November, 2009
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Dear Prayer Partners:
The last six months, the political situation here has been unstable. But we praise the Lord that calm has come to the country, politically. Now, there are only occasional protests by those supporting the deposed President. Most of the people have left the Brazilian Embassy where he has been since September. He recently signed an agreement with the current government, but has not upheld any part of it, except for naming his representative to the agreement’s Verification Committee. All plans are set for general elections on November 29th. However, the Leftist sectors withdrew from the process. There are fears that there may be violence around the time of the elections and as the results become known. Please continue to pray for the situation here and for the elections. Crime and violence are very high. Please pray for God’s protection over us and the country in general. The son of one of our faithful men was kidnapped and murdered with his boss in the month of August. One of my parents’ neighbors was murdered in the robbery of their pharmacy. We have had people coming to minister from the States choose to cancel their trips and some missionaries have left Honduras because of the violence and political situation. Yet, we remain, because, truly, this nation needs Christ.
We were privileged to do the church wedding of a couple that has been saved in the Bible studies we are having in another area of the city. Please pray for Carlos and Brenda as they strive to get their lives right before the Lord. Earlier this year, they lost their first baby. Three have been saved in these Bible studies!
Several in our church are practicing a Christmas Cantata with members of another fundamental Baptist church. They are excited because this is the first time that they sing in a choir. The missionaries’ wife directing them had to make an emergency trip to the States, so Halbert has been directing them. They say that he has done a good job! Three churches will join together for a special Christmas service December 20th. Please pray that it will honor God and that we may see souls saved as a result.
Alba has been very sick the last week with a sinus infection. Please pray for Alba. Also, please pray for our financial situation. We count it a privilege to serve here as your missionaries in Honduras. Due to the bad economy, several churches have lowered or discontinued our monthly support. Please pray that the Lord will continue to provide so that we may continue ministering in Honduras. We very much appreciate your prayers and support. During this time of Thanksgiving, we thank the Lord for each of you. We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. May God bless you greatly.
Yours with Hope For Honduras,
The Leslie Priday Family