“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
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Singapore and Malaysia Trip

 

      Before leaving for my 52nd overseas mission trip to Singapore and Malaysia in late May and June, I had the privilege to preach at the Chestnut Mountain congregation.

 

      In less than 24 hours after I left Atlanta, I arrived in Singapore. I did not have to wait very long in immigration and my luggage was waiting for me at the carousel. After getting to the hotel and getting all my luggage sorted out, I got to bed about 3:45 AM local time. I had planned to sleep until about 8:00 or 9:00 am. When I finally woke up, it was 12:15 PM! That was a first for me! After getting up and getting cleaned up, I was able to run my normal errands on the first day back in Asia.

 

      On Friday night through Sunday morning, a gospel meeting was conducted at the Jurong Church of Christ with Chris Herd. I had the privilege to attend these series of meetings. On Sunday evening, I attended the Chinese service at the Lim Ah Pin congregation.

 

      On Monday morning, I boarded the bus chartered my members of the Jurong congregation to travel to Malaysia to attend the Chinese Asian Bible Lectureship (CABL). Note: The reason I fly to Singapore instead of Kuala Lumpur is because of the savings in cost. The price is about half what it would cost to fly directly to Kuala Lumpur. Also, the time needed to complete the trip is about eight hours quicker.

 

      I had the privilege to speak at the 9th Annual Chinese Asian Bible Lectureship. The lectureship this year was conducted at a resort outside of Port Dickson, Malaysia. There were nine speakers and about 200 people from Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, China, and the USA who attended the lectureship. Thanks to Ong Eng Boon and Jedediah Yuan for serving as the coordinators for this effort. The theme this year was: “Trusting God in Times of Adversity.” I had the privilege of speaking twice at the lectureship as well as serving on one of the three question and answer panels. The lectureship will be in Johor Bahru, Malaysia next year.

 

      After the lectureship, I headed for Section 17 (which is in the greater Kuala Lumpur area of Malaysia) where I conducted a weekend gospel meeting on the theme of the importance of “Remembering.” I also had the opportunity to spend some time with many of my friends there as well.

 

      Before speaking at the Kota Kemuning congregation which is also in the Kuala Lumpur area; I attended a visitation and funeral for the mother of Allen Tan. In addition to presenting three lessons at KK, we made visits to the hospital and also to a prospect. On Monday, I headed back to Singapore to catch my flight home.

 

      I took a number of books and other materials with me to distribute among some of the brethren in both Singapore and Malaysia. On a future trip, I am hoping to bring out more Chinese DVD’s for use among the Chinese speaking people in Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, and China.

 

      Thanks to all of my supporters who make these efforts possible. I am thankful for your financial help, but also thankful for your prayers on my behalf as I make these trips both domestic and overseas.
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News and Letters from Around the World

 

MAXWELL, TX: “Thanks for keeping us abreast of your work, trips and opportunities for the kingdom.  It is always great to see you when you are in town.  We'll continue praying for you brother, and we ask that you remember us in prayer as well.  May God's grace forever surround you and His mercy keep you as you continue doing His will” – Al Washington, WVBS. (NOTE: I will be at WVBS to film next month. JMG.)
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Materials Available

 

       There are sixty Chinese lessons currently posted there. You can access them at: http://m.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. http://grubbmissionwork.blogspot.com is my blog address. I post my monthly report there as well.
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SPEAKING SCHEDULE

 

2014

July 2 – Bremen Summer Series

July 7 – 14 Texas Trip

July 15 – Habersham VBS

Aug. 10-13 Gospel Meeting – Northside

Sept. 3-22 Taiwan Trip

Oct. 5-8 Southside/Lubbock Lectures

Oct. 25-26 Southeast GA Lectures

Nov. 12 – Dec. 8 Asia Trip (Indonesia and Singapore)  

   Nov. 15-25 Indonesia  

   Nov. 26-29 Four Seas Lectures

   Nov. 30-Dec. 3. Johor Bahru

 

2015 (Tentative)

 

March – April – Trip to New Zealand

May – June – Singapore and Malaysia

September - October – Taiwan

November – China

 

2018

 

Apr. 22-25 Gospel Meeting – Collinsville, IL

 

– John M. Grubb

 “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

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April Lectureships and Gospel Meetings

 

      I had the privilege to attend two lectureships and two gospel meetings during the month of April. It was good to see many friends and hear some excellent lessons at both the Memphis School of Preaching and the Southwest School of Bible Studies. Memphis School of Preaching also sent two groups of students to two area congregations for gospel meeting/campaigns. Dan Cates took a group to the Rabun County congregation in northeast Georgia where McKinley Pate preaches. B.J. Clarke took a second group to Adairsville in northwest Georgia where Rick Lawson preaches.

 

     In the second week of the month, I had the privilege to attend the Southwest Lectures in Austin, TX. Even though I was not scheduled to speak, I ended up filling in for one of the speakers presenting two lessons on Tuesday morning. There were many excellent lessons presented and I greatly enjoyed the fellowship and friendship of many brethren there.

 

     In the last full week of April, I went up to visit my mother, three of my grandchildren, and Imogene Hann, one of mom’s life-long friends and member of the Groveport, Ohio Church of Christ. We went through Greenwood, Indiana to see the grandkids, then went on over to Ohio spend the weekend with Imogene. Mom went with me to Indianapolis and Ohio. While we were in Greenwood, we were able to celebrate the twelfth birthday of my grandson Ethan.

 

      I spoke at the Groveport church on Sunday morning. Mom and I went back to worship Sunday night with the Shelbyville Road Church of Christ in Indianapolis before heading back to Terre Haute Sunday night. On Monday morning, I headed to the Indianapolis International Airport to head back home. It was good to be able to see my mother and three of my grandchildren again. My mother will turn ninety years old on August 15th.

 

      I had a safe trip back home to Georgia and will continue working on my projects leading up to my next overseas trip at the end of this month.

 

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Singapore and Malaysia Trip at the End of This Month

 

      At the end of this month, I will be making my 52nd overseas mission trip to Singapore and Malaysia. I will be speaking at the 9th Annual Chinese Asian Bible Lectureship. I will conduct gospel meetings in English at the Section 17 and Kota Kemuning congregations.

 

      Thanks to all of my supporters who make these efforts possible.

 

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News and Letters from Around the World

 

CHINESE BIBLES: During the month of April I had a number of requests for Chinese Bibles and materials. I was happy to supply them to help spread the gospel among the Chinese people even in the United States.

 

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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

 

May 18 Singing Night at Harmony Grove

May 28 – June 17 Asia Trip  

   June 2-4 Chinese Asian Bible Lectures  

   June 6-8 Section 17  

   June 13,15 Kota Kemuning

July 2 – Bremen Summer Series

July 7 – 14 WVBS Filming and SWSBS Graduation

July 15 – Habersham VBS

Sept. 3-22 Taiwan Trip

Nov. 12 – Dec. 8 Asia Trip (Indonesia and Singapore)

 

2015 (Tentative)

 

March – April – Trip to New Zealand

May – June – Singapore and Malaysia

October – Taiwan

 

2018

 

Apr. 22-25 Gospel Meeting – Collinsville, IL

 

– John M. Grubb

From: kevin.rutherford@charter.net
Sent: Apr 5, 2014 8:09 AM
Subject: Brett


Dear brethren,

Thank you so much for your outpouring of care and concern on behalf of
my brother and my family. He is still two weeks away from his second
biopsy. As of this time we still have no answers concerning the nature
of his brain tumor. Additional complications have arisen while he is
waiting for the second biopsy, but he seems to have stabilized as of
last report.

Many of you have contributed money to assist my parents in flying over
to Tasmania to visit with my brother. Words cannot express how much we
appreciate what you have done. Enough funds have been raised to
purchase their airfare and they will be leaving soon.

More funds than needed for their airfare have been given. These will be
used to help Brett and his family with their additional expenses.
Enough has been given to cover their additional expenses through the
next few months. For this reason we are no longer requesting financial
help for my brother. However, we continue to ask for prayers on his
behalf.

The treasurer here has kept a record of the names and addresses of those
who have given money for Brett. Those will be sent to my parents who
will develop a full financial report after their return home. That
report will be sent to the church here and will be available for any who
request it.

I thank God for you, your generosity, and your prayers. May God bless
you as you labor in the kingdom.

Kevin Rutherford

Grubb Mission Report - April 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

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FOOT UPDATE

 

      I had out-patient surgery on my right foot on February 11th. I had the stitches taken out on March 3rd. I wore the air cast until April 3rd. When I went to the doctor on the 3rd, the doctor looked at the X-ray and my foot and said, “I think it is time to get you out of that boot!” Happy news! I am back in regular shoes and have started back to my walking routine.

 

     Thanks to all of you for continuing to pray for my full recovery. I have received many cards and nice comments. I have also had brethren contribute to the out of pocket cost for this injury. Compared to what so many other brethren are facing in their lives, this was just a small inconvenience. JMG.

 

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Fishers of Men Training Class - Final Comments

 

      On January 13th, we started a Fishers of Men Training Class conducted at the Chestnut Mountain Church of Christ. There were three new students enrolled for the class. I also allowed some of our students from the last class to attend to be encouraged in continuing in their teaching efforts. This class continued through March 24th. Please pray much good will result because of the efforts made in this class.

 

      We continue to have a monthly evangelism meeting to encourage each other to continue using our abilities to reach the lost.

 

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News and Letters from Around the World

 

DEVONPORT, TASMANIA (AUSTRALIA): Recently, Brett Rutherford was diagnosed with some tumors on his brain. He has had a biopsy, but they still do not know if they are cancerous or not and they done further tests and may send him home from the hospital until they decide further treatments. Please keep him and his family in your prayers. If you are my friend on Facebook, I post the lastest updates on Brett and his family there.

 

There is an effort underway to raise funds to enable his parents, Rod and Brenda Rutherford, to travel to Tasmania to assist the family. If anyone is interested in contributing they can write a check out to the West End Church of Christ.  On the memo line write, “Brett Rutherford.”  The address for the church is: West End Church of Christ, 3815 South Old Highway 94, Saint Charles, MO 63304. If you have questions you can e-mail Kevin Rutherford at his email address: kevin.rutherford@charter.net.  You may also call him at 314-680-8457.  If you want to reach the church there you may contact the church at 636-498-4600 or wecoc@sbcglobal.net.

 

Thanks in advance for any help you can give. (NOTE: The funds for the Rutherford’s trip to Tasmania has been obtained. Any additional funds will be given to the family for any expenses during this difficult time.  JMG).

 

GOSPEL MEETING: It was a joy to be able to attend the New Hope Road Gospel Meeting during the month of March to hear Rod Rutherford preach in a series of lessons. It was good to see Rod again.

 

GARDEN CITY, MI: “Hope you are healing good. God bless you for the work you do for our Lord” – Sharron and Michael Boyagian. (NOTE: This is one of many notes I have received in the past few months. Thanks so much. 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. http://grubbmissionwork.blogspot.com is my blog address. I post my monthly report there as well.

 

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SPEAKING SCHEDULE

 

2014

 

Apr. 20 Singing Night at Harmony Grove

Apr. 27 Groveport, OH

May 18 Singing Night at Harmony Grove

May 28 – June 17 Asia Trip  

   June 2-4 Chinese Asian Bible Lectures  

   June 6-8 Section 17  

   June 13,15 Kota Kemuning

July 2 – Bremen Summer Series

July 15 – Habersham VBS

Sept. 3-22 Taiwan Trip

Nov. 12 – Dec. 8 Asia Trip (Indonesia, Singapore and Taiwan)

 

2018

 

Apr. 22-25 Gospel Meeting – Collinsville, IL

 

TRAVEL SCHEDULE

 

April 11 – 16 Austin, TX
April 25-27 Columbus, OH
July 11 – 14 SWSBS Graduation

– John M. Grubb

Grubb Mission Report - March 2014

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

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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

February 2014 Grubb Mission Report

“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
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Surgery Scheduled

 

      I will have 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 solicit your prayers in this upcoming procedure.

 

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Fishers of Men Training Class

 

      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. JMG.

 

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Southwest School of Bible Studies Seminar - Feb. 7, 2014
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Feb. 9, 2014
AM Schertz
PM Southwest
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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.

 

– John M. Grubb

 

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HUMOR FROM THE MISSION FIELD
John M. Grubb

 

It is essential that while in the mission field you keep your sense of humor. The way things have happened to us, that has not been hard to do. We hope you enjoy these REAL stories from the mission field.

 

Unscheduled Train Ride

 

In May 1983, the Tommy Alford family came to Taichung for a visit. As is our custom, we both greet and see off our visitors. They were traveling on the train, so that meant seeing them off right at the door of the train. In this way, we could help with luggage and say our good-byes.

 

When the Alfords were getting ready to return home, we were on the platform waiting for the arrival of their train. While we were waiting, we noticed some American VIP’s walking by us. I had read in the paper that morning that the Governor of Mississippi was going to visit our city and here he was! Coincidentally, Tommy is from Mississippi. Tommy recognized the governor and told me so. Well, me with my big mouth, yelled, “Hey, there are some people from Mississippi over here.”  The governor did not come over, but his wife and a Mississippi banker did come over and visited for a couple of minutes.

 

While we were talking to the governor’s wife, the train arrived. In Taiwan, trains only stop for three or four minutes so you have to “hussle.” We didn’t! We had boarded the train to help put the luggage in the overhead racks. While we were saying final goodbyes, the train began to move.  Roger, Daniel (my son), and I ran for the door. There was a porter there and he would not let us jump off. We were stuck.

 

There are several kinds of trains in Taiwan. Some stop quite often. Some just make a few stops between Taichung and Taipei. Unfortunately, we were on the kind that only stopped a few times.  We had to ride almost 90 minutes before we could get off the train! We had to purchase tickets for the ride, then had to get off the train and buy return tickets.

 

We made the best of a bad situation. We sat down and visited an additional 90 minutes, spent about an hour looking around a new city, then returned home on the train. What was supposed to be a two hour trip ended up being a six hour trip! Needless to say, we didn’t get much done that day. (Note: Tommy and Renee Alford are making yet another trip to Taiwan and will be riding on trains while there. As Ira Rice used to say about doing mission work: “don’t assume anything.")

Missionary:  Barry and Melany Hatcher

Indonesian Mission Work

E-mail: bhatcher2010@gmail.com

January 2014        

                                      

All correspondence to: Indonesian Missions

Cordova Church of Christ,

7801 Macon Road, Cordova, TN  38018

Contact:           

Greg Howell (one of the elders)

Church Office: (901) 754-9893

E-mail: office@cordovacoc.com

(Please print this and share it with others in your congregation)

Floods have affected our brethren in Manado, Sulawesi

The brethren in Manado have been hit hard by a flood. Members have had their homes badly damaged. Brother Alex Daniel, the director of the Southern Sumatra Bible Academy, informed me that these brethren need help. He said over half of the members have been displaced due to water damage in their homes. One family lost their home entirely, and they are now living in the church building along with other members.

If you would like to help with a contribution, I will give you information about how to do that later in this newsletter.

If you would like to help with a contribution, please send your check to:

Cordova Church of Christ

7801 Macon Road

Cordova, TN 38018

For or Memo: Flood Relief Manado

Thank you on behalf of these brethren for your prayers and help in any amount.

Yours in Christ,

Barry and Melany Hatcher