Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Good morning dear brothers and sisters. I greet you with Philippians 1:2-4 "Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ (with the daily guidance of the Holy Spirit). I thank God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy." It is good to have brothers and sisters in the faith to support each other with prayers.
I know you have heard from Dan Shoemaker - I am very sick and I am here in the United States for treatment since the spring. I want to thank you so much for your prayers for me, my wife Martha who is with me, and my two sons: Jeremy and his wife Kizzy, and Joshua, during this difficult time. The young men live in the Atlanta area. We have sensed people are praying for us. It says in II Corinthians 1: 3 and 4, "...God of all comfort who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God." Yes, I am going through some great and painful difficulties at the moment but I have sensed His comfort and strength, and comfort from you, my brothers and sisters.
I want to thank each of you who have sent monies to RMI for my support during these difficult days. Martha and I do appreciate the financial support so much as neither of us are able to work at this time. I also want to thank those who have sent cards to encourage me and the family. There are not enough words to say thank you for these encouragements of financial gifts, cards and prayers.
We do not know how long we will be here in the United States but we are relying on God and the doctor's council. We are following the treatments they recommend and trusting God.
If anyone wished the address of my niece-in-law's apartment where we are staying while going for medical treatments and doctors appointments:
150 Sammett St., Malden, MA 02148
The cell phone where you can reach me or Martha is 321-217-4165.
In closing, it says in Galations 6:9 and 10, "and let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith." We (Martha and I) remember you and give thanks to God for each of you and pray for you always.
Your brother,
Jules Gedna
