I can’t say thank you enough for those who have supported The Virtual Pew. If I could get the monthly support like we got last month so much of the stress would be relieved. I know I am to trust in the Lord, and I do, but sometimes when I don’t know how I am going to pay the bills it is tough. Then, as always, God comes through. So, for those again, praying, and giving, I thank you so much, you are a reminder of God’s faithfulness and that He is indeed Jehovah Jireh.
As to the monthly ministry: I have been making more of an effort promoting The Virtual Pew including making memes to be posted as well as increasing the number of posting teachings. There has also been more and more contact as these efforts are increased. This month I have had to as of today’s date, 8/20/2021 11 face to face contacts with persons receiving services, and some 175+ FB interactions and get this, this month, after a brief add campaign, over 10,000 online visitors. Regarding the effectiveness of ministry; God is still using The Virtual Pew, there is no doubt that God is still using it to touch the lives of so many others on the fringes. There is also no doubt of the need of ongoing monthly support and help if it is to continue.
This month there were also some unexpected medical issues that came up, not having insurance made it concern but within 30 minutes of posting those concerns on Facebook those needs were met. God continues to meet my needs and I am appreciative of that. Sheila, my fiancé, and I are also moving closer to making a decision as to our wedding date. With that comes some extra pressure as to the continuation of ministry, our role in ministry together as well as the ways God will provide while at the same time allowing Sheila to thrive in the calling God has placed on her life. After so many years in ministry I feel compelled to make sure that she follows her heart in ministry. I want her to feel complete and believe that God can have us work together, and if that means me in a supporting role to assist her, I am open to that. Sheila I believe is in many ways a continuation of The Virtual Pew as her primary postings on FaceBook for example are Biblical Memes and such that uplift others. I have no doubt, God has put us together.
Regarding calling, I must be honest. I have had several ministry opportunities
over the last months and am looking at those as options. Sheila and I have visited one of the locations recently. With the three
ministry opportunities I would be required to move for 2 of them, and the third an option to possibly stay here in Wichita and commute. Of course, a lot of prayer on this
and more information as appropriate can be shared about this opportunity. Of
course, there is also the possibility that The Virtual Pew could press on and
beyond opening doors to teach, preach, and continue reaching out to those on
the fringes. On all of this, prayers are
requested.
Thankfully, this is another month that seems as if we will get by, for that, I
am grateful. Of course, with your ongoing help and support we can do more than
just get by, we can do more and relieve some of that stress. Of course ongoing support is required to get by.
Make sure to check out The Virtual Pew Facebook page and web site for ongoing
articles and teachings, as well as recommending us to others who may need
someone to lend a listening ear and heart to their troubles.
If willing to help, it is greatly appreciated. I ask you, do not write checks or make contributions to me. All contributions should be made either to The Virtual Pew or Mosaic. The Virtual Pew is a Religious Organization and Mosaic is a 501-C3 nonprofit.
1249 North Saint Francis
Wichita Kansas, 67214
