May/June 2008

^KJV Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

It is wonderful to know that God works in us and for us. What a wonderful Saviour! He loves us and cares for us. I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying the Lord’s blessings.

I have had a wonderful time reporting to supporting churches these past couple of months. It is uplifting to visit with our friends in all the churches and see what the Lord is doing. I am now at the end of visiting churches and am looking forward to getting to the field.

We have run into a snag with our visa paperwork to get into Colombia. It has taken two months to get a paper we needed from the IRS. We actually had to ask for it twice. We are now in the process of getting the appropriate seals of authentication. The paperwork will need to go to the Colombian consulate where it will be authenticated by them. We will then send it to Brother William Aya so that our ministry in Colombia will be recognized by the Colombian government. Then a letter of invitation will be sent to us so that we can apply for the visa. I am optimistic that everything will be “smooth sailing” from here on, and am hoping that it will all be done by the beginning of August. We were planning to leave on June 24th, but we have put everything on hold. Please pray for this to go smoothly.

Most of you know by now about the Panama school project. The government is allowing us to print a Christian text book for each public school child to use in the mandatory religious class. It is a monumental task. The estimated cost is $3,000,000.00. Our home church has a real burden to see this project accomplished although it is far above our means. In May they had a potluck after church and then auctioned off delicious desserts prepared by the ladies (and a few men). There was a great spirit of sacrifice and giving, and $16,000.00 was raised for printing the text books. Thank you Mission Boulevard Baptist Church! If anyone would like to receive a DVD about this project, please contact us and we will gladly send it to you. Also, it can be viewed at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUzoDrCQLY4 on the internet.

I want to thank you for your prayers and support as we endeavor to do the Lord’s work.

In Christ,

Michael Lea and family