Conference President's Update for Oct. 31

Great Lakes Conference Date - Oct 31/05
Bible Methodist Connection of Churches




PLEASE PRAY FOR SIS. MIKE HOBBS (Rev. Daniel Hobb's Mother)
Joann Hobbs has been diagnosed with multiple melanoma bone marrow cancer. At this point it is treatable, but not curable. She has had six blood transfusions so far. She has type O negative blood which is rare and finding enough blood can be a problem.

She can be treated on an outpatient basis and may go home today. She has had a bone scan to determine the exact status of the bone cancer so that treatment can proceed. She is very sleepy and extremely weak and says that her vision does not stay clear for long. She needs lots of prayer, but her spirits seem to be good.
The Hobbs need lots of prayer as Ada Hobbs, her mother-in-law, is also being treated for cancer in multiple places

Arlene, a niece, writes, "I know they will appreciate your call or card, so do what you can to let them know that they are not forgotten!"
Home phone: 570-648-9005 (Keep trying as their answering service is not working right)
Home address: RD#1 Box 66 Shamokin, PA 17872

The David Black Family -- Traveling Great Lakes Conference for the Next Two Weeks
The Blacks will be raising shares for their support as they return to the Philippines. Pray for their safety. And please pray for them as they adjust to Robert being away at Hobe Sound Bible College. It's a big adjustment!

A Sad note from Rev. Tim Keep
Here's the story:

Carol is one of our main church members (as well as the treasurer) in Banaue; one of David Yucaddi's converts. She is a beautiful Christian! Her husband died tragically last year when his jeep fell off a mountain, leaving her with seven mouths to feed and a very small income. She worked through that tragedywith faith and a strong Christian community. But life just tougher. Just a few weeks ago, after days and days of rain, a mudslide buried her entire home while she and her children slept. Carol was able to get out and to rescue five of her children, but two of her young daughters were buried alive! Rescuers were unable to get to them in time. One of them was a youth leader in Banaue church, and the other girl was quite young.

Though Carol has suffered greatly through this, she has she has also manifest sincere faith in her Lord and given a powerful testimony of His love and faithfulness. David Yucaddi just told us recently that all over Banaue people have marveled at the grace of God given to her during this time. Many came to comfort her, but they always left more comforted by her. Her confidence in God and commitment to Him is stronger than ever!

Now, in order to show the love of Christ to Carol and her family, the Banaue Bible Methodist Church is seeking to raise funds to build Carol and her family a new, simple home (the old one was completely destroyed). We are trying to raise about $3,000 and of course some of that has already been given. But if the Lord would give you the heart and means to help with this project it would be most appreciative. I'll be happy to send pics and info when the project is completed. A work crew in Banaue would like to get started by the middle of November as Carol and family are currently without a home of their own. Can you help? Thanks ahead of time for your prayers and gifts!

If you can send funds to Monte Stetler,
Bible Methodist Missions
P.O Box 18128,
Elsmere KY, 41018.
Becky and I would also appreciated you letting us know what you can do so that we can inform the team in Banaue. But please don't be
pressured by that. We just need to know what to expect. Our trust is in the Lord, and we know that this isn't the best time for some.

Love,
Tim and Becky

Conference President's Travels
My family and I enjoyed a very, very full weekend at Dawn Valley. I lead the annual fall meeting for the Ontario Interdenominational Holiness Association. In the meeting Rev. Joel Byer was elected to serve as the new President for this fine group. He has already been carrying the bigger part of the load for me. We had a wonderful day with the Dawn Valley people and shared in their Sunday afternoon prayer meeting as they sought God's moving during revival meetings with Rev. Harry Plank. We visited friends and family and were certainly blessed.
On of the families here at Rock Lake provided an overnight stay for Saundy and Me last week at "The Shack". It is a Bed & Breakfast & Bananna Split delight. That was one lovely pastor appreciation gift. And, it would be a great place to send your pastor. I have a bunch of brochures if I can help you.
Sunday was a surprise potluck at Rock Lake for the Baileys and my family. That was so much fun -- no planning, no preparation --- just go and enjoy!
Last night was our fifth Sunday Rally at Cedar Springs. Rev. Kim Hough spoke -- and what a message. God helped him preach and I heard very, very excellent responses to the content afterwards. THANK YOU BRO. HOUGH.
Tomorrow I will be heading for southern Indiana to be with Rex and Debbie Albring in a Tuesday throught Sunday meeting with them. Please pray for God's help and blessing.
GOD IS AT WORK THROUGHOUT THE CONFERENCE. IT IS ALL ABOUT HIM!

Blake and Saundy Jones