Dear Prayer partners,
Thank you for praying for us. Last week was very eventful with the
difficult situation that we mentioned in our last letter. On Sunday the
23rd, repentance was made at church. Most felt that it was truly
genuine. Then we had one of our biggest crowds. Praise the Lord, there
was between 80 to 85! The children of the church acted out Luke 2, and
then we had a Christmas meal together. Many relatives were there. Pray
for the Word to continue working in people's hearts.
Sadly, there was another situation this week regarding the same
difficult situation. It has really been a daily drama. Please pray for
us and for the people involved. We are truly in a spiritual war.
Please pray especially for energy, clarity of mind, and wisdom both for
the services tomorrow and for the situation.
We felt that we needed prayer before tomorrow.
Thank you,
Mike and Faith
Saturday, December 29
Friday, December 21
Goldfuss update
Thank you everyone for keeping us in your prayers.
We have had a very difficult situation for the past two weeks in our
church. Please pray for the Lord to grant true repentance in the lives
of two people. It has been exhausting as we've gotten to bed two
different nights at 4:30 AM and another night about 2 AM. The sin has
been confronted and confession has been made. Please pray for true
repentance.
It's been hectic trying to get school finished up here these last two
weeks with so much going on. Pray for grace, strength and patience for
all of us.
Thank you so much for praying for Faith's mom. She has been doing much
better now that the thyroid surgery has been done. It does appear that
in moving her after the surgery that they hurt her back. That has been
very painful in the meantime but some therapy has been helping that.
Just this morning, Matthew and Cheri were out on the trampoline and
Cheri slipped and hit her head on the little half-wall next to the
trampoline. She was bleeding pretty badly. We took her to a doctor's
up here in our pueblo but she was not equipped to do the double-layer
suturing necessary. So Faith took her down to our good hospital about
40 minutes from here. They are on the way home right now with Cheri all
stitched up. Pray for her not to have any complications from that if
the Lord wills.
Pray for our services this Sunday. There are a number of people who are
visiting Lord willing. Several in our own assembly are concerned and
praying for the Lord to give us revival. May He be pleased to make us
joyful in Him and His Work for us.
Merry Christmas to all,
In Christ,
Mike for all the Goldfii
We have had a very difficult situation for the past two weeks in our
church. Please pray for the Lord to grant true repentance in the lives
of two people. It has been exhausting as we've gotten to bed two
different nights at 4:30 AM and another night about 2 AM. The sin has
been confronted and confession has been made. Please pray for true
repentance.
It's been hectic trying to get school finished up here these last two
weeks with so much going on. Pray for grace, strength and patience for
all of us.
Thank you so much for praying for Faith's mom. She has been doing much
better now that the thyroid surgery has been done. It does appear that
in moving her after the surgery that they hurt her back. That has been
very painful in the meantime but some therapy has been helping that.
Just this morning, Matthew and Cheri were out on the trampoline and
Cheri slipped and hit her head on the little half-wall next to the
trampoline. She was bleeding pretty badly. We took her to a doctor's
up here in our pueblo but she was not equipped to do the double-layer
suturing necessary. So Faith took her down to our good hospital about
40 minutes from here. They are on the way home right now with Cheri all
stitched up. Pray for her not to have any complications from that if
the Lord wills.
Pray for our services this Sunday. There are a number of people who are
visiting Lord willing. Several in our own assembly are concerned and
praying for the Lord to give us revival. May He be pleased to make us
joyful in Him and His Work for us.
Merry Christmas to all,
In Christ,
Mike for all the Goldfii
Thursday, November 22
Goldfuss update
Dear Prayer Partners,
Many of you have been praying for Juana and the biopsy that she was to have.
Our big, wonderful praise was announced to the congregation in the following way.
Juana said, "I have news that was happy for my family and may be happy for you. However,
it is not happy for me as I was ready to see my Savior face to face. The doctors have
found that I do NOT have cancer." She then went on to thank us for all of the prayers,
love, and support shown to her by the entire church family.
This truly has been a soul searching and sobering time. It was very difficult,
but also very good for our church family to consider losing from our presence such a sweet,
godly lady. Mike preached 3 messages on death during this time.
Please continue to pray for one family whose employer owes him a considerable amount of money
from sales that he has made but refuses to pay him. This has been a very discouraging time
for that family. Several church families have reached out to help them which embarrasses them.
They have not come 3 out of the last 4 weeks. This has been discouraging to many as this family
is a big part of our church.
Also pray for 2 ladies, friends of Juana's, that are considering leaving their church that no
longer has the Gospel and is extremely focused on money.
Mike and Cristi went to the border for our car papers. There were no police stops, and no
problems other than the van did not pass the inspection in the United States 3 x. That was
tiring as they had to keep fixing things, but the Lord gave safety, and we were all thankful
to get them home again.
Faith tried to hold the fort down while Mike was away. The week was difficult without a car.
Then someone cut the electric wires (because they steal the copper in the wires). On Thursday
morning at 3:22AM, there was an earthquake that was rather strong--6.2. She knew she was
extremely tired when she thought about getting everyone out of the house, but then decided
to go back to bed. She said she thought, "We are here Lord. I am ready to go home."
I believe the Lord is working in our hearts through difficulties, but both Faith and I have
had what seems like a touch of the flu. It just kind of leaves you drained. Please pray
for the energy to continue.
On this Thanksgiving, I must say that we are extremely thankful to each and every one of
you that has a part in the Lord's work here. We love you and thank you from the bottom
of our hearts.
With Love,
Mike, Faith, Mikey, Cristi, Carissa, Matthew, Cheri, and Caralyn
Many of you have been praying for Juana and the biopsy that she was to have.
Our big, wonderful praise was announced to the congregation in the following way.
Juana said, "I have news that was happy for my family and may be happy for you. However,
it is not happy for me as I was ready to see my Savior face to face. The doctors have
found that I do NOT have cancer." She then went on to thank us for all of the prayers,
love, and support shown to her by the entire church family.
This truly has been a soul searching and sobering time. It was very difficult,
but also very good for our church family to consider losing from our presence such a sweet,
godly lady. Mike preached 3 messages on death during this time.
Please continue to pray for one family whose employer owes him a considerable amount of money
from sales that he has made but refuses to pay him. This has been a very discouraging time
for that family. Several church families have reached out to help them which embarrasses them.
They have not come 3 out of the last 4 weeks. This has been discouraging to many as this family
is a big part of our church.
Also pray for 2 ladies, friends of Juana's, that are considering leaving their church that no
longer has the Gospel and is extremely focused on money.
Mike and Cristi went to the border for our car papers. There were no police stops, and no
problems other than the van did not pass the inspection in the United States 3 x. That was
tiring as they had to keep fixing things, but the Lord gave safety, and we were all thankful
to get them home again.
Faith tried to hold the fort down while Mike was away. The week was difficult without a car.
Then someone cut the electric wires (because they steal the copper in the wires). On Thursday
morning at 3:22AM, there was an earthquake that was rather strong--6.2. She knew she was
extremely tired when she thought about getting everyone out of the house, but then decided
to go back to bed. She said she thought, "We are here Lord. I am ready to go home."
I believe the Lord is working in our hearts through difficulties, but both Faith and I have
had what seems like a touch of the flu. It just kind of leaves you drained. Please pray
for the energy to continue.
On this Thanksgiving, I must say that we are extremely thankful to each and every one of
you that has a part in the Lord's work here. We love you and thank you from the bottom
of our hearts.
With Love,
Mike, Faith, Mikey, Cristi, Carissa, Matthew, Cheri, and Caralyn
Monday, October 29
Goldfuss update
Dear Prayer Partners,
Praises:
Last Sunday was such a big blessing even though it was very unusual, and we were not sure exactly what the Lord was doing.
It started with Mike being invited to speak again to over 200 people in an AA meeting. Again we were surprised because he always shares the gospel very clearly,
and it is exactly opposite of what they are teaching. He states that what they are teaching there will not help, but only the Lord can break the chains that bind.
BUT, they keep inviting him back!!! Mike is just thankful for the opportunity.
One man volunteered to preach for our normal services in place of Mike because Mike would need to leave before church was over. Mike was able to work with
him two different times during the week, and he was ready---until Saturday, . . . when he called Nico. He felt unworthy to preach because of some anger issues
he was dealing with after his boss refused to pay him. (Unfortunately we have seen this kind of thing before.) Because work is hard to find, people are afraid to
leave to leave a job. Sometimes people don't even have enough money to get to work---and life becomes very difficult.) Nico explained to him that we all are
sinners and struggle; and that the only way anyone can stand up to preach is knowing that we are sinners covered with the grace of our Lord. But alas, the young
man really didn't even have enough money to come to church because he lives farther away. SO, Nico, who had been studying four different topics, became the next candidate.
He was nervous, but said that he would do it.
Mike preached Sunday school and then left for the preaching at the anniversary of the AA. I cannot explain to you how wonderful it was to watch everything take
place without our intervention. The Lord, who was arranging everything, allowed a man to come who had not been there for 3 years! He had left his wife and family
for another woman---- and , of course, there has been a lot of pain and suffering that we have tried to help the wife and children through. The wife, however, even
stopped coming for the last 6 months. So here they were, and he was embarrassed to enter the church. We all welcomed him into the church stating that none
of us is without sin, and we all needed to be here because of that. The wife came with him, and she was having a hard time because she wants to forgive him
with the Lord's help, but her own heart is harboring bitterness. Praise the Lord they stayed.
Nico's message was very direct about "lovers of self." It was very good and very needed for everyone. The couple even stayed for lunch and the married class.
I know that the men were in charge while we were gone this summer, but it was truly amazing for me, Faith, to see all the men working together for myself.
One led the service. Another preached. Another man took charge of the meal. While yet another led the marriage class. Two of these mentioned above
counted the offering and took care of the books. The marriage class was a blessing. We have one older couple that is growing In the Lord, but they are still
"going at it" a little bit during the class. The leader of the class lovingly spoke to them from the Bible. Two other men (one not mentioned yet) chimed
in---all with graciousness. All of this was while the separated couple sat and listened. The leader even had to correct bad doctrine and thinking. By the grace
of God, he caught it all. All of this blessing and we still have the first man ready to speak. :-)
Prayer requests:
1. Continued growth of these men.
2. For Juana and her family. They should find out the results of her tests on November 7th.
3. Salvation for a number of visitors that have been coming.
4. For school. We just finished the first quarter! We are a little behind due to a late start because of our LONG trip coming back from the States.
5. Our health. Matthew especially has been having a very difficult time with asthma because of the pollution.
A final blessing was that several of the youth got to go to Six Flags together on Thursday and they had a great time! It was a special time for unity.
Thank you so much for praying!
Faith for all the Goldfii
Praises:
Last Sunday was such a big blessing even though it was very unusual, and we were not sure exactly what the Lord was doing.
It started with Mike being invited to speak again to over 200 people in an AA meeting. Again we were surprised because he always shares the gospel very clearly,
and it is exactly opposite of what they are teaching. He states that what they are teaching there will not help, but only the Lord can break the chains that bind.
BUT, they keep inviting him back!!! Mike is just thankful for the opportunity.
One man volunteered to preach for our normal services in place of Mike because Mike would need to leave before church was over. Mike was able to work with
him two different times during the week, and he was ready---until Saturday, . . . when he called Nico. He felt unworthy to preach because of some anger issues
he was dealing with after his boss refused to pay him. (Unfortunately we have seen this kind of thing before.) Because work is hard to find, people are afraid to
leave to leave a job. Sometimes people don't even have enough money to get to work---and life becomes very difficult.) Nico explained to him that we all are
sinners and struggle; and that the only way anyone can stand up to preach is knowing that we are sinners covered with the grace of our Lord. But alas, the young
man really didn't even have enough money to come to church because he lives farther away. SO, Nico, who had been studying four different topics, became the next candidate.
He was nervous, but said that he would do it.
Mike preached Sunday school and then left for the preaching at the anniversary of the AA. I cannot explain to you how wonderful it was to watch everything take
place without our intervention. The Lord, who was arranging everything, allowed a man to come who had not been there for 3 years! He had left his wife and family
for another woman---- and , of course, there has been a lot of pain and suffering that we have tried to help the wife and children through. The wife, however, even
stopped coming for the last 6 months. So here they were, and he was embarrassed to enter the church. We all welcomed him into the church stating that none
of us is without sin, and we all needed to be here because of that. The wife came with him, and she was having a hard time because she wants to forgive him
with the Lord's help, but her own heart is harboring bitterness. Praise the Lord they stayed.
Nico's message was very direct about "lovers of self." It was very good and very needed for everyone. The couple even stayed for lunch and the married class.
I know that the men were in charge while we were gone this summer, but it was truly amazing for me, Faith, to see all the men working together for myself.
One led the service. Another preached. Another man took charge of the meal. While yet another led the marriage class. Two of these mentioned above
counted the offering and took care of the books. The marriage class was a blessing. We have one older couple that is growing In the Lord, but they are still
"going at it" a little bit during the class. The leader of the class lovingly spoke to them from the Bible. Two other men (one not mentioned yet) chimed
in---all with graciousness. All of this was while the separated couple sat and listened. The leader even had to correct bad doctrine and thinking. By the grace
of God, he caught it all. All of this blessing and we still have the first man ready to speak. :-)
Prayer requests:
1. Continued growth of these men.
2. For Juana and her family. They should find out the results of her tests on November 7th.
3. Salvation for a number of visitors that have been coming.
4. For school. We just finished the first quarter! We are a little behind due to a late start because of our LONG trip coming back from the States.
5. Our health. Matthew especially has been having a very difficult time with asthma because of the pollution.
A final blessing was that several of the youth got to go to Six Flags together on Thursday and they had a great time! It was a special time for unity.
Thank you so much for praying!
Faith for all the Goldfii
Thursday, October 18
Goldfuss update
Dear Prayer Partners,
Praises:
1. One visiting lady, Carmelita, has come back two times and also brought her grandson. In talking to her, she doesn't have a good grasp of the gospel.
2. The 5 men who said they would come to church two weeks ago, didn't. They said they would come this past Sunday; and didn't. But, two of them came last night to our midweek service. Mike is loaning them an MP3 player with a dramatized audio New Testament. One of them today said that he "heard things last night in listening to that that he never ever knew before." Pray for God to use His Word to open their hearts.
3. Our church is rallying around Juana in prayer, presence, love, and monetary gifts. We praise the Lord for their unity. Sarai, Juana's daughter, is overwhelmed by the love that has been shown to her mother and family. Our men's meeting last Friday evening involved some excellent questions as to how we can help Juana and her family and deal with her health situation. All of us prayed about 40 minutes together with extremely heartfelt, serious, and caring prayers to our sovereign God for Juana, each letting our requests be made known and also trusting for God's will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.
4. Lauren, our former schoolteacher, is coming from next Wednesday to Sunday. That will be very joyful for the children as well as helpful to mom in school as she can oversee the older girls.
Prayer requests:
1. A new family visited our church about a month ago and Faith and I were able to go and visit them. The mom said that due to her work schedule that they would not be attending for four weeks, but then they hoped to attend again. Pray that they would come again this week. Pray that they would make it a priority to be in the Lord's house. They do not know the Lord, but have an interest.
2. Pray for Juana and her family at this time. As we mentioned in our last letter, she was supposed to find out the results of a biopsy this last Tuesday. They have postponed that until Nov. 7th. Right now things are not looking good. Marcos, her son worked in an institution that helps children with cancer. One doctor that worked with him, who now works in the woman's hospital, told Marcos that his mother was at stage 4. How he knew that before the biopsy, we are not sure. Yet her doctors are not saying anything---and won't for these next three weeks. It is hard for all of us to wait. The biopsy was also very painful and Juana is now recuperating from the whole ordeal. She has had a tremendous testimony though to our church family and to family members who are unsaved.
3. Please pray for all of us--- for our health. We are doing much better with stomach issues, but the pollution is so bad that everyone is having a horrible time respiratory-wise.
4. A taxi- driver by the name of Juan Jose, who was very serious about wanting to come to church. Pray for his salvation.
5. Our own children's salvation and for our love for the Lord to grow.
Thank you so much for praying!
Mike, Faith, Mikey, Cristi, Carissa, Matthew, Cheri, and Cara Goldfuss.
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