What a busy two months this has been! As I mentioned in my last letter, I needed your prayers for physical strength and spiritual power, as I took three trips during May and June. The first trip was to Mexico. The long two days heading there illustrate why I need your prayers. Due to the weather, my flights to Houston and eventually to Guadalajara were delayed. In Houston, we waited in the airport through the night and into the early morning until they finally gave us vouchers for a hotel and meals. I never did sleep in the hotel but on a long, couch-like seat within the airport for less than two hours. That is a little tough for this 70-year-old body. (Do I hear some sobs?) Despite my weariness, I was able to preach both nights heading into the weekend. This was their Faith Promise missions weekend, so I preached on missions. Both Sam and Elim Robles were happy with the people raising their commitments by at least 20%. Praise the Lord! The Lord then blessed the Sunday services, with 10 saved and 6 baptized. I finished my time in Guadalajara by teaching in the college, emphasizing stewardship.

Linda normally does not go with me on my trips because she does not travel well on long flights. On my trip to Guatemala, however, she came with me since the flights are two hours or less. We were with missionaries Angel and Noemi Lopez. Our first service was held at the main church, which is located on the property where the Lopezes live. Many people were preparing for the wedding that was to take place the next day, so we had a good crowd. On Saturday, Angel had me preach the wedding. It was a blessing to preach on “The Marriage Supper of the Lamb.” As is often the case, there were unsaved people in the service who heard the Gospel and had the opportunity to trust Christ. The church honored the mothers on Sunday, so the men grilled the meat, and the ladies had some fun playing games. Everyone had a good time. Angel took us to a different town on Monday. They are praying about starting a church in that area. On our flights back home, God blessed us by having us upgraded to first class on all of our flights. I need to take Linda with me more often!

Upon returning home, I took a quick one-day trip to Indiana for a meeting. Then on Monday, June 9, Linda and I went back to Indiana to teach in the FBMI Candidate School. This is training for those who feel called to be missionaries and want to use FBMI as their sending agency. There were eight candidates feeling led to go to five different countries. I love teaching in this school! By the end of the week, you are a family, and you really get to know all of them well.

Within two days of returning home from that meeting, I was on my way to Europe. I was able to visit five missionary families and preach at three churches in three countries during those twelve days. My first stop was in Ireland, where I preached a revival for the Andrew Canavan family. The Keith Hamilton family joined us in the services. I then flew to England to visit with and preach for the Solt families. My last stop was in Poland, where I preached for the Paul Sock family. All of these families are choice servants of God. Keep them in your prayers . . . and please continue to pray for me.

Your servant,

Missionary Evangelist James Belisle