We recently had the opportunity to show our new video at a missions conference in Ohio. The response was very positive as people saw the statistics concerning the elderly in the nursing homes of America. In the Olivet Discourse of Matthew 24,25, while Jesus spoke about the judgment of the nations at the end of the Tribulation period, the people asked: "Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me" (Matthew 25:37-40).The generation that gave us all that we have and enjoy today has been largely forgotten. They are living out their final days away from family, friends, and the familiar home life they enjoyed for so long. They have lost most of their possessions and virtually all of their independence. They are literally living on the edge of Eternity. Someone must go to them and tell them of God's love and plan of redemption through His Son, Jesus Christ. We are thankful that God has entrusted us with such a task, and we are thankful for all those churches and individuals who faithfully support our work among the elderly. We are committed to bringing the life-changing Gospel to them repeatedly, week after week, so that many can be saved.
While in that missions conference we were exposed to the world-wide need for the Good News. But the need is great, right here in our own backyard. You might be surprised to know that only 10% of all nursing home residents have been born again and have a genuine relationship with the Saviour. That means that 90% are simply religious, and are trusting in their good works to get them to Heaven some day. Because of this, they struggle with fear and a lack of assurance about what awaits them after this life. Hardly a week goes by that we don't hear of someone who has sat in our services at a particular nursing home facility who has slipped off into eternity since the last time we were there. The need is urgent to reach these dear souls while they are still reachable. We covet your prayers for power, safety, and fruitfulness in the preaching of the Gospel. Thank you again, to all who make it possible for us to be full-time on this necessary mission field that is continually "white unto harvest".
