Conference President's Update for Dec. 10

Urgent Prayer Request
Sis. Mike Hobbs is very, very ill. She has been given a lot of blood but she was so low this morning that the doctor feared she might go into cardiac arrest. Please lift Bro. and Sis. Hobbs in prayer.
Rev. Daniel Hobbs, his wife Carol and their five children are traveling from Evart tonight to be with his parents. If you get this yet this evening, please pray for safety for them on the highways.

Wonderful Preachers' Christmas Supper
Thirty-two gathered at "The Shack" for a lovely Christmas dinner and fellowship. The Shack is a beautiful, large bed and breakfast facility with lovely rooms, fireside fellowship rooms, conference room, game rooms, etc. Rev. Johnson organized the event and Rev. Sumner lead the worship time.

Conference President's Schedule
Saundy and I enjoyed ministering at the Vandercook Bible Methodist Church last Sunday. A fine congregation welcomed us and I was happy to share what God is doing in my heart -- capturing me with HOPE. He is the God of Hope! The Hillings were lovely hosts for the day. We returned home late in the evening, but happy to be a part of our ministers' lives and contented to share with their people.
Friday, Saundy and the boys and I headed for GBS for their Christmas program. What a thrill! And how do you stay seated when the choir is singing "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name"? What a celebration it was. This year baby Jesus is Phil and Dorcas Bishop's little baby, Blake. So, I even got to see a little namesake. We got to visit with Melvin and Sandy Adams who had flown in for the service. Of course there were lots of others that we missed talking to in the crowd. We hurried back home today since the guys wanted to get the snow machines running and then were off to their S.S. class Christmas party at the Bailey's.
May the God of Hope and Peace fill your hearts with Christmas. Christmas is Emmanuel -- GOD WITH US!
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Rev. Blake Jones

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A Sam Davis Update
If you have been following the story of Bro. Sam Davis' tragic burns and his recovery, you will be interested to read this. It was not so many days ago that they feared for his life and air-lifted him out of Mexico. He is a missionary of long standing and noteable record.

Dear Pray-ers,
An updated update!!

Nancy Davis called a short while ago with the incredible news that Brother Sam was discharged from the hospital yesterday afternoon!! He is in the camper which is still on the hospital grounds (Army Base). He will receive further treatment on an outpatient basis. I am not sure how long they will be there.

The doctors at the Burn Center (one of the top in the nation) said they never saw a case where the burns were as bad as Brother Sam's and healed so quickly. Every skin graft "took" perfectly and continues to grow. We know that God has undertaken in a wonderful way. Nancy says the doctors recognize this as an unusual case. Again, to God be the Glory!!!!

Nancy wants to thank everyone who prayed and asks us to pray now especially for the emotional healing that Brother Sam needs after this traumatic (putting it mildly!)experience.

Nancy told me of several contacts that were made while in the hospital that might be one of the reasons God allowed this to happen - and the end is not yet! There is no question that God will continue to get glory and work for the salvation of souls through the witness this family have been to people who otherwise would never have come in contact with those who really know the Lord. Pray for all these contacts, and all the outreaching, ongoing effects of this whole situation.
How great is our God! How great is His Name and His greatness is unsearchable.

One more item:
Some have asked about the burns on Sister Nancy's legs. They are healing with the help of some medication. The largest is about four inches long and two inches wide. A small portion of this is third degree, the rest is second.

God's people have been wonderfully drawn together through this suffering of members of "The Body." May we all be strengthened in the bonds of love and faith, and thereby be prepared for whatever may lie ahead for any of us. The trying of our faith is much more precious to God than of gold that perisheth. ( See I Peter 1:7)

When Nancy has the full report written, we will hope to include a copy in the Rope-Holder - probably January.

Praying that we might be able to praise Him more perfectly,

Anita Brechbill/Rope-Holders