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GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS!

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Anniversaries are special times of re-membering the past. They are times of reflecting on qualities like faithfulness, endurance, and commitment. They are occasions for recalling the good times–and the not so good times.

Some anniversaries mark particular milestones. A 25-year anniversary is celebrated with silver. A 50-year anniversary is celebrated with gold, the most valuable of the precious metals.

An interesting detail of precious metals is that they are refined under heat. The heat on the crucible liqui-fies the metal and causes the impurities to rise to the

Area Dinner Programs

Tue. Apr. 24, 6:30pm : Dayton Mennonite Fellowship Hall 4887 John Wayland Hwy, Dayton, VA : For reservations, call Larry & Betty Wilkins 540-434-3354

Thu. Apr. 26, 6:30pm : Yoder’s Restaurant & Buffet 14 Tower Rd., New Holland, PA : For reservations, call Jeremy Sensenig 717-673-8235

Fri. Apr. 27, 6:30pm : United Dayspring Mennonite Fellowship Hall 5564 TR 381 Millersburg, OH : For reservations, call Mervin & Ruth Yoder 330-674-7152 or Nelson & Phyllis Wenger 330-828-2069

Reservations required for dinner. Call the local contact persons listed above or call HOH offices toll free: 866-960-0292, or email bob@heraldsofhope.org. Plan to attend and bring friends to an inspiring evening of good food, fellowship and celebrating our 50th year of ministry! (See more programs inside!)

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HOPE HORIZONS is the newsletter of HERALDS OF HOPE, INC. It is mailed free to all those who request it.

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Vol. XLII April/May 2018 No. 3

50TH ANNIVERSARY PROGRAMS

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Church ProgramsWed. Apr. 25 7:30pm Believers Mennonite Fellowship Petersburg, WVSun. Apr. 29 10:30am Milford Chapel Milford, INSun. Apr. 29 10:30am Roselawn Conservative Menn. Church Middlebury, INSun. Apr. 29 6:30pm Fair Haven Amish Mennonite Church Goshen, INWed. May 9 7:30pm Upton Church of the Brethren Greencastle, PASun. May 13 10:30am Providence Christian Fellowship Baltic, OHSun. May 13 6:30pm Mount Zion House of Prayer Utica, OH

Loving greetings to you in our one precious and living Hope in our Risen Lord and coming King–the Lord Jesus Christ.

Many thanks to you for all your Christian love, support, and guidance through all the helpful Christian literature that

you graciously make available to me and many oth-ers who get them from me. May the Lord continue to bless you abundantly in all your ways.

Grace and peace to you from the Lord, Your son in the Lord, Femi (from Nigeria)P.S. I will always crave and cherish your continued

prayers and fraternal guidance in the ways of God–as living by God’s unpopular truths is becoming very difficult and our worldly society is becoming hostile to those wanting to please God. Please kindly re-member in prayer; I am a young man, not-yet-mar-ried, and a Christian believer searching for paying medical employment. The rising unemployment in the country makes things a bit hard these days.

ENCOURAGING FEMIsurface where they can be removed. Whether in

marriage, ministry, or business, 50 years is a testimony to the commitment of the people involved and the in-tensity of the refining process.

At Heralds of Hope, we are celebrating 50 years of God’s great faithfulness! Yes, there have been good times, and not so good times. But through it all, God has sustained and matured what He brought to birth through the vision of Dr. and Mrs. J. Otis Yoder.

Throughout this year, we are planning a series of special events to mark this milestone. We hope there will be one close enough to you, so you can attend. The first ones are listed in this newsletter and more will be announced as they are planned.

HAUSA LISTENER LETTER

“I am one of your listeners, and when listening to your preaching, I always feel happy, and I have been encouraged by your teachings. Please pray for me to be used by God.”

- Hausa-speaking listener in Nigeria

THEPRESIDENT’S VIEW

THE WRITTEN WORD

one of the first actions was to form a Board of Directors. One of the first items of business for that Board was the formulation of a Statement of Faith, outlining the core beliefs of the organization. This foundational statement has, by God’s grace and blessing, en-abled Heralds of Hope to reach its 50th year of ministry.

In previous issue of the Hope Horizons, we highlighted Article 1 from the Statement of Faith. In this issue we highlight Article 2.

Article 2: We believe that the Bible is the Self-revelation of God to mankind for this age; that it is fully inspired by the Holy Spirit; that it is inerrant in its original records, authoritative in its decrees, universal and timeless in its message, and the standard by which all shall be judged.

This Article 2 is based on the following Scripture portions (NKJV):

Hebrews 1:1 and 2. “God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds…”

II Timothy 3:16 and 17. “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

II Peter 1:19-21. “And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpreta-tion, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.”

As I think about celebrating 50 years of Heralds of Hope ministry, I am so thankful for and rejoice in God’s faithfulness. We give Him all the glory for what He has done!

He has miraculously opened up many doors of opportunities to share the truth and power of God’s Word to millions of people around the world. The radio and internet reach many areas where mission-aries can’t go. Also, many secret believers testify like the following 22-year-old female listener in Tur-key:

“I grew up in a Muslim home but have been listening secretly to your broadcasts for 4 months. When I heard you teaching about a God who loves and forgives, it was the first time I felt worth something as a woman to God. I have since given my heart to Jesus Christ, but I can’t tell any-one about it or my life would be in danger.”

Others plead with us to please keep the broadcasts airing as it’s the only Bible teaching and Chris-tian fellowship they have.

By God’s grace and your faithful prayers and support we will contin-ue to share the Good News on the air until Jesus comes in the air!

Rejoicing in God’s faithfulness! Bob Kauffman

Stewardship

J. Mark Horst, PresidentHERALDS OF HOPE, INC.

Sincerely in the HOPE of the Gospel,

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS!

W hen Heralds of Hope was birthed by Dr. and Mrs. Yoder,

DONORS SHARE THEIR STORIES

We praise God HOH has found a way to use mod-ern technology to share God’s Word with people around the world and further nurture the recipients, even in difficult-to-reach places.”

Merle & Jane Eby - Maryland

“In the summer of 1952, I went to the Chicago Home Mission to teach Bible School as a member of a Sum-mer Service Unit. It was there that I met Pastor J. Otis Yoder and his wife; he was pastor of the church. A num-ber of years later, Pastor Yoder and his wife were at a church in Goshen to give a program. I attended and signed up to receive information of Heralds of Hope.

I believe HOH is spreading God’s word and am thankful that I can help in giving to Heralds of Hope. God bless you.”

Mrs. Ruth Yoder - Indiana

Send your testimonial by e-mail today to hope@heraldsofhope.org or by mail to Heralds of Hope, PO Box 3 Breezewood, PA 15533.

We asked, “What’s your story? Why do you partner with Heralds of Hope?”

Thank you for your encouraging replies!

“I started singing in the Hope Chorale in 1963 and continued till 1974. Edith joined after we were married in 1971. We enjoyed serving the Lord together with the chorale and ministry and are still very blessed by the radio program. Thank you for allowing us to bless and be blessed so abundantly. To God be the glory.”

Earl and Edith Groff - Pennsylvania

“Getting to know J. Otis and Isabelle personally at the annual dinners at Greenwood, Delaware, initially drew us to participate with Heralds of Hope. Learn-ing to know J. Mark and Joyce and Bob and Donna continued that personal connection and has fostered a sense of trust in the ministry. Having a hands-on experience with our youth group at the HOH office a number of years ago strengthened our feeling of con-nection.

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To order your 30 Day Prayer Guide call our offices 717-485-4021, or toll free 1-866-960-0292, or e-mail hope@her-aldsofhope.org. (HOH has purchased a quantity of book-lets.) A donation of any amount is appreciated.

May 15–June 142018

Azeri man from Azerbaijan • photo by Myra De Ford

Chinese Radio Listener

Candid Photo of Hope Chorale