Fairhaven Update April 2, 2020
Ecclesiates 3:1-8– 3 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;6 A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;7 A time to rend, and a time...
Read MoreFairhaven Update-January-11-2020
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. —Psalm 46:1–3 Dear Friends, As I was reading news articles from all over the world this morning, I was thinking of how wonderful it is know that our Lord is complete control of every situation, whether it is in our life as individuals, in our home, community, city, state, country, or halfway around the world. It is good to frequently remind ourselves...
Read MoreFairhaven Update October 15, 2019
Dear Friends, It is my prayer that this finds all of you well. We are all fine, and the Lord continues to keep us very busy. First, a note to those in our local community regarding the need for help with loading a container on the morning of Saturday, October 26th. We are helping a family who is moving to Togo, Africa where they will be doing full time mission work. They are using our building as a staging area from which to load the container. It will be a 40’ high cube, as normal, and we would appreciate your help if you can be available. As usual, we will have breakfast at 7:30 and start...
Read MoreFairhaven Update – September-7-2019
Ephesians 2:10—For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Ephesians 5:15-16–15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Dear Friends, Another school year started, kids going in every direction each day. Always vehicles/equipment that needs repairing. So many families/individuals with problems today. People contacting us regarding needs both locally and in other countries. Then, as you well know, there seems to be tragedy and...
Read MoreFairhaven Update – July-20-2019
Luke 6: 38–Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. Luke 12:28–If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith? Dear Friends, As usual, it has been very busy since my last letter to you all. First of all, I want to thank you for your continued prayers and support of Fairhaven. Sissie and I are always...
Read MoreFairhaven Update May-9-2019
Galatians 6:9-10–9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Dear Friends, I apologize that it has been so long since I sent out an update. I sometimes think it simply can’t be any busier, and then the Lord opens more doors to serve. It is then that I think of the verses above, and our responsibility to serve, whether we are tired or not. I do thank God for the opportunities to serve Him and serve others. It is my...
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