Least of the Brethren

Good to hear from you Eric,
    I remember you being an evangelist back in the day.  Now, you are fulfilling your call to the "least of these my brethren."
    I pray the redemptive power of the blood of Jesus run through your veins, as it appears it is.  Let the eye of your understanding be clear and Holy Ghost directed.
    Chow
-Steve Spinnett

Eric Kaplan Grateful for Prayers Answered

    Praise God, I"m glad to hear you did well, that the artery was fixed, and that the Lord Jesus got the glory...and now to go and tell His story...
    Jeri and I are here in Honolulu ministering to the homeless in Waikiki. The last preacher was stabbed in the neck and they have asked me to come and speak for the next three days at Kapiolani park. Please pray for His anointing, His power, His ministry, and His call on these people who have fallen through all the cracks of society and who are now stuck on Nasty Street and have become invisible to the rest of the world. What an opportunity to minister to those who through strange circumstances find themselves ostracized by a society that could also be down on skid row if the circumstances turned against them.
    Yet by the grace of God go I...
    Rico and Jeri

Letters from Dad

I saved all of Dad's e-mails since he moved to Paraguay. Here are three messages that tell a little about adjusting to his new life, the valuable role Julie played since the beginning, and how loving Dad was.

Sat, May 8, 2004 8:04 am Hi Angie and everybody! I am enjoying my life here (except for a shortage of hugs and kisses). On Saturday I was invited to a big wedding in Villa Florida. I took a carload of guests including Julie and her girls and a very pleasant Christian young man (not the country boy)who plays big brother to Julie's girls and son to her. Julie plays daughter to me, even taking my advice about many things. She introduces me to elderly ladies but I tell her that “if they are provincial locals, forget it”. In this country even the Christian single has no freedom to socialize with a friend. Not even lunch. There are plenty of group social events though, as long as you like to stay up late and overeat with the whole group.

Sat, Oct 16, 2004 8:35 am Hi Angie. I got all three packages. Thank you so much. your cards, letters and sentiments are very lovely and heartening to receive. I got myself a new fiberglass boat, a canoe, for my birthday. I have been out in it with four boys and we had a blast. We go on a beautiful little meandering river less than an hour from the city in a country wilderness or green area. My english class are cancelled for now so I am going to go paddeling with the guys and maybe with the girls too hopefully a couple of times a week. It is spring here and the weather is not real hot yet. I told my Japanese friends to skip a birthday party because they are middle of the night partyers because they all work every day so hard. Monday there will be a party at Julie's house with my favorite papaya and lilikoi and yogurt desert plus casserole etc. My best to all. p.s. that picture of my three boys is priceless. love to all. Dad.

Thu, Oct 20, 2005 10:05 am I had a full day and half the night celebrating with young friends on my birthday. Victor and Deigo Ishikawa and Natalie, who introduced me to Victor originally, took me to the Paraiso Chinese place where we ate our favorite specialties and talked in three languages. Natalie prayed a special blessing for me. At the party at Julies there were fifteen or more people for a fine lunch and lilikoi cake with no icing like i like. Julie prayed a wonderful prayer for me at her party. Today two fine young men, each 20 years old came to my house at nine AM. One is advanced in his English and a natural teacher so he is instructing the other one who is a beginner in English. I just watch and answer questions. I never know for sure what each day will hold for me but I look forward to each day because good things happen. Your greeting was the good thing that happened yesterday. Love, Dad.

~Angela

I'm Feeling Better

    Technically I did not have a surgery.  I believe it was called an angioplasty.  Basically, going up an artery from my right leg, injecting dye and taking pictures to find out which artery is acting up. They found a treatable problem with medication, and said it was basically good news.
    Thanks for your concern.  I appreciate your prayers.
    And, to Eric Kaplan, thank you for that power prayer of authority.  It's working. I declare new portals of answered prayers in this new season of warfare for those who have armed themselves with God's Word!
I'm feeling better.
-Steve Spinnett

Maria Has Landed in Paraguay

    Maria has landed safely in Paraguay and says that Steve is due to be released from the hospital in a couple of hours.

Time is So Short

"I am so sorry. I didn't realize time was so short. When I heard he (Jason Spinnett) wasn't doing well a couple days ago, I had hoped to get a note to him. I sure wish I had the opportunity to spend more time with him."

David Spinnett

Steve is Recouperating

      Hi , Steve went into surgery.  Praise God that the Doctor said when his heart pumped blood his artery was squeezed and caused the same symptoms as a clogged artery. Medication can help this situation and he will be able to go home and go to doctors in the U.S.  So they did not put in a shunt.  He can be further checked in Portland but medication is working for him.
     Blessings,

Cindy Spinnett