LTMP Monthly Newsletter: March 2015 Update

March 2015 Update - Diane and Wayne Mac Leod

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Diane and Wayne Mac Leod
153 Atlantic Street,
Sydney Mines, NS
CANADA B1V 1Y5

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Dear Friends:
Thank you for your support and encouragement over these past few months. I have been reminded that the work the Lord has called me to is not just to write and prepare Bible study material but also to make this available to people around the world. These past few months have been dedicated to that purpose.

Faith Bible Church, Charlottetown, PEI

The last week of February we were invited to attend a missions recharge weekend at Faith Bible Church in Charlottetown, PEI. It was a blessing to be involved with other missionaries sharing the work that God is doing around the world.

Hespeler Baptist Church, Cambridge, ON
This month we travel to Cambridge, ON to participate in another missions weekend at Hespeler Baptist Church. Hespeler Baptist was our home church when we left for the mission field in 1985 (30 years ago). I was also ordained at this church. Diane and I are looking forward to spending the last week in March in Southern Ontario. Pray that the Lord would bless this weekend for all who are involved.

Translations Underway
Currently there are three translations underway.

Hindi Commentary on The Epistles of Thessalonians and Timothy
Burmese Commentary on the Epistles of Thessalonians and Timothy
Urdu Commentary on Matthew, Mark and Luke (volume 3)

I would appreciate your prayers as the translators work on these books. It is our goal to reach about 4,000 people with these three translations.Pray that I would be able to maintain good contact with those working on these books and that we would see the full provision of the Lord to realize these projects.

Tanzania 2015
I have been in touch with my translator in Tanzania. He has now completed the translation of 3 books for me in the Swahili language. We have been discussing the possibility of a ministry trip to this country this year. As with my other trips this would involve speaking at conferences in different locations. Would you pray with me for the Lord's clear guidance on this matter? Our most recent Swahili translation is now being distributed in the country. Pray that it would touch those who receive it.

Ebooks
These past few months have been taken up with formatting and publishing ebooks. This has meant that I have not been able to write new material. The Lord has been reminding me, however, that this ministry is not only about preparing new studies but also about making these studies available to as many as would want them.

As you know, all my books are available on the Kobo and Kindle platforms. Just this month I was able to upload all my English books to my online book store. I am working toward making all the Spanish books available online in PDF format as well.

My most recent project has been to publish all my English books to Smashwords. While not as well known as Kindle and Kobo, Smashwords distributes ebooks in a variety of formats to many different markets that I would not be able to reach. Because they distribute in a number of formats, they are quite particular about the files they receive. I have, however, been able to publish all English books through them and they are now available on their site. You can visit my profile page at the following address:

https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/fwayne

The purpose of this effort is to make my Bible study material available to as many people as possible. In particular I am asking the Lord to open the door to minister to North Americans through these ebooks. Pray with me for this open door.

Files To Malaysia

Over the past few months I have sent a complete Bible commentary series in PDF format to a young lady in Malaysia. Somehow she had read one of my Bible commentaries and contacted me to find out where she could get more. Upon receiving the last of the PDF commentaries by email she wrote:

Looking back and seeing all these commentaries you have sent me, I really want to thank you for being so dedicated, regardless of your busy schedule. I am still focusing on my Bible study. Please know that your hard work in writing the commentaries has tremendously helped people like me to understand the Bible better. From someone who didn't know about her own faith, to slowly becoming someone who shares the good news with other people. Thank you for you dedication for the kingdom of God.

This young lady is now leading a Bible Study sharing with othersthe Word of God. What a privilege to be involved in the lives of people like this!

Family News
Our oldest daughter Alisa and her son Joshua (8 years old) have been living with us these past few months. This has been a good arrangement for them at this time in their lives.

Alisa has just completed her work and is now seeking the Lord for the next step. Her last job was exactly the kind of job she wants to do and has given her some experience in this particular field. She would like to find another, more permanent job in this same field. I'm sure she would appreciate your prayers.

Thank You

Thank you for your prayers over this past couple of months. As I look forward to the weeks to come, I anticipate getting back to writing some new material. I am also trusting the Lord to see the completion of some new translation projects. I am also waiting on the Lord for direction regarding a trip to Tanzania and anticipate His blessing on that time. Thanks for being part of this ministry.

God bless,

F. Wayne Mac Leod