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We thank God for the wonders that He has allowed us to live in these last three months. How His powerful, holding hand has upheld, encouraged, and cared for us. Brethren, it is always a reason for thanksgiving to see how God keeps us in the ministry, every day there is something new to learn and be able to give, every day there is a life that needs to be led to the feet of Christ. We want to be servants who are faithful to His Word and faithful to his leading. Our prayer is constant, that God would teach us day by day to be servants who are humble and in communion with his Word, for our hearts, our lives, and our children. We are aware that we are upheld every moment by those prayers and the prayers of each one of you. The weariness is starting to be felt as the end of the year approaches. Yentzen will soon finish his first year in the Masters program. He is currently taking Expository Preaching at the Facultad Teologica Biblica Bautista seminary. The girls are finishing their school year. The different ministries are approaching the end of a very busy and fast-paced year, at times frustrating and sad but for the most part and as a whole, it has been good because God has wanted it that way.

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Click Here for our current prayer letter from 3Q 2011

Many, many thanks to those who have given in some substantial ways to help us "survive" the year. Some one-time gifts sent to the church have helped us almost break-even as a church family with our budget so that we are staying put even as a new baby arrives. Some volunteers have taken care of some project needs both in our home and to assist us with work related to BCP deaf committee. We appreciate so much the sacrifices you have made on behalf of the deaf for the glory of God!

Finally, this prayer letter will require a follow-up. I wrote it right before our retired sending pastor went home to be with the Lord. I posted it on our refrigerator for the past month and keep rereading it trying to figure out what is missing. I received my normal feedback from two trusted confidants that proof our letters before they are released. Yet as I have prayed, I sense there is a major "ah-ha" moment coming that will fulfill this communication. I wish I knew what that insight was right this very moment but I do not. Please pray as we balance ministry with our children, with our deaf, and with those the Lord puts in our path daily!

Working with the deaf for Christ,

Kevin Maki

Please be praying for your Missionary Brothers and Sisters.

Congratulations Chad & Julie!  Praise God!

Andrew Chad Barber

5lbs, 12oz- 18 1/2 inches long

September 6th, 11:19 pm

Congratulations Dean & Jenn!

Paris Lucia

8lbs, 6oz- 20 inches long

August 15th, 4:28pm

Congratulations Dave & Johanna -

Beautiful Abigail Grace Graves has arrived.  

She weighed 9lbs 6ozs. and was 20 1/2" long!  

Mom and baby are doing fine!

Matthew Finch -

20" long7 lbs. 11ozs.

Congratulations Pastor Seth & Julie on your beautiful baby boy!

Aimes John Morais born to Aimes & Debbie Morais.

He weighed 7 lbs and 6 ½ oz and was 20" long.

Congratulations Morais family!

Warm Greetings at this Special Time of the Year!

THANK YOU for your personal interest and involvement in our ministry.

We wish you a blessed Christmas celebration and a spiritually prosperous New Year!

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It has been eight years since the time Yentzen accept God's call to pursue full-time service. It took years of education, years in which our good God shaped our character, and showed us His grace, mercy and care. Eight years of complete dependence on Him, eight years of preparation. We are so grateful to God that He allows us to serve in His work, and we are here only by His grace.

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Greetings from Niamey. We are now into our last week of teaching in Niger, for this series of modules. We've had three really full weeks, so we are kind of glad to be on the final stretch before heading home. This is a busy week, as well, for all of us. We are grateful for the men and women that we have had in our modules; we have seen a lot of encouraging progress in a number of them.

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The latest update from the missions field of Russia.

Read more: Fall Newsletter and New Home in Russia

Since composing this letter there has already been another answer to prayer with a memorial gift that came in directly to our church! Thank you for those who have chosen to give above and beyond the call of duty at this time.

Please give special prayer regarding 11 Nov. (yes, Veteran's day) Open House witnessing opportunity that we have at the California School for the deaf. This is a tremendous opportunity to impact our public school/institute with the gospel.

Finally, keep praying as the election in CA was quite different from that in the rest of the nation. One bright spot is that we do not have to contend with recreational pot usage yet but there is still much spiritual wickedness in high places.

Working with the deaf for Christ,

Kevin Maki

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Welcome the newest addition to the Brown Family!

Lindy Estelle Brown was born October 29th at a healty 8 lbs 1oz. and 20 inches long.

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We have just returned from Tri-M modules in Bénin and Cameroon, rejoicing in what God has done. We wanted to share this special letter of thanks for your partnership in prayer and finances--without which these ministry opportunities would not be possible (please see the PDF attachment).

Read more: Letter of Thanks...

Read more: Russian Summer Camp 2010

Austin "Awesome" Charles Acla has arrived - 8 lbs. 14 ozs. - 21" long - Ten fingers ten toes, praise God from whom all blessings flow! :)  Shelby & Axsel are so excited to have a baby brother! :)

Missionaries to Chile - Duane & Linda Cross / Yetzen & Amalia - here is an update of the church that they have been constructing.

Read more: Update from Chili