PREPARING THE WAY
News from the Thurmonds
PREACHING IN THE WILDERNESS
PREPARING THE WAY
Preaching in the Wilderness
Evangelist Michael J Thurmond
January - March 2023
Rom 8:31
What shall we
then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
Dear friends and supporters,
My wife, Christine, and I are about to begin our 50th year of marriage, 47th year of my call to preach, and 20th year in this ministry of exhortation-evangelism across the country and around the world. We are so thrilled at the ways the precious Lord has led us and protected us in our travels and is providing for every need through the grace of God, by you, his people. We are very astounded by the consistant sacrificial giving by our few supporters and supporting churches. Our continual prayers for the Lord to Bless the givers by personal increase and by spiritual encouragements in their life and churches. We are excited about some future possibilities of travel and for my return in November to India for 2023 graduations and revivals with the college and Pastors of churches started all over India . We love the fellowship of these precious people, preachers and the staff along with our dearest friends, the Athyalil family. It is no small amount of financial assistance we will need for tickets and expenses there and enough support to pay for the bills at home while gone three weeks. Please pray for God to raise up the help. many attempts to go to foreign countries has been tried and failed due to Covid rules.
The Lord must continually lead me into new churches this year for some churches have changed their stands on old time repentance and faith conversion or are embarrassed because of the compromise and worldliness that is allowed in their church. I remind you, that does not shock me, nor keep me from coming to strengthen the things that remain and to motivate us all to take back our right to Holiness in faith and practice. I am not a mean spirited person, but will be gentle as a nurse when necessary; or bold to stand with the Scriptures against unreasonable and wicked men. My schedule is usually busy with summer camps and Jubilee meetings in May, June and July, before revivals and conferences again come in August through November. I believe REVIVALS work in the summer and in the winter. Many churches do not have time for extra preaching because of the busy schedules of schools and activities. What if God would move in supernatural ways of salvation and glory? Would not that be worth the inconvenience? One Pastor told me that he did not need a revival in his church because they were "in " perpetual revival already! Every one in their community has been told they are saved, three times and the church has not grown. During these last several months we have witnessed several restorations of families and churches. I rejoiced in finding young men that have surrendered to God's call to preach the Word, and that are holding to the Old Paths. God is surely raising up a new generation of Preachers for the times we live in.
I do not try to get professing Christians saved, but there were many that received the assurance of their salvation and some that testified that they knew that they were lost even as they continued in church duties. Then they repented in their guilt and by faith received the Lord Jesus as their Savior.
I am still working with some families across the country that want to start churches; and praying God would send a preacher to them. I am constantly asked by preachers if I know of churches looking for pastors. I am a reluctant match-maker, but I have helped many successful matches. Contact me if you are needing a pastor or if you are seeking a church to pastor. I wonder what has happened to the pioneering spirit in some young men, unwilling to work a job and build a church. In America, now, it is difficult but with God all things are possible.
It is also a burden upon my heart to aid preachers and pastors who are building and battling or under siege by problems or problem people. I must help the pastor if I am going to help his people. I help sometimes with difficult
counseling assistance to the pastor. I come as a helper, not to take away any pastoral or church authority, but as God's man with God's Word.
My wife is still working and organizing our home to assist me in doing this ministry which costs so much in fuel, maintenance, and for the everyday needs of life. She is so faithful and fruitful in her life. She witnesses to our neighbors and counsels many church folks and even Pastor's wives, and relatives and friends, without saying, she also carries my needs and burdens upon her heart. PLEASE, Please pray for us that God would raise up new supporters to bring relief so that she can become a greater partner in traveling and ministering with me.
Pray that we both will have the stamina to continue as it is till that day comes. with all the miles, our bodies sometimes feel beat up. we have much need for your prayers.
We expect the Lord to bless you inspite of the Devil's hatred of our ministries and to smile upon you for lifting our burdens and supporting us in prayer and finance. Let us know of any special prayer request we may share for you and take them to the Throne of Grace. We love you and thank you for the love of God which is upon all God's people and churches. THANK YOU and BLESS YOU!!
Michael and Christine Thurmond
By His grace, You, my friends and supporting Churches, made it possible. When the cars would break, when the suits were torn, when the offerings were weak and the shoes were worn, then help from Jesus came in the mail. Many checks had your name on them and I did not fail!… What am I trying to say? Thank you from our hearts with love and prayers for your blessing from above.
God Bless each of you! Thanks for your faithful support!
PREPARING THE WAY
Preaching in the Wilderness
Evangelist Michael J Thurmond
January - March 2023
Rom 8:31
What shall we
then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
Dear friends and supporters,
My wife, Christine, and I are about to begin our 50th year of marriage, 47th year of my call to preach, and 20th year in this ministry of exhortation-evangelism across the country and around the world. We are so thrilled at the ways the precious Lord has led us and protected us in our travels and is providing for every need through the grace of God, by you, his people. We are very astounded by the consistant sacrificial giving by our few supporters and supporting churches. Our continual prayers for the Lord to Bless the givers by personal increase and by spiritual encouragements in their life and churches. We are excited about some future possibilities of travel and for my return in November to India for 2023 graduations and revivals with the college and Pastors of churches started all over India . We love the fellowship of these precious people, preachers and the staff along with our dearest friends, the Athyalil family. It is no small amount of financial assistance we will need for tickets and expenses there and enough support to pay for the bills at home while gone three weeks. Please pray for God to raise up the help. many attempts to go to foreign countries has been tried and failed due to Covid rules.
The Lord must continually lead me into new churches this year for some churches have changed their stands on old time repentance and faith conversion or are embarrassed because of the compromise and worldliness that is allowed in their church. I remind you, that does not shock me, nor keep me from coming to strengthen the things that remain and to motivate us all to take back our right to Holiness in faith and practice. I am not a mean spirited person, but will be gentle as a nurse when necessary; or bold to stand with the Scriptures against unreasonable and wicked men. My schedule is usually busy with summer camps and Jubilee meetings in May, June and July, before revivals and conferences again come in August through November. I believe REVIVALS work in the summer and in the winter. Many churches do not have time for extra preaching because of the busy schedules of schools and activities. What if God would move in supernatural ways of salvation and glory? Would not that be worth the inconvenience? One Pastor told me that he did not need a revival in his church because they were "in " perpetual revival already! Every one in their community has been told they are saved, three times and the church has not grown. During these last several months we have witnessed several restorations of families and churches. I rejoiced in finding young men that have surrendered to God's call to preach the Word, and that are holding to the Old Paths. God is surely raising up a new generation of Preachers for the times we live in.
I do not try to get professing Christians saved, but there were many that received the assurance of their salvation and some that testified that they knew that they were lost even as they continued in church duties. Then they repented in their guilt and by faith received the Lord Jesus as their Savior.
I am still working with some families across the country that want to start churches; and praying God would send a preacher to them. I am constantly asked by preachers if I know of churches looking for pastors. I am a reluctant match-maker, but I have helped many successful matches. Contact me if you are needing a pastor or if you are seeking a church to pastor. I wonder what has happened to the pioneering spirit in some young men, unwilling to work a job and build a church. In America, now, it is difficult but with God all things are possible.
It is also a burden upon my heart to aid preachers and pastors who are building and battling or under siege by problems or problem people. I must help the pastor if I am going to help his people. I help sometimes with difficult
counseling assistance to the pastor. I come as a helper, not to take away any pastoral or church authority, but as God's man with God's Word.
My wife is still working and organizing our home to assist me in doing this ministry which costs so much in fuel, maintenance, and for the everyday needs of life. She is so faithful and fruitful in her life. She witnesses to our neighbors and counsels many church folks and even Pastor's wives, and relatives and friends, without saying, she also carries my needs and burdens upon her heart. PLEASE, Please pray for us that God would raise up new supporters to bring relief so that she can become a greater partner in traveling and ministering with me.
Pray that we both will have the stamina to continue as it is till that day comes. with all the miles, our bodies sometimes feel beat up. we have much need for your prayers.
We expect the Lord to bless you inspite of the Devil's hatred of our ministries and to smile upon you for lifting our burdens and supporting us in prayer and finance. Let us know of any special prayer request we may share for you and take them to the Throne of Grace. We love you and thank you for the love of God which is upon all God's people and churches. THANK YOU and BLESS YOU!!
Michael and Christine Thurmond
By His grace, You, my friends and supporting Churches, made it possible. When the cars would break, when the suits were torn, when the offerings were weak and the shoes were worn, then help from Jesus came in the mail. Many checks had your name on them and I did not fail!… What am I trying to say? Thank you from our hearts with love and prayers for your blessing from above.
God Bless each of you! Thanks for your faithful support!