Mission Report March 2008

Brent K Spears

Greetings to all once again from the Philippines!

Things here continue to proceed on with the Churches and Mission works right on time according to the Lord's schedule.

This last Sunday night the Church here in Marikina partook of the Lord's Supper. I preached on the subject of "What is worse than eating and drinking unworthily." The Lord was pleased to bless the service with one of the strongest manifestations of His Spirit that I have ever witnessed. Quite the contrary of what the charismatics would call a spirit filled service, the people in our service all seemed to be very quiet and broken. Frankly, when the service was ended I just wanted to go on to Heaven, not to escape the trials of this life, but just to be in the presence of my great Savior, to worship and adore Him. Things of this earth did indeed grow strangely dim in this service, and it was one of the closest things to Heaven I have ever experienced on the mission field!

We will be returning to Romblon the second week of this month, please pray for our safety in travel and also our strength. A two hour drive to the pier in bad traffic, and a 12 hour ride on a hot ship (sometimes the air cond works and sometimes it don't) where the restrooms literally have urine and sometimes vomit swishing on the floor with every roll and pitch of the ship, is both exhausting and stressful for the whole family.

The children are doing well and healthy. Josiah and Karena had a piano recital last week and did a great job. Myra is very excited to see her parents upon our return to the States.

Please continue to pray for our 2008 furlough.

Thanks to all for our love, prayers, cards and continued support.

In the Surety of His blood,

Bro. Brent K. Spears and family