Prayer letter, health and ministry update

Austin Gardner • July 6, 2023

Betty has only suffered minor pain

Thursday, July 6, 2023


Dear friends,


God is blessing your prayers and your giving. Check out this post about Thomas Alute and his ministry since you support him. 


God saved three souls on the first anniversary of Iglesia Bautista Libertad, Liberty Baptist Church. Pastor Jimmy Soncco is greatly used by God. God has given them a wonderful place to meet, souls saved, and people loving and serving God and each other. 


Betty is in therapy for her shoulder and doing very well. She has experienced minor pain. My case was taken before the tumor board, and they plan to wait and see what the scans look like in August. At this point, they are not sure what to do. 


Next month Betty and I will celebrate our golden anniversary, 50 years of marriage. I met and married my best friend many years ago and have never regretted it. 


Thanks for all your prayers, your financial support for others, and your friendship. 


God bless each of you.


Austin and Betty

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