(This site is our archived Newsletters and is for us to remember all the great and wonderful things God has done.)
Zechariah 4:6b "...It is not by force nor by strength, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies"
Zechariah 4:10a "Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin..."
"I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work." - John 9:4
Dear Friends & Family,
We were recently reminded about No Reserves, No Retreat, No Regrets through the life of William Whiting Borden. William, a strong Christian, had received a trip around the world as a gift from his parents. It is said that as he traveled through Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, he felt a growing burden for lost people and after his trip he wrote home informing his parents that he was going to give his life for the mission field. After making that decision, he wrote two words in the back of his Bible: "No reserves."
Upon graduation from Yale, Borden turned down some very high-paying job offers, determined to fulfill the call that God had placed upon his life. At this time he wrote two more words in his Bible: "No retreat." After graduating from Seminary at Princeton, he went to Egypt to study Arabic, and during his time there, he wrote these words: "No regrets." Those three statements summed up Borden's life: No reserves. No retreat. No regrets.
Some would think, "Oh, what a waste of a life." But no life is ever wasted when it is invested in bringing people to Jesus. No life is ever wasted when it is lived for the glory of God. Life is wasted when it is lived for selfish ambition. In the end, God will look at our motives. Why did we do what we did? I believe that if we have been faithful and served God with what He had set before us, then we will be rewarded for our faithfulness. We want to get to heaven having done something with our lives for God's glory.
And to that end we are excited to share with you some things the Lord has been doing...
Prayer Requests
- We have a baptism coming up soon on Sunday March 12th after our Sunday service. As of today we have three people who since receiving Jesus Christ now desire to make a public profession of faith to identify with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Would you join us in prayer for these precious souls?
- Tim has the opportunity to teach at a Men's Conference at CC Fargo which is on March 17-18th. Pray that the Lord would give Tim the words to speak that He wants the men to hear.
- The Lord has answered prayer for an upcoming Ladies' Retreat and Anna is working with the Pastor's wife from CC Fargo planning a retreat for this spring! The dates are May 5-7th. Please pray for the planning aspect as well as for the Holy Spirit to be preparing the heart of every lady who will attend.
- We have been made aware of a few small retail spaces that are available for rent. Tim has met with some of the owners. The size is right, the location is ideal but the rent is more than what we are paying now. For now we seek the Lord's wisdom. We want to step out in faith, trusting the Lord to provide yet we don''t want to be foolish or hasty. Would you please join us in prayer on this matter?
- During a recent conversation with a YMCA staff member (where we currently hold our weekly services) Anna learned of some deep wounds of a young woman named Kate. She spent some time in foster care as a girl and had a very negative experience with some of her own family that claimed to be Christians. This explains the resistance we have seen in her before. Anna gave Kate her number and asked to buy her lunch or coffee so they could discuss these things further. It is very unlikely that she will call as that goes against cultural norms here but we are praying for a miracle and God will move on her heart to meet with Anna.
- This leads to our next prayer request. While Anna wants to minister to Kate's heart we are also seeking advice on foster parenting as we have answered the Lord's call on our life to become a foster family. We have met with a local agency and begin training courses soon. While our family is very excited to start this journey we know there will be many difficulties along the way. Please lift our family in prayer during this time as we really don't know what to expect!
Praises
- We were recently able to get out for a date night! This seems simple but it is such a rare occurrence for us and we are very thankful. We attended the employee appreciation dinner hosted by the company Tim works for during the week. It was a great time and Anna really enjoyed meeting Tim's coworkers and spouses.
- Tim returned from teaching at a recent Men's retreat with a few other Calvary's in the area. What a time of refreshing and fellowship. Pray that the men who attended will continue to be equipped and encouraged to lead their families closer the Jesus.
- Tim also had the opportunity to fill in at CC Fargo for the midweek service as their pastor was vacationing with his family. Pray that this would be an example to many who serve that they also need to lead their families to rest and find refreshment in serving the Lord.
- Our Thursday night home fellowship is still going strong, praise the Lord! The casual atmosphere of a home fellowship invites people to feel comfortable asking questions many have held onto for years! What a joy it is to see brothers and sisters open up to each other and allow the Lord to minister to their hearts. Again, it is a very stoic culture around here and people tend to keep things bottled up because heaven forbid anyone else know they're no all right! We thank God for these breakthroughs and victories in His Name.
- The Wednesday night college group is making an impact on the campus, praise the Lord. Many college students are asking great Bible questions and are beginning to learn how to apply the Word of God to their life. Many who grew up in a religious home are starting to think for themselves and discovering the truth of the Bible and who Jesus is for the first time. There faith is truly becoming their own. What a joy it is to introduce them to Jesus and help them grow in their relationship with Him!
Again we treasure each of you and thank God for your support!
May the blessings of the Lord Jesus be upon you!
Pastor Tim, Anna, Joshua, and Caleb Molter
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MERRY CHRISTMAS & Happy New Year!
Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord" - Luke 2:10-11Dear Friends & Family,
When the angel delivered his heavenly announcement to the shepherds, he started with, "Do not be afraid." But the shepherds, along with all of Israel, lived in frightening times. Their land was under Roman occupation. There was fear about the future. Would they ever be free and would the promised Messiah ever come?
Then suddenly there were angels announcing to the shepherds that the Messiah had come. The message of Christmas is fear not. Have joy. Yet it can be difficult for us to have joy because we are surrounded by sadness. With all the tragedies in the world, all the acts of terrorism, and all the problems we have, how can we have good tidings of great joy? The answer is this: "For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2:11).
No matter what happens in life, remember this: You have a Savior. As a Christian, you have been saved from death. You have been saved from eternal punishment and hell. You have the hope that when you die, you will go straight to heaven. That is the most important thing about the Christian life. There is a Heaven waiting for you. You have a Savior.
And to that end we are excited to share with you some things the Lord has been doing though some picture updates...
Family Hike - We enjoyed the fall time and visited a few State parks near us.
The Story: Ministry can be stressful at times and so a we went hiking as a family to spend some quality time together. Both boys loved Maplewood State Park and the brilliant shades of orange, gold, and red in the fall. The outdoors is a great place to learn about God's creation and design.
Home Fellowship - Such a joy looking at Proverbs on Thursday nights in our home together.
The Story: We had been praying about starting a home fellowship once we were able to move into our new home and have seen God do amazing things through our time together. Many of those who come have been through so much pain and heartache in their life and when you see the joy of the Lord in them it is a blessing from the hand of God. Such a wonderful privilege to serve the saints of the Lord and love them to Jesus!
Turkey Trot - Anna ran another 5k and Tim did the 1 Mile with both Boys
The Story: We didn't have enough in our budget for all of us to do this but when Joshua heard that the proceeds would benefit Kindred Family Focus (a non-profit foster care and adoption agency) he told us he wanted to use all of the money in his piggy bank to help other kids. That moment touched our hearts so much and we prayed about it. Just a few days later God provided even though Josh did have enough for himself. Josh was so proud that he ran his first 1 mile race but even more happy that he was able to help kids who didn't have a family but should.
Winter has arrived, so the boys are playing in the Snow when it's above 10*s outside.
The Story: After a week of -20*s (yes that is 20* below zero and with the windchill closer to -40*s) the boys were able to get outside and play in the snow. They seem to love making snow angels and the bonus of having hot chocolate with marshmallows to warm up in the house.
Visits From Family
The Story: Anna's mother (Cindy or Mae as the boys call her) was able to join us for an early Thanksgiving and made Christmas crafts with the kids. Tim's mother (Lisa or Gammy as the boys call her) was able to spend some time with us in early December. Lisa's sister Kim passed away and Tim was able to officiate the funeral service and honor his Aunt with much of the Native American side of the family present. Often through death we are reminded of how much people mean to us and the importance of speeding time with your family. God comforts the brokenhearted and promises us that He will help us through the most difficult of storms.
Caleb's 2nd Birthday
The Story: We had a blessed time celebrating Caleb turning two and praise God for the life he has entrusted to us. This little boy is always so full of laughter and keeps us all smiling. It's been such a joy to watch him grow and we wonder in amazement with all that God has planned for our little boy. Both of our boys love the Lord Jesus and we pray they use their talents for God.
Praise Reports:
- Praise God for drawing new people to the church He is building in Fergus Falls
- Praise the Lord for His loving kindness and perfect timing in every season of life
- Praise God for helping us keep our eyes upon Him, and for staying the course
Prayer Requests:
- For our church leadership team to have wisdom as we actively look for our own building
- For us to continue to invite people into a relationship with Jesus, and help them grow
- For God to continue to add to His church and to help us remain united in Christ
Thank you for your faithful partnership and prayers! May the blessings of the Lord be upon you!
Pastor Tim, Anna, Joshua, and Caleb Molter
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"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7
Hello Friends and Family,
It's been a while since you last heard from us but with a resounding "Yes!", we are still here! Here is a short summary of what our summer has entailed!
Outreaches
We have had two outreaches this summer. The first was at a community wide event called SummerFest, held at the beginning of summer. We had an informational booth set up and talked with many people, giving out Bibles and getting the word out about who we are and our desire to serve Fergus Falls with the love of Jesus. Over the last few years we have been here, we are learning more and more that people are watching and waiting to see if we will "stick it out". This opportunity to be visible in the community may not look like it had much impact at first glance but we trust that in the long run it did.
Our second outreach was held just a few weeks ago. We showed the movie Woodlawn in an open event to the community. As the movie came to a close, those who came began to softly join in singing along to the old hymn, "they will know we are Christians by our love" slowly getting louder and louder. Oh, how our hearts were touched at this amazing sight and sound. We ended the night in a time of prayer for revival within our community. Our desire was to reach the unchurched but God had plans to use this event to encourage and equip others from local fellowships with a heart for evangelism. Praise God!
Trip to CA
We had a blessed time visiting many of our friends and family as we traveled to California for the Pastor's Conference back in July. It was a joy to see so many of you and to share with you in person what the Lord is doing here in the Midwest. And what a privilege it was to teach at the Calvary Chapel Chico services and give back to the church that sent us out and continues to bless us in so many ways.
Moved into a house
Just before we made our visit out to the West coast we closed on a house and quickly moved in. Although we are a small fellowship here it was so touching to see everyone come and help us move. How humbling it is to receive grace and be loved on by others you seek to out bless. Our kids love having their own rooms, being close to a park, and having a backyard to play in as well.
Our little Joshua turned 5 years old recently in August and is growing up fast. What a blessing it is to see him slowly mature and grasp God's Word and to see his desire to be a helper with anything. And he is excited for school and his younger brother Caleb is on his feet running right behind him.
(long airplane ride, yet Josh kept himself busy taking many photos)
(such a blessed time and refreshing time at the conference. Love our Pastor!)
(this was the first time in a long time it was just the two of us without the kids for a week)
(we had a blessed time together with Tim's brother and sister and our nephew and niece)
(what do you do when you are waiting for the meat to cook on the grill for a BBQ?, be silly!)
(a family that serves Jesus together with joy can get through anything together with Jesus)
(our boys love to play together and have a wonderful sense of humor)
Praise Reports:
- Praise God for helping our family find a home and for our blessed time at CC Chico
- Praise the Lord for His faithfulness in providing financially for our trip to California
- Praise God for helping us keep our eyes upon Him, and for staying the course
Prayer Requests:
- For our church leadership team to have wisdom as we actively look for our own building
- For us to continue to invite people into a relationship with Jesus, and help them grow
- For God to continue to add to His church and to help us remain united in Christ
May the blessings of the Lord Jesus be upon you all!
Pastor Tim, Anna, Joshua, and Caleb Molter
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