June 20, 2009
Many exciting things have happened since the last newsletter. WEI is growing in every facet of our ministry. Our postal correspondence ministry is reaching thousands of students all over the world. Several churches in the U.S. are starting local outreach ministries using our materials to reach international residents in their communities. Our Internet correspondence ministry has exploded in growth. Our short-term mission efforts are expanding into new areas of the world with each passing year. For the first time, we have 3 teams and a total of 14 teachers from 6 congregations teaching in Guatemala City this summer.
We had an exciting meeting at Maryville on April 26th for our WEI correspondence and short-term mission teachers, and anyone interested in learning more about WEI. Over 40 individuals attended the lunch and meeting. Several were inspired to become teachers. It was unanimously decided that we should get together once a quarter for this time of fellowship and encouragement.
I just returned from a very fruitful 5-week teaching trip to Tirana, Albania and Oradea, Romania. In Tirana, I had the privilege of speaking several times. More than 150 young people attended the national youth rally hosted by the Tirana church. I asked how many had taken WEI courses, and it seemed that everyone in the auditorium enthusiastically raised their hand. In Romania, I studied for two weeks with 14 of the most responsive WEI students I have ever taught. It’s so exciting to witness God and the Bible come alive to the students as they read the WEI material.
So many opportunities exist for YOU to become involved in fulfilling the Lord’s Great Commission. We are planning some fall short-term mission trips to Romania and possibly other sites.
The economic downturn has affected our financial needs. Please give prayerful consideration to WEI in your giving. We are confident that God will provide what is necessary for us to move forward with his work. Thank you for your continued support and prayers.
—Tom and Angela Langley
