August 2023 Newsletter

Paul Lenderman • August 21, 2023

PASTORAL NOTE

In Jeremiah 29:11, God says that He is thinking about His children and has good plans for them. May we apply this encouraging truth to our lives as we follow Jesus! — Paul

JULY REPORT

• 7 sermons and Bible studies

• 13 funerals and memorial services

• 23 spiritual and grief counseling appts.

• 15 music therapy and support sessions

• 17 bereavement groups and seminars

• 7 people accepted Christ… PTL!!!

BIBLICAL TRIVIA

What was the Apostle Paul’s occupation?

A. Tentmaker   B. Chef   C. Mechanic   D. Sailor

(answer found in Acts 18:3)

INTERESTING FACT

Death Valley is famous as the hottest place on earth and driest place in North America. The world record highest air temperature of 134 degrees was recorded at Furnace Creek on July 10, 1913. — National Park Service

OUTREACH FOCUS

Mark Ministries provides music therapy and grief support for adults with special abilities.

PRAYER REQUEST

Please pray for a partner church or facility in Oxnard, California, that will host a grief support group to reach the community.

MEMORABLE QUOTE

“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose.” — Missionary Jim Elliot

HUMOR MOMENT

Q: Who was the richest woman in the Bible?

A: Pharaoh’s daughter…because she went down to the bank of the Nile and pulled out a little prophet.

MISSION STATEMENT

Mark Ministries is a non-profit 501(c)(3) missionary organization whose goal is for people to experience God’s love through grief counseling, spiritual guidance, and music therapy.