Hello Family, we thank and praise God that after much planning and preparation, after a 10,000 mile jorney we have arrived safely in the country of India. It has been a very challenging task to just get here but 1Thessalonians 5:24 says: “Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.” True to his word God has brought us here.
We were originally scheduled to work in Chennai but by the divine providence of God we are in a very, very rural district called Villupurum which is 300 km South of Chennai. Our coordinator in Chennai is a man by the name of Pastor Swamindoss Johnson, upon our arrival here he told us about Pastor Raj whose district was in desparate need of Missionaries.He wanted us to come to his district as he has only seen 1 Missionary in the past 20 years. We were given some brief words of caution however as the region was extremely rural and our coordinator was not sure that we could handle the conditions.
The Lord impressed us that we should go by faith so we took the 3 hour bus ride from Chennai to Villupuram. We spent the next few days getting to know Pastor Raj (the pastor that is housing us). He told us that he was so discouraged because of the lack of evangelism that he was able to do in this city. There are hundreds of small villages that need to be visited and small churches that need to be maintained and encouraged and just not enough pastors and laymen to do this. He told us that the night before while he was in prayer the Lord spoke to him and said “All Your Sorrows will soon be over”. He didn’t know what this meant but the next day Pastor Johnson told him that the Missionaries from America(us) have arrived and were in Chennai. He told us that he had been praying for 10 years that missionaries would come and help Villupuram. As he told us this we felt unworthy and surely he was mistaken and waiting for someone else. By God’s grace we are laboring with all our might to build up the small churches here and labor for souls. Please keep us in your prayers.
Solon
October 3, 2010 at 2:09 pm
Wow! Praise God!
The Lord called, you heard His voice, and now He is using you and your family to do greater things than anyone could have ever imagined.
As I told you when you were here, all of God’s children are indebted to you and your family. It is because of your sacrifice to spread the gospel to the remote places of the earth that we all are closer to seeing the end of time as we know it and seeing the face of our blessed Saviour.
Even so Lord, come quickly.
Tell the family I said hello and if you all are in need anything do not hesitate to contact us.
Robert Williams
October 3, 2010 at 9:10 pm
It is great to see how the Lord is. Using your family to spread the word. Even greater is how he is using love to conquer all. He is using a family that we have all come to love, to spread the message that is so needed. May the Lord bless you all and the lives of all the folks that you all will encounter.
Annette Gonzalez
October 4, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Greetings in the name of God the Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.
Praise God for paving the way for safe traveling mercies. Praise God for answering the pastor’s prayers by sending the Simpson family to do missionary work where most needed in these trying times. Praise God for broadening your territory to do the work of evangelists. Remember with God you can do ALL things through His Holy name.
I will keep you and the important work in prayer. Meet every challenge head strong for you know that God will perform miracles and WILL keep the enemy at bay for God’s work must go forward to save souls that are ready to accept His free gift of salvation.
No need to fear because God is with you and He will strengthen you and deliver you out of ALL your troubles. To God be the glory who alone is able to move mountains; thus, keep the faith and remember that Jesus said that “he that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also, and greater works than these shall he do because I go to my Father.” Whatsoever you ask in the name of Jesus God will do it.
Be faithful my family and see the handy work of the Lord manifested before your very eyes. Strengthen the brethen that in the Lord and sanctify the people in God’s truth for God’s word is truth.
Stay under the pavillion of God, trust in Him with all your heart and He will direct your path and order your EVERY step in His word.
Peace and Love,
Annette Gonzalez
Suzie D
October 4, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Marion,
Praise God that you and your family have arrived safely! It was such a joy and pleasure to see your update. God is truly moving in your lives as you have responded to His call. We will continue to pray for you and support as the Lord blesses!
In Christ,
The Dallases
Cindy Ming
October 4, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Blessing to you and your family. God be praised. So very glad to hear you have arrived safelty. Remember to stay on your knees and connected to God. We are here for you. Please let us know if you need anything. We will continue to pray for you.
The Mings
Terrell Rogers
October 4, 2010 at 6:14 pm
It’s good to hear from you first and for most. I thank the Lord that you arrived safely. Feel blessed that the Lord has called you out all the many people, countries, and continents on this earth. The Lord never promised that anything will be easy, but it’s clear that you arriving in this land where there has been no other missionaries is his plan for you. I will continue to pray for you and the persons that your ministering to. God Bless!!!
Kay
October 4, 2010 at 11:37 pm
Oh Simpson Family,
Thank you soooo much for the pictures. It seems as though you guys have been adopted quickly by your new family ….a very good thing. We will continue to keep you in prayer for the challenges ahead and rejoice and Praise in the victories. You guys are so brave and so obedient. A truly wonderful thing that you guys are so open to the Lord’ s guidance. What an answer to prayer for the Villupuram district.
Joy Fortune
October 5, 2010 at 5:45 pm
What a blessing to see these pictures and to read your post. Oooh weee that spread looks so good you are eating with Noah. Love Indian food especially Naan! Oh Marion I am so glad you all made it safely. I know with out a doubt that God is leading you and Gavin. So many will be blessed by the love of Christ in you, just continue to walk by substance of things hoped for and the evidence of the things unseen by men. The path is laid out for you in India all you have to do is walk it!
Praise God!
Joy
KC
October 6, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Can I get a witness somebody! HALLELUJAH! PRAISE THE LORD! THANK YOU JESUS! AMEN! What a mighty GOD we serve! This is truly amazing! I know that GOD is smiling upon you all right now! GOD truly awards faithfulness! This testimony really moved my heart! Can’t wait to hear more from the Villipurum district!
Many Blessings, hugs, and Love! :~)
Reshma
October 6, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Hello family,
This is the first time I looked at the blog, I love it! I love the pictures and the captions. Praise God that you reached there safely and started blending in beautifully. Just imagine, in 1893 the first SDA evangelists entered India. About 115 years later, India has one of the largest groups of Adventists in the world. You are following in their footsteps and I know God will use you to transform that village, state and country. You make me proud to be a Christian. You are in my prayers daily. God bless you, friends.
OWEN
October 11, 2010 at 11:58 pm
HAPPY BIRTH DAY SON..
LOVE DAD, NICOLE
Delores Rhyne
October 23, 2010 at 1:08 am
My prayer is that you all are having a wonderful Sabbath, Gavin, Marion and Noah. I just reviewed your pictures again tonight as my mind ran on you all there. May God’s sweet Holy Spirit be with you all each and every day.
Giliane Green
November 4, 2010 at 3:21 am
Wow! TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
We are in prayer with you for God’s awesome power to be revealed. Thank you for sharing with us. We miss you all. Godspeed Paul, Silas and little Timothy!
David & Mimi
November 5, 2010 at 11:02 am
Hello Marion and Gavin,
Sorry we missed your call but we will be in touch.
Good to hear you are doing good in the Lord. We are very proud of you. You all look very good.
We will continue to pray for you. May the Lord be glorified.
Don’t forget to have private time with the Lord.