Dear Joel:
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
We pray and hope that you are doing well!
As we enter the new year, I want to thank God for everything He has done. Our God is a prayer answering God. He has done great things in our lives. On December 25 (Monday here in Saipan), we celebrated Christmas at our new Church (Logos Bible Church). In January, we had our first communion of the new year!
Christmas Celebration at Logos Bible Church:
Our Christmas celebration at LBC was a joyous occasion filled with love and fellowship. The atmosphere was alive with Christmas carols and heartfelt worship. We witnessed the beauty of our church community; we invited friends from different churches to come together to celebrate the birth of our Savior on December 25, 2023, because all other churches were closed that day. Friends and visitors gathered to share the season’s joy, and it was a beautiful day! We are immensely grateful for everything that the Lord has done.
First Communion in the New Year:
We are excited to announce that we had our first communion in the new year, which was on the First Sunday of the new year. It was a time for reflection, gratitude, and deepening our relationship with the Lord.
Prayer Request for My Wife’s Medical Illness:
On a more personal note, I would like to request your prayers for my wife, Stellah, who is recovering from a medical illness. On January 27, 2024, Stellah had severe lower abdominal pain with sweat and nausea. She was not able to stand or walk, so I rushed her to the ER. After spending all day and going through multiple tests, the doctors at the ER said there was some fluid in the uterus due to the cyst, which was ruptured. They referred her to CT Scan, which also showed no significant concerns. They gave her some antibiotics and asked for a follow-up check-up this Thursday.
We believe in the power of prayer and know that your intercessions will provide comfort and healing during this challenging period. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
In times of celebration and challenge, the love and support are invaluable. We appreciate your continued prayers, encouragement, and the sense of unity that binds us together as brothers and sisters in Christ.
Thank you for your continuous prayer and support; may God’s blessings be upon you and your loved ones.
Prayer Requests:
As soon as the ER doctors said she would have to go through ALL the tests they recommended, I understood there would be thousands of dollars of bills. We do not have insurance. Insurance for a family of three is around $680 per month. There is no way I can afford it. Please pray that our Supreme and Sovereign Lord would care for our needs as He always did.
Please pray for the Church ministries in Saipan. Please pray that many would come to save knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
According to the Local Zoning authorities, we have to put up a Church board that shows the Church’s name on the building (Sign Board), but this will cost us around $1500. Please pray; this must be according to the specifics they have given. They will have us do the board repeatedly if we do it wrong.
Please pray for our families at home.
Please pray for our Son, Enoch. By God’s grace, he has memorized Psalms 1, 23, 100, and 117; he would pray the Lord’s prayer, the “morning prayer,” and the “evening prayer” in his way – so adorable. We pray that God will save and use him for His glory.
Please pray for us as we are trying to find another apartment. Our current one is going bad; the ceiling is coming off. When we talked to the Chinese landlord, she said we could stay or leave, but they wouldn’t fix it. We cannot live here because of the house’s extreme sewage smell, mold, and other bugs. Please pray we find an affordable place.
We thank you and those praying for us and helping us financially. Please share the work the Lord has called us to do with others so they may also pray. Prayer is powerful.
Thank you for your time.
In Christ’s Love,
The Madasus