FIRST BROKEN RIBS,
THEN HIT WITH COVID,
NOW THE WHOLE STAFF IS OUT!
I am counting today on your unwavering, faithful support for our ministry during this challenging time. I wrote earlier this week about my mountain bike accident that broke two ribs. Then I got covid. (if you want the full story, please click here to read that letter. )
Now, we have been forced to temporarily shut down our entire office. I have a skeletal crew holding things together by remote work. Laura will be answering phones to take your calls for virtual and in-person encounters, plus receive donations. We pray to be as least minimally operational by next week.
I have improved from this attack of covid but still have weeks to get back to full health. The rib pain is lingering so that is a problem.
I pray that you understand what a big deal were facing. Donations were already down more than 50% the past three months. We are dealing with physical suffering. Important projects are on hold. We face extreme uncertainty about when I'll be back to full speed. Frankly, it's a bit overwhelming.
I consulted virtually this morning with a christian doctor for a check-up. She gave me some great advice and prescriptions. Then I noticed at the bottom of the log-in Zoom page the words of Isaiah 41:10: Fear not, for I am with you. That was what I needed to hear!
I'm not slowing down from our mission. I can't be distracted by all the obstacles, especially lack of resources. That is where your prayers and support are so crucial.
Your very generous tax-deductible gift of $50, $150, $200 or more will allow us to recover less stressfully.
You know how lonely this battle is. Mainstream Christianity is afraid of our message. Some vehemently oppose us. But you understand that millions are suffering because they have told them that their problem can't be demonic. We know better! You know that God has called us to combat real demons tormenting real people.
I've been through much physical suffering with this ordeal. It only makes matter worse that we have a financial shortfall because inflation soars. But we must press forward knowing that lives can be saved if we band together, and we all do what we can, small or great.
Thank you for your gift of at least $50, $100, or $200 or more. Every gift will be immensely appreciated.
Thanks so much for standing with us as we overcome these health and financial challenges. This has been tough on Laura and our family. So many of you have called and texted Laura, and she has shared your prayers, love, and concern with me. Because God has given us such special friends like you, we'll get through this stronger than ever for Jesus.
Doing What Jesus Did, Bob and Laura Larson
