Prayer & Encouragement
Update
Dear Partners Unto The Harvest,
As we draw to the end of another “Labor Day Holiday”, I am grateful to have spent it with family. And as we enter a different season of ministry, I want to take time to extend our gratitude for your part in the ministry of Rainbow Bible Ranch. All summer long, I am reminded of the team effort to accomplish so much. You in prayers and support play a vital role.
As I went through the day, I was struck by the idea of “celebration of labor”. This century old celebration seems somewhat odd for a national holiday. However, as I thought of the work and workers across this great nation, I could not help but think of the many biblical references to labor and the tasks at hand. Jesus’ words in Matthew chapter nine are quite poignant.
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
The words recorded there are full of truth and conviction.
The fall season brings about many projects, and time to accomplish them is drawing shorter, especially on the many outside projects. I will be sending an update here shortly in the Rainbow Reflector.
A special event that is drawing nearer as well is our Annual Men’s Day. This will be held September 29th here at the ranch. Please be prayer about that.
And finally, your gifts of support are so needed. Our numbers were down some from the previous years. And even though we had abundant moisture this year, the drought of years past takes it’s toll. Contributions are also behind to an extent. We proceed in faith everyday believing God for His provision…. But people are a part of the plan. Thank you in advance for what you can contribute as God leads in that area.
And of course, prayer is essential. Keep Praying.