Lisa Newland

I was reading again in Isaiah this morning, chap 6. God is high and lifted up!! John 12:41 clarifies that Isaiah saw God the Son, high and lifted up, whose train filled the temple. Oh for the day to see my Savior face to face!! After reading the description of Christ in Rev 1 as well, I'm amazed at Rev 1:5-6. The transcendent and holy Most High God, the Creator of the universe, loves me and washed me from my sins in His own blood. AND He has made me a king and priest unto God. I'm not sure all that that entails, but it's pretty awesome!! Oh that I "might walk worthy of the Lord, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God." Col 1:10

I love the words of this song (put out by the Wilds):

Lord Jesus, shall it ever be, a mortal man ashamed of Thee?
Ashamed of Thee whom angels praise, whose glories shine through endless days?
Ashamed of Jesus? Sooner far let evening blush to own a star!
He sheds His beams of love divine into this darkened soul of mine.

Ashamed of Jesus? Just as soon let midnight be ashamed of noon.
'Tis midnight with my soul till He, Bright Morning Star, bids darkness flee.
Ashamed of Jesus? That dear Friend, on Whom my hopes of heav'n depend.
No, when I blush be this my shame, that I have not proclaimed His name.

Ashamed of Jesus? Yes, I may when I've no guilt to wash away,
No tears to wipe, no good to crave, no fears to quell, no soul to save!
Till then, nor is my boasting vain, till then I boast a Savior slain!
But, oh! May this my glory be, that He is not ashamed of me!

This holiday season, may we all be overwhelmed by His love and sacrifice, flooded with His grace, and emboldened to proclaim His name to our lost loved ones and friends.

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The first Sunday of December I shared at Grace Baptist Church of Parker, CO, Pastor Ward Smith. Here is a church that's 6 yrs old, meets in a store front, and yet has 150-175 people each Sunday! Wow! How exciting to watch God moving! I taught the children's church lesson twice, Sunday school for the teens and singles, and shared a testimony in both morning services. I also got to stay for lunch and a Sunday school teacher's training session to meet more people. It was fun to make several connections. I had heard Pastor Ward speak at the Wilds of the Rockies one summer that I counseled there. Also, their first intern, Andrew Doan, made my dvd for me. The intern now was a camper at the Wilds and in my brother cabin, and the assistant pastor, Joel DeBlaay and his wife and another couple knew my brother in college at Northland. Did you follow any of that? :-) The world is getting smaller every day!! :-)

This last Sunday I was scheduled to be at Lifegate Baptist Church in Colorado Springs, but their services canceled due to the snow. Yes, we've had 3-4 inches of snow this weekend. I love how beautiful all the trees look, covered in white!

Someone has been praying... My spring schedule is almost full! Thank you!! Please pray now for wisdom to know how far into June to schedule meetings. I know I'll need some time to prepare for the move in July.

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It is time for a proud aunt to show off the cutest niece and nephews in the world!

Kaylee's 4th birthday, all pink and princesses!

Kaylee's older brother, Travis (7 yrs old), enjoying a bit of torture from his great uncle Ron.

Ashton (2 yrs old) having a little man-to-man chat with his great grandpa.

Caedmon (16 mo) waiting in the nursery for his uncle to hurry up and get married.

A happy Aunt Lisa is enjoying precious family moments. :-)

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Whew! Last month has been a whirlwind..but a good whirlwind! :-)

I was in 1 missions conference and 2 churches in November. The missions conference was in Frederick, CO. What a blessing to meet Pastor Gary Goodpaster and his wife, Linda, former missionaries to Australia! Their son-in-law, Pastor Randy Graham from Appleton, WI, was the key note speaker. I think my favorite part of missions conferences is the chance to meet other missionaries. One couple, Tom & Sandy Hastings, have been in Germany for 30 years!! Oh that I may be as faithful! While at Tri-Town Baptist Church, I got to share in the evening service, teach a missions lesson in the Cubbies class, play the piano, and enjoy a shopping excursion (Starbucks included!) with some of the ladies of the church.

My schedule also took me to Northglenn Baptist Church, a church that supports the Brouwers! Thank you for the opportunity to share what great things God is doing in Tanzania, Pastor Robinson! The First Baptist Church of Akron, CO also opened their doors to me this month. What fun to be in a church that knows and supports my dear friend, Kristine McLaughlin (missionary to the Ivory Coast)! :-) That Sunday also happened to be the Sunday before Thanksgiving Day...I got to enjoy a huge turkey dinner too! Thank you First Baptist church family!

November has also been a good month of studying. I'm in the middle of a class on the book of Isaiah (through Front Range Bible Institute). I've finished two projects so far (a Bible study on the attributes of God from chap 40-48, and faith in the book of Isaiah) with one more project to go! I'm also in the midst of language study, reviewing grammar lessons and practicing conversation with my mwalimu (teacher). My mom and I also attended a one-day seminar on world religions, including how to reach a Buddhist or a Muslim with the gospel.

The days have also been filled with babysitting my nephews and niece; sorting through clothes, books, and things (preparing for packing); helping mom and dad move my mom's home business (book bindery) into another room; catching up with friends; and keeping up with deputation phone calls, emails, and letters.

I wonder if life will slow down at all when I get to Tanzania!? :-)

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