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Dear Family,
Friends, and Supporters of MTT Ministries,
We hope all of you had a blessed holiday. Sometimes Christmas can hold sad memories as well as the remembrance of the joyful times. We were sorry to hear that Joyce's uncle passed away right before Christmas, but are excited to know that we will see him again in heaven. Things like this help us to focus on the Christ of Christmas, instead of the materialism that is so prevalent these days.
It has only been 2 weeks since we arrived back home after being in Antigua with a team over the Christmas and New Year holidays. We had the most amazing and wonderful time imaginable. We were reminded once again that the richest joy at Christmas comes from serving the Lord and ministering to others. The young people on the team were away from their families during the holidays so they could give of themselves to others. The rewards were great.
Jerry Baker, who is the director of the Caribbean Radio Lighthouse, and Linda Baker, his wife, were our host and hostess for the 3 weeks we were there. Ken and Nancy Kirkland also helped out. We enjoyed working with all of these dedicated missionaries so much. They gave our team numerous ministry opportunities. And as a result, 19 people made professions of faith and several surrendered their lives to the Lord. Almost every one of our team members had a chance to lead someone to the Lord.
We were thankful to be able to have two 3-day VBS clubs, a neighborhood Bible club, opportunities to carol door to door and pass out literature, numerous Sunday School and church services all over the island, nursing home services, a meeting at a girl's home, and even went to some homes to encourage the shut-in and those going through trials. We were even able to be a part of a radio broadcast for the Caribbean Radio Lighthouse, as well as doing a recording session using our handchimes and vocal music at the station.
At one of the church services, we met a lady who works at the local TV station. We were surprised to be invited a few days later to appear on TV. We did interviews, sang a group song and played a handchime number. It was aired the following evening. Hopefully, the Lord will use this to reach others across the island with the Gospel.
There were many tourists on the island coming and going during the holidays. I'm sure most of them were there to soak up the sun, and enjoy the beauty of the island. Of course, our team enjoyed the island as well. It was absolutely beautiful. But we also experienced a deep joy that only a Christian can experience, and that is seeing people come to Christ for salvation at Christmas time or any time of the year.
Upcoming Mission Teams:
Please pray that . .
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1. The new converts in Antigua would grow in the Lord
2. That the Lord would richly bless and supply the needs of the Bakers & Kirklands in Antigua
3. We would be able to find more Godly young people for our summer teams (let us know of any prospects)
4. We would be able to line up more meetings in churches this spring for our extension group and to present our ministry
We praise God for . .
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1. Safety on the Antigua trip
2. The souls saved on the Antigua trip
3. The changes in a young man who surrendered his life to Christ in Antigua
4. Those who pray for and support MTT
Molding the next generation for Christ,
Your Missionaries,
Bob and Joyce Landis
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| Jerry & Linda Baker |
A lady singing with us at a nursing home |
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| The Team |
Our guys with a young man who surrendered his life to the Lord at the youth rally |
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| James working in VBS |
The Caribbean Radio Lighthouse |
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