Sunday, June 21st, 2009
May 18, 2009
Dear Colaborers:
Much has happened in the last two months!! I hope we can fit it in here. We praise the Lord for His wonderful blessings, even in the midst of trials. What doesn’t fit, you can read about on our web site: www.lesliepriday.com.
GRANDPA’S HOMEGOING
After a long illness, my Dad’s father, Loyd Priday, passed away on February 10th. He was 90 years old. Due to the Women’s Conference, we were not able to attend the funeral. That was hard. We miss him very much. He had been in a special home for Alzheimer and memory patients over a year. Please pray for my Grandma, my Dad, my aunt, uncle, cousins and the rest of the family. We look forward to being with him in Heaven soon, where he will again know who we are. We thank those who sent emails, cards, and called us. May God bless you.
A DYNAMITE YOUTH CAMP!
THANK YOU FOR PRAYING FOR YOUTH CAMP! Your prayers were answered! Camp was Easter week from Tuesday to Saturday. We had an attendance of 38 plus 2 teachers who didn’t stay at camp. We praise the Lord that two teen aged boys were saved, including one of Alba’s nephews. The theme was IN HIS STEPS. Class topics were The Will of God, In His Steps of Holiness, and the book of Philippians. We had youth from five different churches from three areas of the country. The speakers were missionaries Rev. Harold Priday, Rev. Mike Adams and I and two Honduran pastors. Halbert and Edgar were a great help in preparing the literature, promotion, computer work for the classes, singing, and games. Alba was a great help to me in directing everything. We ended very tired, but thankful for the great results and decisions that were made. We especially thank each of you who sent special offerings to help pay for the expenses of the camp. The kids are very appreciative.
A MEAN MEN’S CONFERENCE
Last week we held our first Men’s Conference. I was not sure what to expect, but we praise the Lord for His hand moving among us, again! We had 20 men attend from several different churches of different areas of the country. My Dad, Rev. Harold Priday did an excellent job teaching six classes Thursday and Friday nights and Saturday afternoon along the theme of MEN OF VALOR. He taught about the moral and spiritual battles men face. Each man received his own booklet. Included in the group were five pastors! Some were able to see the video FIREPROOF Saturday morning. We are excited to think about the reach that these classes could have around the country of Honduras.
GLORIOUS BAPTISMS
Praise the Lord I was privileged to baptize five yesterday, two adults and three teens. We had been praying for one since 1997! She comes from a strong Catholic family in a strong Catholic city who opposed her baptism. But, yesterday she was baptized with 2 of her children. One of the teens has wanted to be baptized for a long time, but her parents had not given her permission. We sang VICTORY IN JESUS as Satan was defeated in their obedience to the Lord in baptism. Thank you so much for your prayers and financial support that with God’s grace have enabled us to witness first hand these VICTORIES IN JESUS!! You may see pictures of each of these special activities on our website. May God bless you greatly as we continue to labor together for Him and for souls.
Yours with Hope for Honduras,
The Leslie Priday Family