Prayer Request: Goodbye, for now.

Today we are saying goodbye to our team mate, fellow worker, and friend Beth Sandoval. Many of you have prayed for her and her family as she has fought cancer. This morning she finished the good fight, and went to be with her Lord.

We’re so thankful for the testimony that Beth has had – throughout her life, but also over the past few years. When we would get together, her stories would be about doctors and nurses who had heard the gospel, made confessions of faith, who were interested in Bible studies. In spite of the ongoing pain, nausea, and uncertainty, she persevered for her Lord, and the rewards will be eternal.

Of course that doesn’t convey the constant, quiet encouragement that she has been to us. Both Beth and her husband Chalo have meant so much to us, and so many others. There are many churches filled with many believers, who are there because of the way that God has used this couple.

Of course, Beth wouldn’t want us to spend a lot of time talking about her. She would want us to glorify the Lord Jesus – who, in His mercy, conquers all sickness and discouragement and loss in a way that is far beyond what we see and imagine. And yet, we’ve had glimpses.

Please pray for Beth’s daughters, who are arriving now in Mexico City. Please pray for her son, who is unable to come. Please pray for the service, which will be in the city of Puebla tonight. Most of all, pray for Chalo during this time, and in the months ahead.

You make known to me the path of life;
in your presence there is fullness of joy;
at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 16:11