Christian In Bangladesh

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Wednesday 1 September 2010

From Minneapolis, USA

"We would do well to seek a new appreciation of the inarticulate many who make up the body of the Church. They do a large share of the praying and pay most of the bills. Without them not a preacher could carry on, not a Bible school function. They are the flesh and sinews of the missionary program. They are the private soldiers of the Lord who do most of the fighting and get fewest decorations. The big stars of the Church get a lot of their glory now; the plain Christians must wait until the Lord returns. There will be some surprises then."
A. W. Tozer as quoted in The Life of A. W. Tozer by James L. Snyder

While we probably wouldn't use the word 'soldier' today, the truth is still that the work is carried by the many who pray and pay for the work other missionaries and I have the privilege of doing.

I have been reminded of the many who pray and support the work at LAMB through six weeks of visiting USA and Canada. It has been refreshing and encouraging. You have taken me into your fellowships and families and reminded me that we are many who work together - under God.

I am indebted to all of you; Thank you.