December, 2005

As we have gathered with our loved ones and congregations at this time, we would like to send you our greetings and Thank You for your partnership in our ministry to Hispanics.

One of my favorite Christmas texts is that where Mary magnifies God:
"My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me-- holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation." (Luke 1:46-52)

To the question "how are you?, a friend in Exton, PA answers - "better than I deserve". God´s mercy takes our fragile state and gives us the opportunity to serve Him even though we don´t deserve it - so that God be maganified.

As I keep visiting various Latin American countries I am struck by the fact that others could and are ministering in these areas just as well, yet for some reason I am doing it - even when I don´t deserve it. But in the process I am blessed and the Kingdom of God is advanced. Before I close I want to let you know that you can see the pictures and report of Puerto Rico - Nov. 2005 by linking to: http://mtwla.org/people/rcrane2-pl/05dec/index.html

Prayer Requests:

1. Pray that the doors may be open to us to return to Cuba
2. Pray that Venezuela will not close their doors to us
3. Pray for the faculty of FLET as we are overwhelmed with essays and grading
4. Pray for the financial income for FLET - as an organization it needs regular monthly and yearly donations to stay afloat, since the tuition from the students covers very little of the overall budget.
5. Pray for my Spiritual and physical health - that I may grow in my excitement of the gospel and communicate His love clearly in my courses.

Richard Crane
8460 SW 198 St
Miami, FL 33189
home phone: 786 293 3074 cell phone: 305 310 9599
E-Mail rrcrane@adelphia.net (please note that it begins with 2 "r" s)
office E-mail: rcrane@flet.edu / Office Robyn: office@kbpc.org
Web page: http://mtwla.org/people/rcrane.htm

Link to picture albums:
Trip to Puerto Rico Nov 2005: http://mtwla.org/people/rcrane2-pl/05dec/index.html (new)
Trip to San Salvador May 2005: http://mtwla.org/people/rcrane2-pl/05jul/
Trip to Uruguay June 2004: http://mtwla.org/people/rcrane2-pl/04jul/
Trip to Cuba Jan 2004: http://mtwla.org/people/rcrane2-pl/apr04/
Trip to Colombia Nov 2003: http://www.mtwla.org/people/rcrane2-pl/dec03a/