Dear Friends and Partners,

In most countries in the world, July is the main vacation month.  I trust you are taking a break from your daily routine and enjoying rest, and relaxing with your loved ones. We are doing the same, thus decided to send you an abbreviated version of  this month’s Bridge Report.

In a personal note, allow me to express a heartfelt, resounding THANK YOU to all of you who responded with prayers and intercession to the news in the March issue where I shared about my husband, Steve’s, seven year battle with aggressive prostate cancer.                        https://www.bridgeinternational.org/2019/03/           

In mid-March, Steve’s oncologist expressed that he thought Steve had only two more weeks to live; he was that close to death’s door. We were preparing for him to meet the Lord. Then, shortly after, most remarkably, Steve began to improve significantly, so much so that presently, he is almost back to normal life! We know that the main reason for his recovery, are the prayers for Steve by God’s people!  We rejoice—God has still more days for him to live on this earth!  Thanks, again, to you all!

In the midst of our personal trials, The Bridge is still here, continuing to serve our field partners in the various nations who faithfully keep laboring to fulfill the Great Commission in Matthew 28!

Summer is a slower month in receiving contributions.  Would you consider blessing the missionary or project of your choice, by sending a special summer donation?  Enjoy your summer, and find your place of rest!

Hebrews 4:9-11a:  “There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His.  Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest.”

GLIMPSES FROM THE MISSION FIELDYermek, a couple of decades ago decided to obey the Great Commission in Matthew 28 – to bring the Gospel to his own people in Kazakhstan!  – Here he is seen with some of the young Kazakh believers who are now followers of ISAH – JESUS!

One of our partners, a young Afghan believer in a Muslim country in Central Asia, is heading an International Fellowship of University students.  Many of these young people, coming from various countries and world religions, have come to faith in Jesus Christ. through our Afghan friend.  Here, he is introducing the Christian faith and teaching the new believers basic, Biblical truth. 
Matthew preaching to his congregation, Elohim Shalom, in their beautiful, newly completed church building in Juba, South Sudan, thanks to the financial contribution of our faithful Bridge partners.  Robert and Sandrina live and serve the Lord in the Muslim section of Sarajevo, Bosnia.  During a recent visit to the States, they decided to come and spend a couple of days with Steve and myself in our home in South Florida.  We thank God for close to three decades of friendship and partnership in reaching the Balkans for Christ!Sargon keeps expanding the number of fellowships of believers among the Iranian people in Turkey.  In spite of hardship and persecution, many young people are open to the Gospel and are coming to faith, also within the country of Iran.