Dear family and friends,
We appear to have survived another Canadian winter, though quite frankly it didn't put up much of a fight this time. We did have the odd blast of snow but very little compared with some years. I remember one year when we lived further north, in the 'snow belt', there was an accumulation of eighteen feet in total! Over all these years we have been grateful for all the prayer and the safety the Lord has given us.
The last days have been very difficult, particularly for Carol. Our much loved brother and brother-in-law went to be with the Lord last Thursday, over in Wales. We are, of course, deeply grieved at the loss, but also very happy that the day Carol was baptized he trusted the Lord as his own personal Saviour. Over all those years he has been a faithful and humble servant of the Lord and, with his precious wife, Angela, have been a vital part of our ministry. Before that he served with Operation Mobilization, on their ship.
Last Monday I had the task of conducting a funeral of an old friend - and I do mean 'old' - Elsie was well over a hundred and one. Like Colin, she is now free from the ravages of the old body and is safe in the very presence of the Lord. That is the power of the gospel!
Carol continues to deal with health issues and was recently told by a specialist that she 'couldn't do any more for her.' It didn't seem to me that she did much in the first place; that being the case, Carol has been doing her own research.
I am still very busy preaching, etc., etc. Currently enjoying speaking on "Confidence Through Growth", which appears to be being appreciated. Many people suffer difficult times, and knowing the God of all comfort and being encouraged through the Word is very meaningful to them.
The summer season will soon be here with all the opportunities at guelphbiblecc,com, There will be lots of children and young folk coming plus the family camps, etc.
That's all for now. Love to hear from you. Our phone number is 519-767-3335 and WhatsApp works well too.
Much love to you all,
Ray and Carol