December 15, 2009

News of the Work

I have been asked by several people what I do between trips to the extension schools. My short answer to that question is, “Get ready for the next one!” I now find myself fully engaged in that process.

I was able to travel to Hugo, Oklahoma and give a report of this year’s work to the brethren there. As many of you know, the 4th & Jackson St. church of Christ in Hugo is my sponsoring congregation. My wife and I were blessed to work with these good brethren for almost ten years and we love them and so appreciate their desire to be a part of this work. On December 13, I traveled to Neosho, Missouri and gave a report to the Hillcrest congregation on the school in Danlí, Honduras. This congregation serves as the sponsoring congregation for our school in Danlí. I have one more report scheduled to give before the end of the year. On December 20, I will be giving a report of our work to the 7th & Beech congregation in Durant, Oklahoma. Again, we are so thankful for the love, encouragement and support we receive from all those who are a part of our work.

As for next year, I am in the process of planning my overseas travel schedule. If the Lord wills, I will be leaving here on January 27, 2010 for Honduras where I will be teaching two courses over the first two weeks of February. I return on February 12. I will be teaching one course in Guatemala in May. I will be gone May 21-28.

I am also still scheduling report and fund raising trips in the meantime. Thank you all for your continued support.

Personal News

Noma and I are fine. This is the last week of school before the Christmas break. We will be traveling to my parents’ house to celebrate the holiday there. Noma and I want to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas. I hope your holiday season is everything you want it to be, and that you are safe.

If you would like any further information about our work, I encourage you to contact me and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Also, you can visit our website at: www.WeTrainPreachers.com. A new source of information specifically dealing with the extension program is a new blog: http://extensiontraining.wordpress.com.

You may contact me at:
2013 Rushing Meadows
Edmond, OK 73013
Cell Phone: (580) 326-1914


...praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ... (Colossians 4:3).

Thank you and God bless you all.

Donnie Bates