[Ministry Partners letter #9-10]

4 September
(247th day of the year 2017)

Excellent speech does not benefit a fool [who is spiritually blind],

Much less do lying lips benefit a prince [Proverbs 17:7/Amplified Bible]

Total website visitors: 1,417,033

Total Missionaries linked with 14: India (4), Italy (4), New Zealand (1)
Pakistan (2), Philippines (3)
Total Countries airing the ministries Really Simple Syndication (RSS) Feeds: 52

Blessings, blessings and blessings on all that you do, all that you have and all that your hands touch!
A Happy Labor Day to all.
Did you know? Labor Day, observed the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor
movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes
a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-
being of our country.
This summer has come and gone in the blink of an eye. Kids are back in school and the Fall weather
(at least for some) is starting to rear its head.

As I read the story in todays (4 September 2017) Our Daily Bread, I was moved while reading
these words, Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always (1 Chron. 16:11). This advice
was part of a psalm celebrating the return of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. It recounts Gods
faithfulness to His people in their struggles throughout history, reminding them to always praise Him
and cry out to Him (v. 35).
What does it mean to seek [Gods] face? It means we turn our hearts toward Him in even the most
mundane moments. Sometimes our prayers are answered differently than our asking, but God is faithful
come what may. Our Good Shepherd will direct our paths and keeps us in His mercy, strength, and love.
May we declare our dependence on Him.

There are blessings waiting just around the corner for each of us, every minute of every day; that is,
if we would only take the time to slow down and observe what the Lord is doing. Or did you forget what
Jeremiah would write in the Book of Lamentations Chapter 3, Verses 22 and 23? . . . Because His
[tender] compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great and beyond measure is Your
faithfulness. (Amplified Bible)

Special Events and Holidays for September and October:

Sep 4 Monday Labor Day Federal Holiday

Sep 9 Saturday Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day Observance

Sep 9 Saturday California Admission Day Local observance California

Sep 10 Sunday National Grandparents Day Observance

Sep 11 Monday Patriot Day Observance

Sep 15 Friday National POW/MIA Recognition Day Observance

Sep 17 Sunday Constitution Day and Citizenship Day Observance

Sep 18 Monday Air Force Birthday Observance

Sep 18 Monday Constitution Day and Citizenship Day observed Observance

Sep 21 Thursday Rosh Hashana State holiday Texas

Sep 21 Thursday Rosh Hashana Jewish holiday

Sep 22 Friday September equinox Season

Sep 22 Friday Emancipation Day Local observance Ohio

Sep 22 Friday Native Americans' Day Local observance California

Sep 24 Sunday Gold Star Mother's Day Observance

Sep 30 Saturday Yom Kippur State holiday Texas

Sep 30 Saturday Yom Kippur Jewish holiday

Oct 2 Monday Child Health Day Observance

Oct 5 Thursday First Day of Sukkot Jewish holiday

Oct 9 Monday Leif Erikson Day Observance

Monday Columbus Day Federal Holiday All except AK,

AR, CA, DE, FL,
Oct 9 HI, MI, MN, ND,
NV, OR, SD, TX,
VT, WA, WI, WY

Oct 11 Wednesday Last Day of Sukkot Jewish holiday

Oct 12 Thursday Shmini Atzeret Jewish holiday

Oct 13 Friday Simchat Torah Jewish holiday

Oct 13 Friday Navy Birthday Observance

Oct 15 Sunday White Cane Safety Day Observance

Oct 16 Monday Boss's Day Observance

Oct 18 Wednesday Alaska Day State holiday Alaska

Oct 21 Saturday Sweetest Day Observance 13 states

Oct 27 Friday Nevada Day State holiday Nevada

Please keep those affected by Hurricane Harvey in South Texas in your prayers. Being from Texas,
it breaks my heart seeing videos of cities that I ran and played in as a youngster ravaged by flood waters.
Many of the people have lost everything, and with no flood insurance, the road back will be a difficult
one. However, dont ever count anyone out; your prayers will help and encourage them as they try to get
their life back in order.
We also covet your continued prayers. Later this month we will be leaving Italy and heading back
to the US for a brief respite. After that, its onward to the Philippines.
Well do our best to see as many of you as we can, but for now our focus is our kids and grandkids.
Well do our best to keep you posted as to the where and when of our journey, but please
forgive me in advance if time slips away and I forget to follow through on this. Just chalk it up to a
senior moment when and if it occurs.
Continued blessings, continued rejoicing, continued success and continued expectancy of the return
of our soon and coming King!

In the Masters Service,

//s//James Langston//s//

www.pomitaly.homestead.com