Praise & Prayer - Entries from April 2012

On March 17, retired missionary, Gerrit Buining, suffered a stroke. It was an “evolving” event that, after 48 hours or so, left him severely weakened on his right side. He is able to talk and his mind is unchanged; however, he is unable to walk unassisted and has lost the use of his right hand. He is currently in the care of his daughter in St. Louis and showing improvement.

“Gerry” and his late wife Margrit served as missionaries to the Jews with Baptist Mid-Missions in the Des Moines area.

For the time being, the following address may be used for correspondence:

Gerrit Buining
c/o M/M Lovell Caraway
6105 Waterman Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63112

e-mail:

Dear friends,

We have had so much fun this spring! God has given us so many blessings! We got the new kitchen cabinets for the church put in and we had a shower to celebrate and stock the cupboards. Everyone was quite generous in supplying "kitchen stuff" so we can share our blessings and serve others. It was great fun and just in time to host the April pastors’ fellowship meeting as well as serve breakfast on Easter morning.
 
                                 

The Easter sunrise service was well attended with 22 early risers as we gave God the glory for the empty cross and the empty tomb. A great time of fellowship followed as our family served omelets and hash browns for breakfast, and we continued in His Word for Sunday School and morning worship.

A church has taken us on for support and another gave us a monetary gift to help with Marie’s medical expenses. We are truly grateful and thank you for being part of this ministry! We also appreciate all of you who pray for us! We are looking forward to seeing some of you in Grimes, IA, at the state meetings.

Chriswill be leaving for Germany May 10th for his six-week sampling of overseas missionary life. Please pray for his safety, integrity, and his testimony.

After a few days last week of being a little lightheaded because of low blood pressure, Marie is doing well and enjoying her early garden. The boys have added lawn mowing to their schedule for the summer and are looking forward to taking schoolwork off the list.

My flesh and my heart faileth; but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee.
But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works. Psalm 73:26-28

For His Glory,
Brad & Marie Hansen
Chris, Scott, & Danny

P.S. If your e-mail address changes, please let us know!

For pictures, see our website.

Brad & Marie Hansen
Planting
Community Regular Baptist Church 
203 Eighth Street
Bussey, IA. 50044
Phone: 641-891-5584, 641-891-2293

E-mail:

Website: www.crbc.net-at-hand.com  

Brother Gary Gonnerman, Pastor of Saint Ansgar Baptist Church, had tests that confirmed a stroke.  He has been referred to Mayo Clinic where they will determine what treatment is needed which may include surgery.  Please be in prayer for him, his wife Marguarite, the rest of their family and their other helpers.