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    We had a wonderful trip to Kingsport, TN to visit with a supporting church and with many dear friends. Many years ago, this church responded to reports of our building needs with a group of 17 men and women. Eventually, they came three times in different numbers to help us complete the building. These men were primarily business men: several engineers, mechanics, a doctor, etc. They worked as hard in four days as many would work in a month. They laid the block and then placed the steel beams for our second floor of the church.
     These men and women have maintained a close relationship with us through the years and are like brothers to us (as they are in the Lord). It was so good to see and fellowship with them once again. While there, the Lord gave us a good opportunity to share salvation with two, even though conditions did not allow us to complete the presentation. We were able to visit a new church, sit in on a men's prayer meeting, and give an update on all that God has done.
     A special prayer request has already been partially answered but we would still like to pass on this special request. Noel Fuller is one of those special men from Kingsport. Several years ago he began losing his hearing until it was a 95% loss in one ear and a 75% loss in the other. He had surgery yesterday and the doctor feels he will be able to help Noel hear better. Do you have faith in God's power? Please pray that the Lord will return his hearing ability to him, either through the surgeon's hand, or through direct healing from the Lord. Noel is a strong swimmer who was licensed in scuba diving, necessary for his marine business. Since his loss, he has been very limited in all water sports/work as well as his ability to hear. Please pray with us for this dear friend.
     Thank you so much for your interest, prayer and support of our desire to reach deaf folks. May He greatly bless your faithfulness.

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