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Special Prayer Request

I would like to ask each of you to pray with me for a young man named Nicolas Looney. He is 16 years old and lives in Florida. He recently had a kidney transplant that his body is rejecting and has been in the hospital for quite some time! I have been communicating with his grandfather, David Looney, in Mobile, AL and receiving updates on his condition.

The Lord’s hand is in this situation and we know that He is The Great Physician, and is still in complete control! I ask that you pray with us for Nicolas to have strength and comfort. I ask that you pray with me for his family. I couldn’t imagine what they are dealing with at the present time. I ask that they have a sweet awareness of the Holy Spirit of God during these trying days and that more than anything, Christ’s name be magnified!

Thank you all for your faithful prayers!

Your Missionaries to South Africa,

Stephen, Ashlee, Peyton, Eli, and Neyland
The Underwood Family
Acts 20:24
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Please Pray During This Time!

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I would ask each of you to pray for my family today and over the next several weeks, but especially remember my Mom. Today would have been my Dad’s 55th birthday. Just two weeks after his 54th birthday, he suffered a massive heart attack in his sleep and passed away.

Though I can’t explain the why’s, or understand all the reasons; God is still on the throne and has shown us grace beyond our understanding. With that said, I would like to say this about my Dad…

(Proverbs 22:6) “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

Happy Birthday Day to my Dad! There was a time when I took for granted his sacrifices and affection he showed to me. I believe whole heartedly that because of his example and compassion on me, by the grace of God, I am the dad I am today.

He taught me to always work hard for my family.

He taught me never to take time spent with your sons for granted.

He taught me that no matter how stupid of a mistake I make, I am still his son.

These are only a few lessons that I learned from my dad, and I pray everyday that I will train up my sons in the way they should go, as was taught to me.

Happy Birthday Day Dad!

I love you!

Stephen, Ashlee, Peyton, and Eli
The Underwood Family
Acts 20:24

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February 2015 Prayer Letter

 

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Snow Snow Snow! Greetings from Wisconsin!

We began the month of February with several meetings in Wisconsin and have really enjoyed seeing how God is using these pastors in some cities where they are the ONLY Independent Baptist Church! It has been a humbling reminder that there is yet many areas within our borders that still need church planters to carry the gospel of Christ!

I am even more encouraged by the fact that they too know the urgency for us to arrive in South Africa wielding the sword of the Word of God! While they are being used of God to minister and win the lost, they are well aware that our Commission is “unto the uttermost part of the earth!” I have certainly been energized.

Last month, for the Underwood family, was one of the greatest months since beginning deputation just one year ago! We were blessed to have six new churches notify us of their decision to partner with us financially to reach South Africa! God is Good!!! Lord willing, each month that passes, I will be able to write how God moved in the hearts of His people to continue partnering with us. I am trusting and expecting God to do great things in our lives this year.

In regards to our family, I have been asked by several folks how my mom, brother, and I am doing since the loss of my dad in November. Each day offers new grace from God and for that I am eternally grateful. Mom is adjusting well, and I am thankful that my brother lives so closely by. Certainly, there are days that will seem harder than others, but we rest in the knowledge that Dad is with Jesus. I want to personally thank each of you for your prayers, cards, and phone calls even after three months, just to let me know that you are praying! We love you greatly!

As far as things for you to pray with us about; I would ask for you to remember three things:

1) Pray for continued New Support!
We are working diligently to finish deputation as quickly as possible and arrive in South Africa. Each day that passes is one more day that folks are dying and going to Christ-less graves. The urgency is real!

2) Pray for Laborers!

The greatest need in world evangelism is volunteers to carry the gospel to all corners of the world! With the limited time we have, we must focus our attention on fulfilling our purpose!

3) Pray that the Holy Spirit convict the hearts of the lost, that they will be receptive to His Word!
There is no amount of charisma, charm, or enticing words that man can have to persuade them to believe. We must rest in the work of the Holy Spirit to do His work, and know that we are simply the mouthpiece God uses to tell the world about Jesus!

Thank you all for your continued prayers and support! I pray that very soon, you will begin to see the fruits of your labor and sacrifice through our ministry in South Africa!

Your Missionaries to South Africa,

Stephen, Ashlee, Peyton, and Eli
The Underwood Family to South Africa
Acts 20:24