Fairhaven update-August-04-2023
2 Corinthians 9: 10-11–10 Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness; 11 you will be enriched in everything for all liberality, which through us is producing thanksgiving to God. It is not enough to stare up the steps; we must step up the stairs. Vance Havner Dear Friends, It is our prayer that this letter finds all of you well. Here at Fairhaven, things seem to be moving as fast as ever—even with the heat we have been having. Although it...
Read MoreFairhaven Update July-14-2023
Matthew 25: 37-40; 37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. (Jesus speaking) Dear Friends, I pray that this finds all of you doing well. Things continue to be going full...
Read MoreFairhaven Update June-10-2023
2 Corinthians 9:10-11; Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness; you will be enriched in everything for all liberality, which through us is producing thanksgiving to God. Dear Friends, As I have shared with you before, people have many times asked me how do I decide where to ship containers. And, I tell them that if/when an opportunity to help opens before me, I just try to be faithful to act on it in whatever way the Lord leads and...
Read MoreFairhaven Update – May 18, 2023
Proverbs 19:17–One who is gracious to a poor man lends to the Lord, And He will repay him for his agood deed. Dear Friends, Do you ever feel that the time is moving faster than you can keep up with? I often think of how I use my time and whether or not I am being a good steward of the time the Lord gives me each day. A few days ago I was reading a devotional on “rest”. Well, it did convict me, again, regarding taking time to rest. So, I am now trying to incorporate that into my day also. Many years ago, I heard a preacher ask, in his message, “Is your life...
Read MoreFairhaven Update April-4-2023
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. —PHILIPPIANS 4:6–7 NASB Dear Friends, First of all, I want to thank you all for your continued prayers and support. You will never know how much we appreciate you. Second, thank you to so many of you who have given, and continue to give, for needs in Ukraine and Turkey. Attached you will see the results of your giving as the supplies are being...
Read MoreFairhaven Update- February-09-2023
John 13:35 (NASB)– By this all people will know that you are My disciples: if you have love for one another. Dear Friends, It is our prayer that this finds all of you doing well. However, it does seem that we are surrounded on every side with friends/family who are going through difficult times in one way or another. In the past couple of years it has really came to our attention, more than ever, at the number of needs in our community and at the number of people who actually have to constantly decide whether to purchase their medicines or purchase food, or pay home/utility bills. More...
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