Upon returning from Nigeria in February, I spent the remainder of the month and the first week of March in Iowa. A lot of planning goes into the trips I take, much of it communicating with missionaries and booking tickets and accommodations. I also care for the French International Class I teach when in town, as well as visit the people on the bus routes which bring in most of the adult class members. One Saturday, I went on the Columbus Junction route with Jose, the bus captain. We visited in a home where a man, Richard, was not saved. He allowed me to lead him to Christ. The minute we were done praying for him to be saved, he shook my hand without my prompting him. He was glad to be saved.

Linda and I took a few days and flew out to the Seattle, Washington, area to see our daughter Beth Ann and her family. Thankfully, Kelton got back home from his Army maneuvers in time for us to visit with him as well. Once back in Iowa, we drove down to Marion, Indiana, to preach in a Missions Conference at the Lighthouse Baptist Church. There was a wonderful spirit in the church, and the people raised their commitments by almost 20%. During this trip, we were able to stop and see a long-time preacher friend and his family. He was about to move to another ministry in Florida after 30-plus years in Michigan. We wanted to say goodbye. I have had the privilege of preaching for him many times through our 20-plus years of friendship.

I just returned from a wonderful 12-day trip to the Philippines, where I preached in 4 churches, one of which had a Youth Camp for 3 days. I preached for Pastor Danny Templado on their Anniversary Sunday. We had a standing-room-only crowd, with 44 salvations that day.
From there, we took a boat (after a long drive) to another island so I could preach at a Youth Camp. Here I am with the host pastor, his wife, and the two other preachers who preached with me. I was told there were 30 churches represented, with close to 400 attendees. We had a full auditorium, with the altars full during every invitation. In one invitation where I preached on walking with God, the aisle was full three-quarters of the way to the back of the building. God also saved over 20 souls, and over 20 committed to go to Bible college. On Resurrection Sunday, I preached for 2 Filipino pastors in their churches.

I would appreciate your prayers for physical strength and spiritual power, as I have three trips planned for the next two months. I leave in just a few days for Mexico, where I will preach for Missionary Sam Robles and teach in his Bible college. Ten days after that trip, I will travel to Guatemala to be with Missionary Angel Lopez. The second week of June, I teach at the FBMI Candidate School and then head to Europe, where I will be visiting/preaching for missionaries in three countries. Thank you for your support. Please pray!

Your servant,

Missionary Evangelist James Belisle