplified Bible “ For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten (unique) Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal (everlasting) life.”

Romans 5:4-6 New Living Translation And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. 5 And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.6 When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners.

I John 4:16 NLT We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in His love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.

Dear friends,

Greetings once again to you, in the wonderful name of Jesus. Emie and I pray for the Lord to bring you comfort, peace, and joy in much increased measure. We continue to pray for you, your family, and church—for God’s guidance, strength, healing, and increase in all good ways. May the Lord do great and mighty things in all your lives this year. We trust the Lord to bring breakthrough and victory soon in areas you have been long praying for. “…with God all things are possible.” --Matthew 19:26b

The greatest benefit and blessing each of us has in this life is that we are loved by God in such a limitless measure that it is beyond our capacity to fully understand it. Because of that love, God’s grace ( His unearned favor ) rests upon us. And as the great hymn states: “It is grace that has brought me safe this far, and it is grace that will bring me home.” We who are Christians are blessed to know that and we are called by the Lord to share that good news, the gospel to all who will listen. Yesterday, Emie did just that. “Dear Friend,

Greetings to you from the Philippines. I would just like to share some good things God has done in our ministry. Yesterday, June 19th I went to DYVL, a radio station where we have a broadcast and also a Bible study where we have a wonderful sharing of the gospel with the manager & other staff. Afterwards I went next door to a building to have lunch, I don’t usually go there but I was led to stay there. Another woman came in to the café and I asked her to share a table with me. I introduced myself to her and that I am a Christian. She said she was seeking a religion that was real where she could feel that God was there. So I introduced her to Jesus and we ended up having a Bible study for more than an hour. She received the Lord at the end and was very happy that we met there. We exchanged phone numbers and I prayed for her before parting. Every day I prayed that God will give me a person that I can share His love to them. God provided & I pray the seed planted to her will be in her & her heart is a good ground. Please include her in your prayer. Her name is Anne Golong.” Love, Emie

I am making this newsletter a little different. On the backside of this are 20 small pictures a few parts of the ministry. They are from the past and present and I hope you enjoy them. Currently most of the churches are doing well and a few are facing challenges and we are praying for breakthrough and victory for them. The radio broadcasts are heard by thousands of people each Sunday morning, and the youth in our churches are growing in maturity and are eager to serve the Lord. We pray that we all will be used by the Lord in greater and more fruitful ways to reach people for Jesus and encourage people in their faith and service to the Lord.

Your prayers, encouragement, and financial investments in helping us share the gospel of Jesus Christ continue to help more and more people come to know Jesus Christ as their Savior & Lord. Thank you so very much for your friendship and faithful partnership . Your help is important.

God bless you always, GORDON & EMIE P.S. Please pray for God’s blessing on our health, for protection, full anointing, more wisdom and strength, more fruitfulness, and a swift---positive breakthrough in supplying the needed finances for the ministry outreaches. Please help if you can 1.) Pay Pal elmigordonkalich@yahoo.com or 2.) Eternal Life Ministries International Gordon & Emie Kalich PO Box 413 Chelhalis, WA. 98532 Gordon

Matthew 28:19 “ Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”

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ETERNAL LIVE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL AMAZING GRACE Issue No.245 March 29th, 2013 “Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come; 'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far and Grace will lead me home. The Lord has promised good to me. His word my hope secures. He will my shield and portion be, As long as life endures.” Titus 3:7 “ Because of His grace He declared us righteous and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life

Dear Friends,

Hi. We send you greetings in the precious name of our mutual Lord and Savior---Jesus Christ. Emie and I pray for the Lord’s fresh anointing upon you, and for His peace, love, and encouragement to be yours in abundance. Isaiah 41:10 ‘Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’

We who believe and trust in Christ have been given the unmerited favor of God. Two of the stanzas above from Amazing Grace, speak of the assurance that the Grace of God that has brought us safe this far will lead us all the days of our lives and at His chosen time will bring us home to heaven. In this world in 2013 there are challenges and uncertainly in the world, but Jesus said in John 16:33 “These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” These may be familiar words, but they are encouraging words from Jesus that we need to take to heart. God is an ever present help in times of trouble. He is for us. Psalm 50:15 “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you, and you will honor Me.” ( 24 hours a day, 7 days a week---God hears your voice---and he makes house-calls.)

We have had a very busy & fruitful month. In addition to the regular Sunday services, youth meetings, radio broadcasts, Bible studies, and monthly pastors meeting,---we have worked with 4 Australian Missionaries (2 teams) , 4 American Missionaries ( 2 teams), and 13 YWAM missions workers in the past 4 weeks; and attended a 2 day seminar outside Manila in the mountains. Also while we were at the conference, our church ministry team (along with other churches) helped a California missions group hold a large crusade at the Astrodome. These last 30days, many people received Jesus as their Savior & Lord and many are being discipled and encouraged in their Christian faith & service. ( I will share a few details of these past 30 days)

When we arrived back from Manila last Sunday night we had no time to go home but went straight to a birthday celebration and then to a funeral service, an unusual combination. The birthday party was for our friend and long-time church member Bobet, and also a celebration for her daughter Jan Denise’s graduation from nursing school. They had been waiting for our arrival, we had good fellowship, food, and we able to pray for God’s blessings on them. The next meeting was for the last evening funeral service for the mother of our church member named Sally, who is an administrator at Leyte High. I was able to share (with Emie Interpreting) a memorial message and the gospel to the people there that night and several people prayed and gave their lives to Christ.

The next afternoon Emie went to minister at the final funeral service and burial. At that time I was going to the bus terminal to pick up pastor Dave Morris, an 84 year old pastor and missionary. He will be with us 1 week, and he is a man who has a lot of wisdom & insight to share about Jesus and the Christian Life and ministry. He had pioneered several churches in Australia which are fruitful today. He is a blessing.

Back to the beginning, on February 26th & 27th we were in Calbayog and Allen on the island of Samar. We helped Australian missionaries Graeme and Paula Connelly and their friend Debbie. They held 2 seminars for pastors & spouses, and church leaders. Paula was the main speaker and her passion is to see lives changed, healed and restored in the Name of Jesus. Emie interpreted for each of them and the meetings were very successful and many people were encouraged & blessed. We had 13 members of a YWAM team stay with us for 3 days. They were mostly students who had completed 3 months of schooling and were now finishing 3 months of field work evangelism. It is always encouraging to see youth who are excited to serve Jesus. During our monthly pastors meeting we had 2 American pastors as guest speakers. Pastor Dan from Colorado, and Pastor Tommy from Georgia. They did an excellent job of ministering to the pastors and leaders, and a Wednesday night service and to the youth.

On March 6th we had Dr. Larry Hunt speak to our Sunday morning congregation in Tacloban. Dr. Hunt has been a friend for many years and was the person God used in the mid-nineties to encourage me to pioneer a church in Tacloban, but we have only seen each other seldom in recent years. He has been president of 3 Bible Colleges and prior to that was a pastor and has a heart for evangelism. He traveled to several places in the Philippines this trip and held a seminar for pastors and church leaders in Tacloban. He wrote these kind and encouraging words at the beginning of a recent email:

“Gordon & Emie:

?First, I want to tell you how much I was impressed with what you both have accomplished in the Philippines, your children, your residence, your church and outreach churches, simply all of it. I admire your work very much and hold it in the highest esteem. I respect you for your lives and work there. You have done very well. God is well pleased, I am sure. The spirit in your church was simply the best I’ve come upon in very many years. The music was straight on. Your passion and vision is well directed and vibrant. Your willingness to help the kingdom of God is unparalleled. I’m simply amazed and am so very glad we connected. Thank you for your love, kindness, graciousness, and ability to care about me. You have always been a constant friend, no wavering. Thank you….” Your colleague and friend; Larry D. Hunt

As we approach 21 years in Missions this upcoming May, we look forward to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ as long as we live. Jesus said in John 9:4 AMP “We must work the works of Him Who sent Me and be busy with His business while it is daylight; night is coming on, when no man can work.”

In the mission field, in order to reach people for Jesus, the partnership between those who are willing to go and those who are willing to help send is of great importance. Emie and I continue to express our thanks to each of you who pray for us, encourage us, and help invest financially in sharing the gospel here in the Philippines and in a few other countries. We continue to pray for the Lord’s blessing on you, your family, church and ministry.

In Christ’s Love, Gordon & Emie

Please continue to pray for us: for wisdom, strength, courage, anointing, healing, protection, and financial and other provision. We could really use some help in regards to finances at this time. Thank-you. “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.” Psalm 122:1

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Our Savior is Born Issue No. 242 December 189th 2012 “The Virgin shall be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel”—which means, “God with us.” MT 1:21

Dear Friends, Hi! Emie and I pray the Lord will be with you in a special, comforting & encouraging way this Christmas and New Year---& give you victory. This time of the year should be one of increased peace and joy but it seems to be for many people a time of stress and pressure. We need to keep our eyes focused on the Lord and trust in Him and He will fulfill His promise.

ISA. 26:3 “You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.”

At times I find it frustrating and disappointing that it seems we live in a time when many people reject Christ and mock God. In America when Christmas approaches it is a time of the ACLU trying to drive out nativity scenes from the public square, and atheists attempt to remove reference to God wherever and whenever they can. In Psalms 2:1-5 the Bible asks the question of why do the nations and rulers rage and plot against the Lord? In verses 4-5 it states: “He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; the Lord shall hold them in derision, then He shall speak to them in His wrath, and distress them in His deep displeasure.” God the Father because of His great love---sent His only begotten Son into this world---to be a sacrifice for our sins and pay the price for our salvation. For those who believe in Him and receive that free gift of God by faith, they receive salvation. But the Bible also says in Galatians 6:7 “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” And in Romans 14:12 “So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.” So I don’t think the proud mockers of today will be mocking very much when they stand alone before God.

In the meantime I believe we need to pray for each person’s salvation ( including the mockers because some of them will become true believers and worshipers of Jesus) and continue to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ wherever He opens the doors to do so.

Jesus said that in this world we would face plenty of problems and difficulties---but Jesus also said in John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Jesus is the light of the world---He is our hope and strength, He is Lord of our past, our present and our future. I am thankful for His birth, His death on the cross for our sins, for His resurrection, and His soon return to rule and reign on this Earth

At the top picture I was the guest speaker to the 2nd Church we pioneered in the Philippines. It is in Culaba and it was their 14th anniversary. On the left is a ministry and feeding outreach to the children in a poor section of Tacloban. To the right Emie and I traveled about 12 hours roundtrip to minister to the congregation in Catarman, Samar. They were having their Christmas party. The people came forward, some to pray to receive Jesus as their Savior & Lord and several to commit their lives to serve the Lord in a greater way. { And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.} ---Jeremiah 29:13

In 2012 we have seen many new people receive Jesus as their Savior and Lord. We have added new churches to Eternal Life Ministries; the radio broadcasts have continued to be an encouragement to many and every month people have been saved; also the poor have been helped in various ways. God has blessed us all and touched the lives of many people. We praise Him for that.

As we move forward to the New Year of 2013 it is our prayer for continued & increased fruitfulness in all the ministry areas. And we pray for God’s special blessings to all of you who are helping us to win people to Jesus. Your friendship, prayers, and financial investments in God’s work here in the Philippines and other areas ---has helped save many souls.

In His love, Gordon & Emie

P.S. PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR US: for the Lord to strengthen, encourage, anoint, protect; & supply ministry needs. Your prayers are important and appreciated. Thank-you. Finances: Please pray: for the Lord to continue to guide and anoint faithful people to invest financially for helping us share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For the Lord to open the windows of heaven financially.

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Giving Thanks to God Issue No 241 November 22nd, 212 Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. ---Psalm 100:4 NKJ And now---all glory to Him who alone is God, who saves us through Jesus Christ our Lord; yes, splendor and majesty, all power and authority are His from the beginning; His they are and His they evermore shall be. And He is able to keep you from slipping and falling away, and to bring you, sinless and perfect, into His glorious presence with mighty shouts of everlasting joy. Amen. ---Jude 1:23-24 TLB

Dear Friends,

Warm greetings once again to each of you, Emie and I pray that the Lord will greatly bless and encourage you in all areas of your life, family, ministries, and faithful service to Him. Jude 1:1b-2 “To: Christians everywhere---beloved of God and chosen by Him. May you be given more and more of God’s kindness, peace, and Love.”

We hope you have a nice Thanksgiving Holiday and pray that the Lord will continue to reach out to all your family and friends. Emie and I will be celebrating Thanksgiving with two other missionary couples later this afternoon and we are looking forward to that. When we count our blessings and consider the incredible Love of God---we all have very much to be Thankful to God for.

We are continuing to reach out to the youth. Here at the astrodome meeting area, Emie and I spoke to the 20 new young people who had been shared the gospel by our youth leaders. They gave their lives to Christ and some of our ministry team members are continuing to teach and help encourage them in their new faith in Jesus.

The apostle Paul in I Timothy 4:12 >“Let no one despise or think less of you because of your youth, but be an example (pattern) for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.” We find and honor and blessing to be able to reach out to these young people. They have enthusiasm and a lot of energy in their prayers, praise, worship, and service to the Lord. They are the future of the church and we will continue to do our best to reach them and people of all ages---with the Good News---the Gospel of Jesus Christ. { Acts 1:8} Jesus also had some important advice to all of us in regards to Children. In Mark 10:13-16:

Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. 15 Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.” 16 And He took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them. We continue to also reach out to the children in the churches the Lord has led us to establish and other outreaches in the community. And of course there is the responsibility we all have to our children and/or grandchildren. We are to do our best to teach them to love and serve the Lord.

WE RECENTLY HAD A BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR OUR YOUNGEST GOD GIVEN DAUGHTER NOREEN.

Noreen was really happy and enjoyed her 2nd Birthday celebration. It is a blessing as well as a real challenge to do a good job in raising children as any parent can testify. All of us can pray for each other in regards to God granting us each wisdom, insight, and strength, and plenty of love to help us be a blessing to our kids.

Emie and I would like to thank all of you for your prayers for us and our children. “Whoever in My name and for My sake accepts and receives and welcomes one such child also accepts and receives and welcomes Me; and whoever so receives Me receives not only Me but

Nov. 26th---Yesterday at our 2 youth meetings at the Astrodome they had a total of 107 youth attended. In the early afternoon meeting there were 60 attending that 1:30-4:30 and 47 the evening meeting. The 1st group are mostly new people who our youth leaders are evangelizing. We do not have enough room for all the youth to meet together at one time.

Three Sundays ago Emie and I traveled the 3&1/2 hour trip to Calbayog, Samar-- where she was the guest speaker for the church anniversary of a pastor friend and I spoke to our Eternal Life Ministries Church there. They were encouraged and it was a good time of fellowship with the people there.

The following Tuesday, Nov. 13th, Emie joined a national prayer team who were traveling by bus for 5 days to different parts of Leyte and Samar. On the 2nd day of travel the bus they were using was breaking down and they had to change for a while to a Jeepney and it had no shock absorbers to speak of and as a result Emie’s back was hurt. When they returned to Tacloban mid-trip Emie had to stop traveling and she could walk but needed help. Then her back went out completely and she could not get out of bed for 48 hours. We prayed a lot, and she took prescribed medication for pain and muscle relaxing, but the medicine was not helping much. Finally after 2 days and much more intense prayer---she could get out of bed and began getting better. As of this time she is okay. We thank the Lord for restoring her.

Two days ago we had a 10 A.M. ministry outreach to children in one of the villages on the outskirts of Tacloban. The team shared the gospel and gave the children some home cooked Philippine snacks. Next Saturday we will hold the outreach later in the afternoon so more of the parents can attend as well. This is a poorer neighborhood and they appreciate our ministry there.

Today I sent money to help a poor elderly lady named Josepa Machado. Most people call her Nanay-( grandmother). She is in her 80’s and worked for many years for a ministry in Samar with their Sunday school. She still has an amazing burden for children. She needs prayer for healing as I just got word she is bedridden as of now. Due to the help of one donor, we are able to send her some monthly assistance.

Emie & I would like to once again express our heartfelt THANKS to you for your prayers, encouragement, and financial investments which combined are a very important help to us in sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ and see many people of all ages get saved. God bless you greatly.

In His Love, Gordon & Emie P.S. PLEASE PRAY FOR US: for wisdom, health, protection, provision, strength, and very fruitful ministries. Finances: for the Lord to continue to touch the hearts of willing & faithful partners to help us win souls.