God is so good! Please give me a minute to share what God is doing in my life and how I have been changed through a 7 day journey with Tony Lane and 8 other ministers. I met Tony Lane through Grant McClung after taking a course at the Church of God Theological Seminary. The course was on world missions and I felt God calling me to do more than send a missionary a check or remember them in prayer. Tony invited me to join him to the Philippines. I accepted not really knowing how I would pay for the journey.
After a series of circumstances God provided the finances through my wonderful church. They paid my way and allowed me to take extra. I went to the Philippines with 9 strangers and the faith that God was going to use me in some way. We taught at the Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries and I was able to meet Scott Raines. There we taught workshops around practical ministry and issues students would deal with when they graduate and get into church ministry.
The response was amazing and I feel that I connected with my Asian brothers and sisters in a way that few can fathom. They are hungry for God and He is moving mightily in their midst. I was amazed at their responses and how they encouraged me with their testimonies. I met Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Korean and many other students from all over the world. That school is strategically placed in the only Christian country in that part of the world. Those students will carry the Gospel into place we will never see.
After a series of circumstances God provided the finances through my wonderful church. They paid my way and allowed me to take extra. I went to the Philippines with 9 strangers and the faith that God was going to use me in some way. We taught at the Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries and I was able to meet Scott Raines. There we taught workshops around practical ministry and issues students would deal with when they graduate and get into church ministry.
The response was amazing and I feel that I connected with my Asian brothers and sisters in a way that few can fathom. They are hungry for God and He is moving mightily in their midst. I was amazed at their responses and how they encouraged me with their testimonies. I met Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Korean and many other students from all over the world. That school is strategically placed in the only Christian country in that part of the world. Those students will carry the Gospel into place we will never see.
I could go on and tell you more about the Samaritan Place Orphanage where Marc Morris and his wife are taking care of 30 orphans in a beautiful facility. They smile like they are in the best place on earth, in many ways I have to concur. I could also tell you about Pastor Anthony who started a church on the side of the road by a pig pen with two other people. He now has over 6,000 members and holds 7 services on Sunday. However, I will save those stories for another time. Please pray for these people, and pray for God to continue to pour out His Spirit on that region.
I just wanted to thank God, Tony Lane and the Church of God for allowing me this wonderful opportunity. I have been changed forever and I will never be the same. God is truly good-all the time!
Until He Comes,
Everett Fraley
