GEMS

Thank you to those who gave to purchase audio and printef Bibles for Congo. Grant is on his way there now with them. Please pray for him and the Bibles, that they will all get there safely. Thank you!

The summer has been packed full of good things so far and our Mission has been very busy working on the Faith Haven Project as well being involved with our Prayer Camp and an IGNITE Project Camp. We've been privileged to participate in several VBS programs and summer camps and are so thankful to be able to see firsthand what God is doing around the nation. Below are some pics from the IGNITE camp at Faith Haven.

This right here is what the foundation for all service for the Lord ought to look like - banding together in prayer and then going forth to make a difference.

We had the privilege of traveling to Germany and getting to help in 3 different churches there. What a blessing it was to get to be a part of the ministries of the Ndjaboue family, the Brock family and the Falkenberg family.
Please pray for these families and their ministries as they go forward for Christ there.

God has blessed greatly, & the renovation of the Faithaven Lodge in Michigan has begun! Thank you to all those that have prayed for this project, for the funds & timing of the renovation, God has answered those prayers! Please continue to be in prayer for the renovation process. We can’t wait to share the finished result!
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The Williams family has enjoyed having the Thompson family, a great help to the GEMS ministry, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for a trip of prayer & fellowship!
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Williams family enjoyed Seeing some old friends from the Hyles Anderson tour group "Joyful Melodies"
We served with Angela Williams family in Ghana West Africa when she was a little girl, and we are working together with Joy McCullough’s family on some projects in Congo, Africa.
Great to spend time with them.
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The children loved having guests at their church!

The last update from Bro. Williams before leaving:

On our last day we visited a new church being plant, and was privileged to do a Bible study on God's Righteousness for salvation.
Thank you for the prayers prayed for this trip, it was a wonderful trip full of God’s blessings!

As this Congo trip is drawing to a close, we want to thank God for the INCREDIBLE work He’s done on this trip, the people cannot get enough John & Romans, we are very grateful for the prayers for God’s will & safety.

The Congo missions trip has begun! We thank you for the prayer that has gone into the trip & ask for continued prayers that God will minister & bless over the duration of the trip, as well as safe travels to & from the Congo!

The containers have been prepared for next week’s flight to the DR Congo, full to the brim with French John & Romans!! Please continue to be in prayer for God’s work to be accomplished on this missions’ trip!

God moved greatly during the Missions Conference at Open Door Baptist Church in Potts Camp, Mississippi with Pastor Tony Moore & his wife Danielle!

We are so very thankful for the French John and Romans booklets provided by Parker Memorial Baptist Church and the Bearing Precious Seed Ministry.
Please pray with us and for us as we prepare to travel to DR Congo and serve alongside national pastors there.

Pictured is a youth conference held last weekend in Michigan! Pastor Mel Matchinski asked Bro. Williams to coordinate his church youth conference on Saturday, & God brought great fruit & fun!
Picture 1 left to right: Nikki & Michael Matchinski (Pastor Matchinski’s son & daughter in-law), Pastor Mel Matchinski & wife Marcia, Bro. Williams’s parents, Beverly & Pastor Paul Williams, & Michael & Brooke Williams.
Picture 2: Michael Williams preaching at the conference.
Picture 3: Pastor Paul Williams preaching at the conference.
Picture 4: Williams family singing during the conference.

We are helping with Ukranian relief assistance. We must be delicate with information so as to protect the safety of the individuals involved. Support will go to aid transporting, housing, feeding and gospel outreach. If you are able to help support this effort please contact us.

A question to meditate on this Lord’s Day.

The Williams family is back in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan! Pictured is the Williams family with Michael Williams’s parents, Beverly & Paul Williams. Paul Williams has pastored Northstar Baptist Church of McMillan, MI for 40+ years!
Prayer walks in the snow are a sweet time to spend with God & family.

"If you are ever inclined to pray for someone, do it at once, wherever you are."
- Mary Slessor, Missionary to Nigeria (1876 - 1915)