To our Gracious Inner Circle Family:
Here in Rochester, NY we are in the midst of the autumn season with the leaves falling everywhere, especially on our vehicles and lawns. I have been looking for the first heavy frost to bring them down all at once. I have mowed them up several times, but they keep cluttering up the lawn. Yet, the trees with the leaves
still clinging on for their dear life are certainly beautiful and remind me of our departure from this planet to our heavenly home. There is nothing like the four seasons that direct our attention towards heaven. Winter reminds me of the coldness of death but also of the birth of our Lord Jesus Who was born so that He could go to the cross for our sin to “wash us whiter than snow”. Spring reminds me of those who were dead in their sin, and those who trust in Jesus to become alive. Summer reminds me of the maturity and rest found only in Jesus Christ our Lord, and the fall arrives to show us the beauty of our departure to our heavenly home. I trust you have settled your personal relationship with the Lord Jesus!
Nancy and I appreciate so much your prayers and/or support on our behalf. I can’t help but thank the Lord for His strength in keeping us moving and serving Him. There certainly is no greater blessing in serving our Lord Jesus until He comes, or we go to meet Him. The journey is a blessed one and we are keeping our focus on Him. We both have had the joy of visiting two churches where I was able to share the Word of God. The two National Church Planters that were here in the States have made it home safely and are charging ahead in their ministries. They each were able to visit 20 different churches and were grateful for the privilege. It was very enjoyable to serve them and a blessing to my heart as they shared the Word of God. Most of their goals were met and their God-given ministries will be blessed for the furtherance of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. The greatest blessing I experienced was their commitment to our Heavenly
Father and their personal prayer life.
I am so thankful for IGM—God’s Mission! I will never forget that, in the beginning of serving as the Mission Director, my ignorance of how a mission agency should function became evident. I prayed to the Lord, giving HIM the headship of the Mission. He gave wisdom and direction along the journey. Please pray that
His leadership will always continue, and the flesh of man will not get in His way.
In Gratefulness and His Unconditional Love,
Gary and Nancy Newhart
Your Missionaries (over)
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
• Continued health and strength as we continue our journey with the Lord and IGM(Gary—July 13—MRI of kidney to check spot discovered in March 2023. Dr. visit on July 25 no change just keep an eye on it. To be checked by ultra-sound March 11 and find out results on March 19, 2024)
• Continued financial support, both for personal and travel
• Our Family, Nancy’s sister, 96, fell recently fracturing her hip, surgery went well, and recov-ery will be long.
• IGM Family, Bible-Based American churches
• Preaching Engagement
• IGM transition of Finance Manager
• Council Meeting December 12, 2023
TOGETHER, REACHING THE WORLD FOR CHRIST
PRAISE:
• For His sustaining grace
• For His constant protection
• For His perfect plan for the journey that is ahead of us
I HAVE DECIDED TO FOLLOW JESUS
I have decided to follow Jesus,
I have decided to follow Jesus,
I have decided to follow Jesus,
No turning back, No turning back
Though none go with me, still I will follow,
Though none go with me, still I will follow,
Though none go with me, still I will follow,
No turning back, No turning back
The world behind me, The cross before me,
The world behind me, The cross before me,
The world behind me, The cross before me,
No turning back, No turning back
Written by a Brother from the country of India who witnessed the death of his wife and children for trusting Christ as his Savior.