Rarely passing through the mind, unknown as it were to the masses who fill church pews around the world, these hidden workers, missionaries of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, continue day after day to lift up His holy Name and hold those who surround them ever before His throne of grace.

Struggling day to day, praying and trusting in the unseen God to provide their every need, these saints do their work with gladness of heart, as they labor on in the harvest fields of the world.

Alone, they pray with thanksgiving for every morsel of food, for monthly rent, for transportation, and clothing for their family. Most are sustained by what is given by those in the Kingdom who do have a heart for God’s people – this is not enough, though we are so grateful for these brothers and sisters. These unknown soldiers labor on; many unable to afford even the cost of sending out a newsletter or of traveling to raise support for their work. Many of these forgotten brothers and sisters suffer the mental and physical stress brought on by diseases common to all men. But they, separated from family and friends, having little or no health insurance, are forced day and night to their knees in fervent prayer for a touch from the Master’s hand.

This is where we here at Gratefully Grafted Ministries, Int’l can step in and solicit both prayer and finances. Just yesterday, Cheryl and I were thanking God for the many $5.00, $10.00, and $25.00 checks that we receive monthly to help meet these needs. Most of us may think to ourselves, “I only have a few dollars a month and what is that in light of the great need?”

I am reminded of the day that Jesus’ disciples said the same thing when asked to feed the five thousand. They said; “Master, there is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two small fish; but what are they among so many? Then Jesus said; “Make the people sit down.” Now there was much grass in that place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand. And Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks He distributed them to the disciples, and the disciples to those sitting down; likewise with the fish, as many as they wanted. So when they were filled, He said, “Gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothing is lost” (John 6:9-12).

Won’t you pray and ask God in what way He wants you to help? Friends, a little gift or a large gift, God will multiply it both to you and to us, and together we can help meet the needs of those missionaries throughout Israel. They frantically need our help and I have promised God that I would not cease to hold Israel up ever before the Church. I make no apologies for my constant asking or soliciting for funds. James said; “Ye have not because ye ask not…” (James 4:2-3) and I know that we are not asking with wrong motives. We are together building the Kingdom of God. We are partnering together and will continue until the Day of the Coming of our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ. I know that you will stand with us prayerfully, and we are thankful for that. But will you stand with us financially on a monthly basis? Remember, no gift is too small. We so appreciate you and pray for you all daily. Grace and Peace to you all in the precious name of Jesus.

Pastor Rick and Cheryl