New
Baby!
Dear
Praying Family,
We're working
on updating our pictures at www.stonesinperu.shutterfly.com.
since we realized we haven't posted much in the last few
months.
The
Growing Family
We
had a surprise last night! We thought we still had
another 10 days or so until #3 would put in his appearance,
but he decided to be very unperuvian and arrive early
rather than late (as his siblings did).
Samuel David
Stone was born at 3:52 AM today, March 27. He weighed
3.06
kg / 6.75 lbs and was 50 cm / 19.7 inches
long.
Angela and Samuel are both doing well. What a blessing
and a joy! We’re not counting our chickens yet,
but he seems quieter and sleeps longer than his older
brother and sister did! Alison and Ben were very excited
to come see their new baby brother at the clinic. Alison
(3) can’t wait to “help” change, feed,
hold, dress, and of course play with her new baby. Ben
(1 ½) was very cute (and quite impressed us) by
gently patting Samuel and wanted to crawl all over the
bed around him. We’re looking forward to the
challenges and joys God will give this family of five! |
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Our Bible College (Lima Baptist Theological Seminary)
We’re finishing our second week of classes and God
has brought us nearly 100 students this semester. I’m
teaching Creationism and 3 sections of Hebrew. Due to another
missionary being on furlough, I’m also directing the
ministry this semester. My plate is quite full, but we have
a great group of Peruvian and American teachers and it’s
a privilege to serve as needed. Please continue to pray
for a campus of our own as our borrowed facilities are
shrinking
every year.
Living
Hope Baptist Church
There are many
things to be thankful for. We’ve seen
God’s grace at work in many lives. Yet there
are often challenges as well. While we feel this
church plant
could
blossom very soon, there have been spiritual casualties
in its short history that would make our adversary
glad. Please
pray for a case of church discipline that will
come before the congregation tomorrow. We are asking
God
to raise
up more strong families and godly men who will
honor Him and
serve in the church. This Sunday is also our annual
business meeting. We would love to provide a more
substantial
salary for our Peruvian pastor, but an increase
will require sacrificial
giving from the church family.
As always we are deeply grateful for your prayers
and support. Thank you for standing with us in
serving the Lord in Peru!
In Him,
Jonathan, Angela, Alison, Benjamin, and Samuel
Stone
jastone@abweperu.org OR jastone@abwe.cc
(570) 972-1272
Samuel David with his grandpa and namesake - David Stone.
A kiss from big sister Alison.
Samuel with his grandparents.
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