Words cannot express our gratefulness to you for your prayers, cards, emails and support
during this time in our ministry. You and others, I have learned, with prayer and some
with tears, went to the Throne of Grace on my behalf and for this a simple "thanks" is
never sufficient. Because you took the time to pray and give, you not only encouraged
Srichand and me but our preachers and church family in Thailand. Your example
has been a sermon that our people not only heard but saw in action, showing them that,
yes, some feel that they are their brother�s keeper. While at my home church this past
week, scores of people have come to me stating, �I am and have been and will continue
to pray for your recovery." I swell up with tears at the mere thought, knowing they are
truthful because of all the numerous miracles the Lord has accomplished in my life since
the time of the surgery. I know that this will be duplicated in each church and/or home
that I would visit. Thank you for caring. Srichand and I are grateful to you and will
not forget you in our thoughts and prayers.
Thanks, also, for helping me not to have a
medical bill hanging over my head when I was discharged from the hospital. I will
follow-up with a phone call, as well, to thank you. I am at home in Tennessee to recover
from the surgery. After the operation, I found that I had a 6� long x 4� deep incision
where the tumor was removed. At the time of the typing of this letter, the cut is �� long
by �� deep (has to heal from the inside out). The incision has to be flushed out,
medicated and bandaged twice daily. Srichand has been a diligent nurse (Srichand returns
to Thailand May 11th). Once the cut has completely healed, Lord willing, I will be seeking
new churches for additional support for the work in Thailand. Please pray with me for new
contacts, safety in travel and acceptance of the ministry as it is presented to new churches
and individuals.
Thank you, again, and the Lord's blessing as you continue to serve the Lord.
Bro. Rick and Srichand
Personal Testimony
I was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps (Air wing) June 6, 1976. After discharge, I began working at Ford Motor Co., Brook park, Ohio. The department which I was assigned had several Christians that were personal soul winners. On November 12, 1977, I was convicted of my condition as a sinner. Eldon Martin then took opportunity to lead me to the Lord. I followed the Lord in believer's baptism the following Sunday. My wife, Srichand, attended church for over a year (every service) before accepting Christ in February of 1979. My daughter, Lisa Marie, was saved on December 11, 1982 (age 7) at First Baptist Church of Hammond. I graduated from Hyles-Anderson College in 1987. We were called to the mission field of Thailand in April of 1991. We have been serving in Thailand for 16 years. As of 2007 we have 10 Churches, a children home with 90 young people, ages 5 to 21. A Bible Institute with 20 surrendered to full time service. March 2005 at Pastors School, Hyles Anderson College Honored Bro. Horn with a Doctorate of Divinity.
