 We're so glad you've chosen to attend our online Sunday church service. We recommend starting with the first YouTube video for the adult Bible class message from Ed Hughlett Sr., and then clicking on down through the worship, special music from Barry Ward and the pre-sermon Memorial Day video. We plan to make Pastor Hughlett's live-recorded session available later in the day on Sunday. Adult Bible Class--Ed Hughlett Sr. Ed Hughlett Sr. bring this week's message about life's power. We are currently going through the book of Philippians. Worship Service--Larry, Kim & Joan Special--Barry Ward Pre-Sermon Video--Memorial Day Sunday Sermon--Pastor Ed Hughlett The essential difference between being “poor in spirit” and being “meek,” is that “poor in spirit” focuses on our sinfulness, whereas “meekness” focuses on God’s power, authority and holiness. And we surrender. As we sincerely mourn in sorrow over our sinfulness we are naturally broken and willing to submit to His Holiness; His direction; His leading because He alone is worthy to lead. You see, meekness is not weakness; it is surrender; it is the horse in its strength broken and made useful when it "submits to the hand." In our case, the hand of God. We again can see logical sequence and progression in the Beatitudes. Being poor in spirit causes us to turn away from ourselves in mourning, and meekness causes us to turn toward God in seeking His righteousness with a desire to do His will.
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We're so glad you've chosen to attend our online Sunday church service. We recommend starting with the first YouTube video for the adult Bible class message from Ed Hughlett Sr., and then clicking on down through the worship, special music from Barry Ward and the HCC trio, and the sermon from Pastor Ed Hughlett. Adult Bible Class--Ed Hughlett Sr.Ed Hughlett Sr. bring this week's message about life's power. We are currently going through the book of Philippians. Worship Service--Larry, Kim & Joan Specials--Barry Ward and HCC Trio Sunday Sermon--Pastor Ed Hughlett“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” (Matthew 5:4). Here we go from one seemingly paradoxical statement to the next. What could be more self-contradictory than the idea that the way to happiness is sadness; happy are the sad? The path to joy is in mourning? Today we learn that Spiritual poverty leads to godly sorrow and only those who are willing to understand and respond to their poverty in spirit can become those who who mourn over it.  We're so glad you've chosen to attend our online Sunday church service. We recommend starting with the first YouTube video for the adult Bible class message from Ed Hughlett Sr., and then clicking on down through the worship, special music from Larry, pre-sermon video clips, and the sermon from Pastor Ed Hughlett. Adult Bible Class--Ed Hughlett Sr. Ed Hughlett Sr. bring this week's message about life's prize. We are currently going through the book of Philippians. Worship Service--Larry, Kim & Joan Special--Larry Pre-Sermon Videos Sunday Sermon--Pastor Ed HughlettIn this series of messages during the COVID-19 outbreak, I've tried to target a larger audience than just our church family and I've tried to speak to foundational topics from Scripture about the path to blessing and healing - humility, prayer, repentance and faith. Today we come full circle to the virtue of humility as we look at the paradoxical statements made by our Savior in Matthew chapter Five. Here we learn, only the poor will make it to Heaven! We're so glad you've chosen to attend our online Sunday church service. We recommend starting with the first YouTube video for the adult Bible class message from Ed Hughlett Sr., and then clicking on down through the worship, special music from Barry Ward, and the sermon from Pastor Ed Hughlett. Adult Bible Class--Ed Hughlett, Sr.Ed Hughlett Sr. bring this week's message about life's prize. We are currently going through the book of Philippians. Worship Service--Larry, Kim & Barry Specials--Barry Ward Barry Ward sings "Man I Used to Be" & "Too Much Trouble" at Harper Christian Church. Sunday Sermon--Pastor Ed HughlettThere are numerous ways to please God but every one of them is initiated through faith, "for without faith it is impossible to please God." As we read the Bible, we find that faith reverses the natural order of the physical. In the natural, we see and then we believe. In fact, we have a saying, SEEING IS BELIEVING. But by faith, we believe and then we see.  Hello All,
During this time of change and uncertainity, no matter how things look or how we feel, we know that God is in control. The main thing we want to let everyone know is that we are safe and healthy here in Brazil. We are experiencing many of the things here that you all are experiencing there in the US including stay at home orders and closures of nonessential businesses. Our team has also prayerfully decided to temporarily halt ministry in our rural communities. This decision was made mainly to protect those we serve with less than optimal health and lack of access to sufficient resources because at this time, there are confirmed cases in the city where we live, but no cases in these communities at this time . While it has been hard to stay away, we believe this is the best way to serve them at this time. Our team is using this time to focus on our families and also for group prayer and Bible study online. One of our team goals for this year was for all the team members to begin learning English so Lisa and another bilingual team member have been teaching English online for team members. Before Coronavirus arrived, we were able to complete two important trainings. One on Godly leadership and another with World Challenge in use of Community Health Evangelism (CHE), the tool we are using in community development. It was a great time of learning and fellowship for our entire team. We are looking forward to putting our new skills and knowledge into practice as soon as we are able. Especially in this uncertain time, we want and need your prayers and partnership. We again want to thank all of those who currently partner with us. If you feel God is calling you to begin partnering with our ministry or to increase your current partnership, contributions can be made through CTEN, either online at www.cten.org/dalewhittom or by mail or phone at CTEN, PO Box 291307, Kerrville, TX 78029-1307, 800-872-5404. Praises
Dale & Lisa Whittom  Dear Pastor and Friends,
Since we have not been able to return to Ethiopia we have been able to take care of some personal health issues. We are staying at home now here in Missouri as requested, for the good of our health. Now that the Corona virus is in Ethiopia, the American Embassy is advising all Americans that wish to return to the United States to make their travel plans quickly while there are still commercial flights available. Ethiopian Airline is currently the only airline with direct flights from Addis Ababa to the United States. For those who prefer to remain in Ethiopia, they are advised to be prepared to stay for an indefinite period of time. There is only one hospital in the capital city of approximately 8 million that will be treating those diagnosed with COVID-19. PRAY FOR YOUR MISSIONARIES! Many of the country people are blaming all foreigners, including missionaries, for bringing COVID-19 into the country. Satan uses many such things to attack God’s mission. PRAY FOR YOUR MISSIONARIES! Papua New Guinea also has confirmed cases of the Corona virus. We have not heard of any deaths in the country from our people there. PRAY FOR YOUR MISSIONARIES! National pastor from Papua New Guinea, Birua Sialas, was recently here in Missouri for a short visit. Some of the missionaries and friends were happy to greet him. There were prayers and tears as he returned to PNG. Our brother, Tura Mako, leads the church in Fitche. The Sunday school is blessed as Tura teaches the Word of God. Abdi Boru Primary School has been recognized by the government as the “Best private school.” Both the Northway Baptist Church and Abdi Boru School meet on the same property and minister to many children. Pray for Bro. Tura as he leads the church and school. Thank you ministry partners for your prayers and faithful support. Your missionaries, Frank and Karon Auterson We're so glad you've chosen to attend our online Sunday church service. We recommend starting with the first YouTube video for the adult Sunday School message from Ed Hughlett Sr., and then clicking on down through the worship, special music from Kim & Joan, and the sermon from Pastor Ed Hughlett. Adult Bible Class--Ed Hughlett, Sr. Ed Hughlett Sr. bring this week's message about life's prize. We are currently going through the book of Philippians. Worship Service--Larry, Kim & Joan Special--"How Beautiful"--Kim & Joan Sunday Sermon--Pastor Ed Hughlett This final message from 2 Chronicles 7 reveals the natural result of seeking God's face is turning away from that which dishonors God's presence in our lives. When we see a clearer picture of how glorious God is, it's then we get a glimpse of how ugly we are, creating a desire for change. We're so glad you've chosen to attend our online Sunday church service. We recommend starting with the first YouTube video for the adult Sunday School message from Ed Hughlett Sr., and then clicking on down through the worship, special music from the trio, and the sermon from Pastor Ed Hughlett. Adult Sunday School--Ed Hughlett, Sr.Ed Hughlett Sr. bring this week's message about life's prize. We are currently going through the book of Philippians. Worship Service--Larry & KimSpecial Music--One Achord Trio Sunday Sermon--Pastor Ed Hughlett Pastor Ed Hughlett continues in our study of the Four avenues of repentance listed in 2 Chronicles 7:14, a message titled "Seeking God's Face--Not Just His Hand." 
 Dear friends,
Here is the latest... Medical updates: We came from Ukraine January 1, 2020 for medical treatment and analysis. We are well, but we do not travel much now because of the virus related restrictions. Ron finished 39 days (he calls it 40 to remind him of Jesus’ time in the wilderness) of radiation treatment on March 11 in Amarillo, Texas. Everything signals his health is very good. On March 12 we went to a great missions conference in San Diego. On March 1, Nancy and some grandkids, etc. went to a big concert at a church in Pampa, Texas. She went to the restroom and it was dark when she returned to her seat and she fell on the steps. We treated her right wrist area for a bad bruise and she wore a wrist movement restriction gadget. She did normal work, etc. but on April 1, we had a routine checkup and the doctor wanted to x-ray her arm. It clearly showed the wrist bone was fractured that night, but was healing itself. The doctor said to keep using the arm wrap thing and to keep working outside, walking, mowing, etc. Thank the Lord for his grace in our lives. On another medical note, one grandson broke his leg working in our back yard on April 8. Seems there’s never a lack of happenings around us :) Prayer items:
Bible College: We were able to have a good number of classes in the Bible college before Covid-19 slowed things down. We have had to reschedule other classes, but we, like many churches, are doing some things differently for a while and in a few days Ron will teach a course online for students in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. Please pray for the college. We have two or three cities where we plan to possibly start some classes in the fall. The cities are in Ukraine, Georgia, and Estonia. With the state of the world, only God can make things happen, so we totally depend on Him and his timing. Service: This Easter season, let’s remember that God does not need any of us in order to accomplish His work of bringing people to Him. I received an email from another missionary who gave me some of these thoughts. God has been working and will continue to work. It is only by the wonderful grace of our Lord Jesus that we (all Christians) are allowed to serve Him. He loves us, his children, no matter what, and I am always amazed that God allows me to be in ministry for Him. He does not need us and we are not worthy, but just knowing and appreciating that fact qualifies us to be Jesus’ partners. They crucified Him, but Acts 2:24 says it was impossible for death to hold him. We are therefore on the winning team because our Captain cannot lose. The resurrection guaranteed it all. Easter is now past in America, but in Ukraine, it is April 19 this year. Let’s all pray for God to continue to use His own Word to bring more people into the fold. Thank you so much for helping us win Ukrainians for Christ. We count you among our dear friends. Pray for Peace in Ukraine. Ron and Nancy Minton |
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