Laynes' Line

Dear Praying Friends,      Sunday God gave a victory that surprised everyone involved. I had not sent out a special request because I focused on trying to be who God wanted me to be for this event. We left for furlough the end of 2007 with the unique desire to return to reach the deaf in other cities in a radius of 2-3 hours from here. Before we returned, the church invited Armando to come and be the pastor. He did an excellent job and we enjoyed every minute of his ministry here.      For approximately five years, Pedro has not been faithful to church, averaging maybe three visits a year. During his absence, the church voted to make Armando the permanent, senior pastor of the church. As you recall, the vote was 38 for, three against. We never saw Pedro at the business meetings nor again for about four or five months after the vote. When he learned the church had voted, he was furious. He wanted to know why someone did not come and tell him so he could come and vote. Of course, being

Dear Praying Friends,      We have been praying fervently for our brother, Sammy Birchfield, and his battle with cancer. He was moved to a hospice center this weekend and we just received word that he has  passed on into Eternity. Please pray for the Birchfield family in their loss. Many of the family are Christians and are missing their loved one, but rejoicing that God saw fit to heal him in Heaven. Sandy, his wife, is Gary's cousin. Thank you for your prayers, but please do not forget the family in your prayers. Gary & Ann