Freedom Baptist Church

Mission Letter - 2008

May you find this letter with the great blessing of Almighty God on your life! Here in Alaska we are enjoying the cold temperatures normally associated with the arctic north-west at the top of the world. I never realized how big Alaska really is. It was purchased from Russia on March 30, 1867, and achieved statehood January 3, 1959. When flying across this vast state, it became apparent to me how large this big block of ice really is. They say that if you cut Alaska in half, it will make Texas the third largest state in the U.S!

• We experienced extra weeks of sub-zero temperatures with very little snow
• In February, we saw daylight until 7 pm nightly (dead of winter gives only 4 hours of daylight in December and January)
• Moose are alive and well; nice size bull was in our front yard gingerly nibbling on the twigs above the frosted crystals of snow

Besides the outward blessings of God we see every day, here at Freedom Baptist Church, Eagle River, Alaska (just outside Anchorage) we are enjoying some choice blessings form our Creator God, Jesus the Messiah. A one page letter limits what will be outlined, but I will endeavor to convey God’s goodness to us:

• Praise the Lord for regular visitors attending church services!
• One family committed to join the church soon
• Another family attending more services regularly
• Church Members serving in Treasury, Sunday School, & Children’s church
• Three regular families going soul-winning – hundreds of tracts given out!
• Thank the Lord for two new Air Force families attending services!
• Wonderful Catholic Lady attending all Services last Sunday, hearing the gospel
• 15 Missionaries, supported via our church, preaching the gospel world-wide
• Super reports from varied mission fields describing God’s movement in hearts
• Thankful for direct answers from God to specific prayers, I John 5:14-15
• Church kids handing out kids New Testaments at their activities in the community
• Bold teenagers giving everyone tracts at skating arena at statewide competitions

The greatest blessing of God is knowing Jesus Christ as our personal Savior. Could you imagine, not being a Christian? What were we thinking before we came to Christ?

II Corinthians 4:3-6 says we were not thinking right because the Devil was blinding our minds. His greatest tool, or one of them, is polluting the minds of people. Remember, he has over 6000 years of experience! May God help us to focus our minds on reaching sinners with the gospel, so Christ can save their soul, rejuvenate their minds, and snatch them from the burning! -Jude vs 22-23 And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.

David says in Psalms 146:8, The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous! I rejoice in the Lord so much because He loves me – He says He loves the righteous! Because we are righteous in His sight He has set his affection on all who name the name of Christ. Now, let us pray that God will work on minds, save souls, build churches and glorify Himself!

II Thessalonians 3:1, Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you.

Your friends and fellow laborers in Christ, Rod Julian & Family

 

"But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen." ~Holy Bible (KJV), 2 Peter 3:18

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