“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
II Corinthians 12:9

Why there are times in our lives where it seems to be an uphill battle, even in the service of the Lord, I cannot say. This new leg brace is a must, not being able to walk any great distance without it, but bless God, He will not let me remain quiet about what the Saviour can do to make a difference in the lives of those who are also struggling in different ways regarding the issues of life. Only the steps of many houses seem to be the biggest challenge, as it tends to aggravate the osteoarthritis in the cerebral-palsy-affected right knee.

Sharon, a widow in her 70s, but who still works a regular job, lost her husband more than a decade ago. The Lord has been her constant source of strength, with periodic assistance from her grown children. She testified of salvation in what Jesus has done for her. In contrast in the way of circumstances, Coco just lost her husband a few months ago. No longer able to afford to remain in her house, I found her living on the streets of Columbus, Ohio. She, too, was quick to testify of her salvation experience. Praying with her and helping her buy a meal seemed only right to do. Now, one is wondering if the Lord is leading me into a ministry of reaching people who have lost a spouse!

In the month of January, thank you, Pastor Terry Anglea of Faith Baptist Church in Bourbonnais, Illinois, for inviting me to preach before your congregation, leading to Pastor Daryl Whitehouse of Newton County Baptist Church in Kentland, Indiana, requesting that I preach the same message on the first Sunday of February. Then to catch up with Pastor Randy Love and the amazing people of Grace Baptist Church in Pittsfield, Illinois, was another blessed experience. Following suit was to catch up with young Pastor David DeMoss at Gateway Baptist Church in Chester, Virginia, and preach for his church folk. Thank you also, Pastor Jon Shook of Bailey’s Grove Baptist Church in Asheboro, North Carolina, for using me to speak four times, including the stirring of his Christian high school students in a message.

Prayer Requests

1. That Coco will find suitable accommodation
2. That the Lord will let me see new souls come to know Him
3. That the Lord will allow this flu, which struck me down at the beginning of this past Tuesday (a first in two years), to be overcome rapidly

Without the strength of the Lord and your ongoing support, I would be a lost cause. Thank you again for your ongoing support and prayers. My last two scheduled meetings are in early May before returning to the field of Tasmania, Australia.

All to the glory of God, and our wondrous Saviour,

Bro. Andrew L. Steers