In an email to the staff, Blair thanked everyone for their support of the Society, and for their personal support of him and his wife Mary, who underwent treatment for breast cancer last year.

Blair will continue to serve as a research scholar/evangelist for FAS until the end of the year. Please continue to hold him in your prayers as he finishes work on his PhD, and as he opens a new chapter in his service of the Kingdom. Read more about his scholarly work here…

The first discussion group will gather on June 25 at 7pm with Dr. Robert Coleman to discuss his new book The Heart of the Gospel. Read more information as it becomes available here…

We’re back from this year’s Discipleship Summit and praising Jesus for all he did. What a precious time together with Him. If you haven’t seen them yet, photos are up on our facebook page. There’s also a beautiful slideshow you can watch (thanks to the lovely Cydil Waggoner).

Here’s one testimony of God’s faithfulness last weekend:

Words cannot express the deep gratitude that I have to Jesus and the Holy Spirit. This past weekend was a glorious time together getting to know the precious women at our table, getting to know Jesus better, and allowing the Holy Spirit to do His work in my heart and life. It was truly a Jesus weekend. Oh to Know Him more and the power of His resurrection in my life! Being a pastor’s wife first and then a missionary for over 32 years, being a MOPS mentor mom for over 15 years, it is so good to get away and just let Jesus minister to me. The Saturday morning communion time was fantastic. It was so nice to be able to anoint and pray for the lady to our left at the table. I Know that the tables were prayed for and Jesus just put those at the tables that He wanted together to share. Ours was a precious time together. Thank you one and all for your giving to us through prayer (it was very evident that much prayer had gone into the weekend). I know I am a better wife, mom, and missionary because of this past weekend. Thank you each one of you for your part in this past weekend. —Linda Six

Thanks for carrying us in prayer this weekend, and thanks to everyone who came! Stay up to date with the Titus Women by visiting their website.

Sing to him; sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice! Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! Remember the wondrous works that he has done (1 Chronicles 16:9-12).

The FAS staff greeted the children with cookies, and were treated to an impromptu performance of several songs. Below is a video of them performing around the trinity table in the board room:

You can find more pictures from the visit here.

During his stay, Dr. Kim received an honorary doctorate from Asbury University, and delivered a chapel address at Asbury Seminary. You can find a link to the iTunes podcast of his powerful message on prayer, from the Seminary chapel, here. The University chapel address, including President Sandra Gray’s presentation of the honorary degree, can be found here.

What a privilege to travel to Guyana and minister in churches with my brother, David, and Ron Smith, Executive Director for the Francis Asbury Society. Each of us was placed in different churches throughout the week (April 1–5). Every morning we held pastor/leadership conferences and every evening we spoke in evangelistic services. One service in particular stands out in my mind. It was the last night there for me. The sermon title was “Guarding the Heart.” Some young men came forward to pray. One had seriously contemplated suicide the day before but gave himself to Christ that night! Another man’s marriage is dissolving, but he dedicated his life to Jesus.

The reports that came back from David’s and Ron’s services were wonderful. There were many conversions and re-dedications to the Lord Jesus! Many people walked into those services burdened with sin but left with forgiveness and freedom in their hearts! I praise the Lord for that, for His faithfulness and for your prayers!

On April 5, I traveled back to Miami so I could catch a plane to Azerbaijan, a small country that borders Iran and Russia. I had been invited by an English-speaking church there to bring the Easter morning message. They paid my round-trip airfare just so I could deliver one Easter sermon! I think I can honestly say it was the most expensive message I have ever delivered, but what an honor! I spoke to a congregation of approximately 400 people representing 30 different nationalities! I felt the Lord helped in the delivery to challenge and encourage those who love Him on the other side of the world.

While there, I was able to visit my nephew, Peter, and his family. It was so good to see them, to stay in their home, and to get reacquainted. The Lord is good, and He has a way of bringing these extra blessings along the way.

There are two meetings on the horizon for me. First, the Evangelical Methodist Church’s Eastern Conference is coming up May 1–3 in Asheville, NC. Then, May 4–6, I will travel to Wilmington, NC, to speak to a gathering of Hispanics. Please pray for these services and for the fellow in the pulpit (me) delivering the messages.

When I ask for your prayers, it is not a cliché. I am convinced it is prayer that makes the presentation of the gospel effective. So, thank you! Thank you for praying! I am so grateful for you, your prayers, and your continued financial support.

Blessings on you!

Visit Jim’s page to donate to his ministry. View more photos from the Guyana trip here.

About two months ago, a few of the FAS staff were brainstorming for ways to use our Ministry Center to bless those who come through our doors, see us at conferences, visit our website, or purchase our books. We have since decided to openly accept prayer requests from anyone who wants prayer, and to spend time each week praying for those requests specifically.

We began to get the word out two weeks ago, and already there has been a tremendous response. Needless to say, we have plenty to pray for these days! We want to thank all of you for taking the time to open your lives and allowing us to join you in prayer. We believe the Lord hears each one of the prayers that rise to Him, and is always hard at work in the lives of those who call on His name.

We also want to thank you for the many ways you support FAS. If you have not yet seen our online Prayer Chapel, you can click here. Blessings on each one of you!

Dear friends and family,

After coming back from Bolivia in December, the Bolivian Evangelical University (BEU) in Santa Cruz was still on my mind. The potential there to influence and change a nation for Christ is phenomenal! It is hard to believe that through the efforts in the early 1980s of the late Dr. Meredythe Scheflen, the first private Christian university was established on the continent of South America. Today the university has over 2000 students—and growing—with 16 different majors from agriculture to nursing. Their theology department has over 120 students. On the 60-acre campus is a clinic, which needs to be expanded to meet the growing health needs of the community, and a library, which needs to be updated. They have so many needs.

After arriving home, I called Dr. Tim Sanchez, president of BEU, to see if he would be interested in using me as a Stateside BEU representative to raise funds toward a university clinic expansion. He was delighted! So, a growing friendship is developing.
I also am planning a June trip back to Bolivia along with a couple of men involved in the medical field. The trip will be exploratory, to see the university clinic in action and how it might be expanded into a larger facility. Please pray that the LORD would lead in this endeavor and that He might multiply our efforts for His Kingdom’s sake.

I would also ask that you pray for my upcoming speaking schedule.

Video of the lecture will be made available on our video page within the week after the Symposium.