November/December 2010 Prayer Letter

Dear Pastors and Praying Friends,

Good News! The angel said to the shepherds in Luke 2:10, “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy.” We have much good news to share this month! Joshua’s Arrival: November 17, Joshua Thomas Stover was born weighing 5 lbs. 13 oz. and measuring 19 1/3 inches long. He and Sara are doing great. Sara’s parents were visiting during this time and had the opportunity to meet their new grandson when he was just a few hours old. Thank you for praying for his safe arrival!

3 Weddings & 7 Baptisms: We had the privilege of seeing three couples in the church get married on November 27 -- Rubén & Yovanna, Fran & Irma, and Johnny & Lucy. All had been living together for some time and were excited about taking this step of obedience. We had a reception afterwards for them at the church. The very next day, the three newly-wed couples and one other young man (Elvis) followed the Lord in believer’s baptism. We had the baptism in the Chile River. What an special time it was to see these folks taking these steps of obedience for their Lord! Many of those who were baptized are growing in Christ and are wanting to serve in the church. Praise the Lord!

Thanksgiving: We enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with Sara’s parents and several folks from church. We are so thankful for the people that God has given us to work with both here in Perú and in the United States. Thank you for your prayers and support; we could not do it without you!

Graduation: December 3, 10 students graduated from the Macedonia Baptist College. I am thankful to have the opportunity to teach and invest in the lives of these young people.

Christmas: Our church Christmas service will be held December 22 with refreshments and gifts given for the children after the service. December 23, we will be having a neighborhood Christmas party in our home. God has allowed us to build friendships with several of our neighbors and we look forward to being able to share with them the true meaning of Christmas. Please pray that the Lord would bless and work in these times! We are also looking forward to spending Christmas Day with several families from church. December 31, we are planning a watch night service. Rubén and Johnny will each be preaching a short message during this service. This will be their first time preaching. Please pray for them!

Prayer Requests:
-Please keep us in prayer as we travel back to the United States on January 9th. We will be visiting for one month to be able to attend my brother Gabriel’s wedding and to visit with family. We look forward to stopping by several supporting churches as well.
-Please also continue to pray for the salvation of: Otie, Jesús, and Luis.

Thank you so much for all you do to see souls saved here in Perú!

May the Lord bless you all with a very blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Rejoicing in the Newborn King,
Robert, Sara, Josiah, Caleb & Joshua Stover