Are you praying?

Have you been praying for RMI’s missionaries, national staff and home staff?

In recent weeks the Rob Thompson family have faced a number of issues…5 1/2 yr. old Drew had an issue with a very swollen eye (undetermined cause, but it has happened before); Tessa and Braden have had bouts of fever that come and go; Rob continues to struggle with an undetermined intestinal / stomach ailment that has gone on for over 2 months. Several rounds a different kinds of meds have not taken care of it. The doctor is not sure what the cause is. Pray for their health. Being sick on the field is not fun, especially when the illness drags on and on with no diagnosis.

Several of RMI’s national staff have been ill:

Both Benjamin’s and Benson’s wives are pregnant and have been very sick, requiring stays in the hospital for dehydration.

Marie France and Carline (the Thompson’s cook) have in the hospital due to severe colds and the flu.

Have you been praying?

Recently Rob, Gary and several the national staff took a motorcycle trip over the mountains to check on several Sister Churches, gather reports, etc. During that trip Rob had an accident as he rounded a curve. Thank the Lord that he had a lot of protection on. Besides being shaken up, some road rash and being sore all over, he did not suffer any broken bones or other injuries. He was able to drive the 3 hours home.

Pray for our staff as they travel over unpaved mountain roads and rough terrain to carry out the ministry.

US staff need your prayers too!

This is the season for missions conferences. March 25-27 Dan and Debbie were in Hollywood Community Church in Hollywood, FL. Dan gave a great missions challenge as the opening keynote speaker on Friday the 25th. Throughout the weekend there were opportunities to share at the men’s breakfast, ladies’ luncheon, children’s Sunday School class and during the main service on Sunday the 27th. [One unfortunate event: the RMI vehicle was broken into-window smashed in- and Debbie’s purse was stolen. Thankfully no cash was in her wallet and appropriate steps were taken to cancel cards, etc. Locks at their home and the RMI office have had to be changed since her keys were in her purse.]

The next weekend, April 1-4, Dan and Debbie were in the missions conference at 2nd Cape May Baptist Church of Marmora, NJ. RMI’s Food for Haiti was the theme of the weekend. After Dan’s presentation an 11 yr. old boy asked Debbie if it was ok to give $1 for Food for Haiti. “Of course”, she said. He ran over to the collection jar with his dollar. When he returned she asked him how many meals he’d bought at .12 cents a meal. After calculating it in his head, a huge smile spread across his face as he said, “8!” He thought a moment then said, “Cool!”. The next morning someone showed them a Facebook post that he’d received on his Facebook page. It said, in part

“Went out to dinner with my son tonight, ended up buying over 800 meals. Yes 800!
No lie. After the earthquake in Haiti a hurricane destroyed much of the farms and food supply. An organization called " RMI " has put together a program " Food for Haiti " to help those in need. The food, not money, goes directly to the hungry…”

His friend also gave a link to RMI’s website. The church has committed to collecting 200 cases of food for their Sister Church and the surrounding area. God is good!

This coming weekend, April 8-11, Dan will be at Hope Evangelical Free Church in Springfield, IL then will be traveling straight to Cincinnati and Cleveland, OH for meetings with area churches, donors and organizations. Pray for the many speaking engagements that he has, contacts to be made and for his health (he’s been fighting a bad cold & cough).

That’s 7 days he has been home in 3 weeks!

Haiti needs your prayers!

The elections are finally over and a new president has been announced. The general populace are pleased with the outcome, resulting in no protests or roadblocks and relative peace. The incoming president has no political experience. Pray that he will really have a heart for the people and the ability to bring about the changes that he said he would make. The issues are complex and there are no easy nor quick answers. But a president that is interested in what’s best for his people and not himself can make a lot of difference.

We appreciate your prayers! They are essential and vital to RMI’s missionaries and staff and our ministries. Thank you!