Mrs. Rice's Birthday Celebration

Mrs. Rice is seated here with Sid, the current executive director of LEI.

At the beginning of this month we celebrated Alice Rice's 92nd birthday here at the office of Literacy & Evangelism International.  Mrs. Rice is the wife of LEI's founder, Reverend Bob Rice.  She has been an avid supporter and co-laborer in the ministry since its inception.  It was a blessing to celebrate with Mrs. Rice and to hear her words of encouragement.  She is grateful for the many who continue the work her husband began over 40 years ago.  May our Lord richly bless Mrs. Rice for the many years and many ways in which she has served HIM so faithfully.  She is an inspiration to all.

Proverbs 31:30-31 
A woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. 
Reward her for all she has done.
Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.

NIV                            

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Preaching in Indiana

A special thanks to Jerry Van Auken, Sr. Pastor, FEPC Kokomo, for letting me grace his pulpit.  It was a blessing to worship with friends in Indiana.  Here's a video link to the sermon I shared.

http://vimeo.com/30434069

Mission Outreach Sunday

In August, Ralph and Jean share the Literacy & Evangelism ministry with their local church. This church has been a tremendous support over the 40 plus years that LEI has been serving in ministry. It was a wonderful opportunity for meeting old friends and making new ones. Thank you, Lord, for this very special occasion.

Coming to LEI as full time volunteers in 1995, Ralph and Jean committed to one year of service. 
 Now, 16 years later, they continue to be a vital part of the LEI ministry family.

Not only have they been serving with LEI for a long time, 
Ralph and Jean recently celebrated 55 years of wedded bliss.

Congratulations for their faithful partnership and good example to all.


The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: 
"I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness."
Jeremiah 31:3


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Kirk of the Hills 2nd Saturday

A big "thank you" is extended to Kirk of the Hills, Tulsa, for their 2nd Saturday outreach event on September 10, 2011, at our LEI campus. The Pathfinders Sunday School class visited LEI and spent the day cleaning up the grounds and gardens. This was much appreciated after the record breaking heat and drought of this past summer. Many trees and bushes needed to be lovingly pruned, and weeds were removed that had sprouted where they were not supposed to be. We appreciate all the hard work that was accomplished on this day. The grounds look revived and ready for the cooler fall weather.

The whole group covered a wide variety of ages.

Careful concentration is needed when pruning bushes.

Taking a moment to stop and smell the roses.

Careful pruning is needed to promote healthy tree growth.

John 15:1-2, 4-8 I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful...Remain in me and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. (NIV)

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