Saturday, December 22, 2007
2007 YEAR-END REPORT ON MY MINISTRIES
HERE'S WISHING YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
2007 was a great year filled with many blessings. On my birthday, Dec. 14th, 2007, I became 77. I am as busy today as I was back in 1956 when Dixie and I became full-time missionaries in Japan. However, I must keep reminding myself that I am not as young as I once was. You may be wondering who that is in the picture. That's me when I was 17 or 18. I am excited about what has been accomplished in 2007, but I look forward to advancing the cause of Christ in 2008. Let me give you a report on my ministries up to date.
THE SOS SOULWINNING MINISTRY
In addition to the many souls that have been saved around the world in 2007, a new greatly improved SOS web-site has been made. You can view it at www.soshelp.com. We have been trying to get people and organizations to use the SOS new slogan "When you care enough, you're SomeOne Special. This is one of SOS's registered trademarks. The SOS web-site has many helps for soulwinners along with some soulwinning sermons by the late Hyman J. Appelman.
THE JAPANESE MINISTRY
The Japanese Ministry is my "first-love" as far as ministries are concerned. God called me as a missionary to Japan when I served in the U.S. Air Force during the world war II Army of Occupation and during the Korean War. Dixie and I served for 25 years on the field of Japan. Although I am retired (I use the word "retired" lightly) as far as being in Japan full-time, my Japanese ministry continues here in Springfield, Missouri. We meet for a church service every Sunday. We are finding out that there is a great number of Japanese in this area. Churches who desire to have a part in this ministry as well as my other ministries may send their support the the Baptist Bible Fellowship International.
THE PRECIOUS MEMORIES SUPPORT MINISTRY
Following the home-going of my wonderful wife Dixie, the Lord has led me to start a new ministry with the intention of encouraging and comforting those who have lost a spouse. We meet once a month for a time of fellowship around a dinner table. Those who desire give their testimony as to how they are doing since their loved one has gone to heaven. This encourages those who have just entered this valley of life. Recently I have written a book entitled, "And God Shall Wipe Away All Tears." I am amazed at the reception of this book. Those who have ordered copies are wanting more. The book has one-page articles dealing with the various experiences a person goes through when their spouse is gone. Already I am needing to do a second printing. The cost will be over $2,600.00. All gifts received for this purpose goes into an account just for this purpose. I have heard of 11 states and 4 foreign countries where Precious Memories Support Ministries have started. To God be the Glory!
THE RADIO MINISTRY
I am on radio station KWFC (Keep Witnessing For Christ), a 100,000 watt station with radio announcements about the above ministries every day, two or more times. People have come to the Precious Memories meetings and the Japanese church service as direct result of the radio ministry.
I thank you who have had a part in these ministries through you prayers and financial offerings. I am expecting "Something Great in 2008."
Bill Hathaway
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