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Our Testimonies
Frances and Mike want to thank the Lord for all He has done. We have a wonderful Lord. Please look below to read Mike or Frances’ testimony.
Mike’s Testimony of Salvation
I was saved in the fall of 1987. A friend was telling about Mormons (I was Lutheran) and some of the strange doctrines they held. He challenged me to read a book about the Mormons that contrasted Mormon doctrine with the Bible. While reading that book I realized how bizarre the Mormons were and slowly it dawned on me that I didn’t believe the truth that was given to counter the false doctrine. After “white knuckling” for three weeks, knowing that if I were to die I would go to hell, I went forward during the Sunday invitation at Highland Baptist Church in Salt Lake City, Utah and accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior.
Mike’s Testimony Missions
In July 93 I dedicated myself to do whatever the Lord would have me to do. Shortly after that I began to be extremely sensitive to the spiritual needs of the people all around me (I was stationed in Okinawa, Japan). The Lord used several people and events to help guide me. The most influential was Dan Gardner (BIMI missionary to Japan). It was while on a work trip to Kobe, Japan that I realized missionaries were just normal people. It was during this trip that the Lord really began to move my heart towards missions. In January 1994 I pleaded with God to show me what I should do with my life. During my devotions God clearly showed me that I was to preach His word.
Soon after being called to preach I was sent to Thailand for a major military exercise. Southeast Asia was constantly on my mind as I was wondering exactly where the Lord would have me to go. While in my hotel on the 7th floor (I was doing my devotions from Acts 17) I was amazed at the parallel as I looked out of the window and saw the city of Khorat wholly given to idolatry. There were at least 10 and possibly more temples visible as I looked out over the city. The Lord showed me that like Paul on Mars hill I needed to go to Thailand to proclaim the “unknown god” whom they ignorantly worship. I saw the Thai people who were so religious and accepted “gods” from everywhere, but they had missed the only God that could do anything for them. I had the opportunity to witness to a Thai controller and the Lord cemented in my mind the challenge in Isa 6. Who will go? I rededicated myself and said, “here am I.” I asked God to confirm this by giving the same desire to my wife. When I got home I told my wife to sit down. She immediately asked me if I wanted to be a missionary. She said the whole time I was gone the Lord was burdening her about surrendering herself. There can be no doubt that God has answered my prayer. He asked who will go, I said I will, and He said, Go. (Isa 6:7).
Frances’ Testimony of Salvation
After my husband got saved in 1987, his pastor gave me a Tagalog Bible. I tried to read it, but I didn’t understand anything I read. I knew Jesus died on the cross, but I really didn’t understand why he died for me. When we were stationed in Okinawa, Japan, I was invited to a Filipino Bible study. The first thing that I noticed was how well the ladies knew their Bible. One of the ladies witnessed to me and asked me if we could pray for my salvation. We prayed, but I still did not truly understand salvation. When I got home, I told my husband I wanted to know all about the Bible. I don’t remember how many hours I spent reading the Bible but one day when I was reading, God showed me in His Word that “Not everyone that saith unto me, “Lord, Lord.” shall enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 7:21). I realized that I was not going to heaven just because I knew His name. God did not stop convicting me. He again showed me through His Word that I was not a born again Christian. That day in early 1992 I read I John 5:12, ”He that hath the Son hath life, and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.” I then realized that if I died that day I would not be going to heaven. However, if I accepted Christ, I would have everlasting life. So that night I asked God for forgiveness and I gave my life to Him. I also understood that Jesus died for me because he loves me.
Frances’ Testimony of Missions
When my husband went to Thailand on temporary duty, God began dealing with me about missions. Little did I know that God was also dealing with my husband at the same time. While I was doing my devotions from Romans God spoke to my heart through Romans 10:14, “How shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard…” I was convicted about this and asked myself, “how are people going to know about Jesus if no one will tell them?” I knew the truth while they didn’t. God then brought to my mind Isaiah 6:8, “…I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.” When my husband came back from Thailand, he shared with me the fact the God had called him to missions. I wanted to deny what was happening and was still unconvinced. Two months later the Lord opened the door and allowed us to visit Thailand. While in Thailand, I asked God to show me if this is what He really wanted for me. He did! While visiting temples, I witnessed children purchasing flowers to place on an idol and then bowing in worship to this false god. God broke my heart for these children and brought back the verses in Romans 10:14 and Isaiah 6:8. I truly realized that I was the one that God wanted to tell them. As I left Thailand I looked around one last time and said in my heart that someday I would be back.
