Grubb Mission Report - March 2014

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15).

A Work of the Chestnut Mountain Church of Christ, Chestnut Mountain, Georgia, USA*********************************
PLEASE PASS THIS REPORT TO THOSE YOU THINK MIGHT HAVE INTEREST IN OUR WORK!

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Surgery Completed

      I had out-patient surgery on my right foot on February 11th. It will be another six weeks or so before I will be able to walk without the aid of my air cast. I had a check-up on February 21st and am scheduled to have my stitches taken out on March 3rd. I will then continue to wear the air cast until at least April 7th.Thanks to all of you for continuing to pray for my full recovery. Compared to what so many other brethren are facing in their lives, this is just a small inconvenience. JMG.**********************************
Fishers of Men Training Class Update

      On January 13th, we started a Fishers of Men Training Class conducted at the Chestnut Mountain Church of Christ. There are three new students enrolled for the class. I am also allowing some of our students from the last class to come to be encouraged in continuing in their teaching efforts. This class will continue through March 24th. Please pray much good will result because of the efforts made in this class. We only have a few weeks left in this course and are happy for the efforts being made to learn how to set up Bible studies and how to help people to learn how to go to heaven.

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Texas Trip

      On February 5th, I traveled to the Austin, Texas area to participate in some events connected with the Southwest Church of Christ and the Southwest School of Bible Studies. I had the opportunity to attend the Wednesday night services at Southwest, attend one of the classes on Thursday, enjoy meals with the local brethren, speaking at the all-day seminar at the school, and then speaking at the Schertz and Southwest congregations on Sunday. It was great to be able to spend time with Rick and Nathalie Brumback. I appreciate the great work they are doing. We are also thankful to see so many of our friends in live in that part of Texas. I am thankful for the brethren at the school and the two congregations for allowing me go and talk about the greatest work in the world.

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News and Letters from Around the World

CROSSVILLE, TN: “May God’s timeless and unchanging love remain ever-present in your life” – Crossville Church of Christ Ladies Class. (NOTE: We are thankful for all the prayers on behalf of our work. JMG.)

WETUMPKA, AL: Please keep Barry Hatcher in your prayers. He was forced to return early from England because of health problems. Thankful Barry is recovering well at home.

SYMPATHY: To the Reed Oliver family at his passing on February 21st. Reed and Darlene live in Palatka, FL. We were also sad to hear that Terry Morrow, of St. Louis, MO passed away in February.

JONESBORO, GA: Thanks to the brethren from the Tara Church of Christ for their cards of thanks for my recent visit to speak at their annual lectureship.

FRANKLIN, TN: Thanks to the brethren at the Southern Hills Church of Christ for their get well cards in my on-going foot problems. I am thankful for all of the prayers offered on my behalf.

MEMORIAL GIFT: “This gift is in memory of my daughter, Kathi Johnson. We met you at Groveport Church of Christ and are friends of Imogene Hann. Use it wherever you think it will do the most good in spreading the Gospel. God bless you” – Patsy Johnson. (NOTE: I am hoping to visit with Patsy when I am in Ohio next month. Thanks so much to her for thinking of our work. JMG.)

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Materials Available

       Through the distribution of our DVD’s and radio lessons, and now having the lessons on YouTube, more people are becoming aware of our website. There are sixty Chinese lessons currently posted there. You can access them at: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheCoJC. I update my Facebook page all the time. Be sure to check my Facebook wall for pictures and news about my trips and activities. Be sure to check out my website: www.grubbchinese.org. My blog address is: http://grubbmissionwork.blogspot.com. I post my monthly report there as well.

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SPEAKING SCHEDULE

2014

Jan. 13-Mar. 24 Fishers of Men/Chestnut Mtn.

Mar. 16 Singing Night at Harmony Grove

Apr. 20 Singing Night at Harmony Grove

May 18 Singing Night at Harmony Grove

June 2-4 Chinese Asian Bible Lectures

June 6-8 Section 17

June 13,15 Kota Kemuning

July 11-14 SWSBS Graduation

July Habersham VBS

Sept. 3-22 Taiwan Trip

2018

Spring Gospel Meeting – Collinsville, IL

– John M. Grubb