February 2007

1 Timothy 1:11 KJV
According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

Hello from Panama!

What a privilege it is to be entrusted with the most important message on earth. It is also sobering to think of the responsibility and magnitude of the job, but I am glad that God is able to use us. I am happy because there is another Panamanian soul going to heaven. His name is Florencio. I was invited to pray for a cataract surgery he will be having on March 6th. After praying for him, I began to share the Gospel, and he gave his life to our Lord. Amen.

I spent two weeks of February (and one in January) tearing down the church building and house in Gatún to make way for a new set of locks for the Panama Canal. It was a sad sight, but I rejoiced that the materials were in good condition. Half were shipped to Cuatro Calles to rebuild the church that was swept away by flood waters, and the other half went to Cañazas to build there. The brethren in Cañazas were so excited that they built their building in record time. They completed it in eight days so that it could be ready for the ordination of their pastor and the organization to the church there. I am truly excited for Pastor Geronimo Torres, who was ordained on February 23rd, and this new Independent Baptist Church (Iglesia Bautista Bethel)which was organized on the 24th. I ask you to pray that the Lord will bless them and that they will continue their focus on missions and be a blessing in that area.

As always we appreciate you, your prayers, and your support that makes wonderful things happen here in Panama. May God bless you richly in glory.

In Christ,

Michael Lea and Family