Simpson News - May 2008

Finances

I know some of you have been waiting to hear where our support level is at the moment. I want to start by thanking our many supporting individuals and churches for coming to our aid. Our monthly support is now almost to the level it needs to be! The Lord has been so good to us. I am writing this report to ask those who support us to prayerfully continue the level of support you have been sending into the mission for us, and to ask those who have not yet come on board our financial support team to consider doing so. We had many donations sent in at the beginning of 2008 and are hoping that through both donations and pledged monthly support we will be able to meet our monthly goals and also pay down the debt we have at the mission for the shortfall of the past few years. I am very grateful for many of you who have given sacrificially to the work we are doing with Micronesians. It means a lot to us.

Family Visit

We were blessed to have a 10-day visit from my sister Angela and brother-in-law Steve Leuice. It was a good time of fellowship together. They attended our Bible studies and were able to see some old friends and meet others. We were also able to have some extended family get-togethers. Please be in prayer for their church ministry in Camino, CA.
Following are some updates on our ministry and how people are being helped.

Helped In Prayer & Counseling

From Juanita: It was difficult to watch Kyle, an 18-year-old Marshallese, slowly sink. He was dying of leukemia. I visited him twice a week at the hospital on the other side of Honolulu. He was not always coherent because of the heavy drugs they were giving him. I spoke to him of the need to give his heart to Christ and prepare to meet Him. Sometimes I sang to him. I did my best to comfort his grieving parents who were usually there with him. A young man of few words, he said to me at one visit, “Thank you so very much for everything!” One day he told his mother who was crying, “Don’t cry, Mother. I am OK and know now where I’m going.” I believe he came to faith in Christ during those weeks. It was a privilege for me to give the message at his funeral at the request of his parents.

From Juanita: Pastor Aikawa from Chuuk is on his bed in their apartment downtown. He is a severe diabetic who has lost the use of his feet. Accustomed to being greatly involved in the life of his church, he is suffering loneliness and disappointment, as well as the embarrassment of wearing a diaper and needing to be cleaned up by his wife and niece. He and his wife Yusta call me often to ask for prayer or to tell me about their latest family or health problems. Pastor Aikawa looks forward to my weekly visit when I take a plate of fruit or baked goods and spend some time in fellowship, Bible study and prayer. Pray that his spirit will remain strong as his body weakens.

From Juanita: I visit Grace each Sunday at the nursing home where she lives. She is from Ailinglapalap in the Marshalls. Grace has had a stroke that paralyzed one side. Recently they have found spots on her back and brain, for which they gave radiation treatments. Raised a Catholic, she has limited knowledge of the scripture. Cathleen, her cousin, gave her a Bible and now she is eager each week for the short Bible Study I do with her. She is learning where to look for the various passages, finds them with her one good hand, and marks them as we go along. I praise the Lord for His work in her life.

At the writing of this newsletter we had a Chuukese lady come over to our house who is concerned with witchcraft in her family. Please pray for her and for us as we sometimes are called to counsel people on this subject.

Helped In Bible Studies

I finished my series on the Seven Letters in Revelation and currently Juanita is teaching through the book of Daniel. The amazing prophecies of Daniel have encouraged and strengthened the faith of many in our Bible studies. It is amazing how the Lord showed us the kingdoms of the earth, which would come and are coming, hundreds and thousands of years before their fulfillment. He also showed Himself to be One God with more than one person in the Godhead (Dan. 7:13). Our meetings have been packed recently. I had 19 people in my 15-passenger van one evening, which was kind of scary. But the Lord is blessing us. We have had a number of visitors from off-island recently at our studies.

Helped In Preaching

Both Juanita and I have recently had the opportunity to speak in a local church. Juanita taught a two-part series on Jonah. I taught the first of a two-part series on some of the current trends and false teachings in the churches. I will preach the second part of that message in August 2008. Some of our Palauan friends also attended the services as the church we spoke at was in their area. Many people told us they were blessed by our preaching and personally helped.

Helped To Be More Discerning

Following are a selection of emails from the past month by those who have been helped by my web sites and my responding emails. I get many good reports each month from Micronesia and beyond on how the information I have provided on the web has helped them.

Dear Sandy Simpson, Thank you so much for your response concerning the Todd Bentley Revival In Lakeland Florida... Seems like you've seen this error before and are very familiar with it... After my email to you I searched your site further and read some materials on those he's associated with... So many of our brethren are enamored with the sensational experiences people are having not realizing the deception therein... Blessings and Prayers for your continued search for the truth, a watchman, and sharing what the lord shows you with others who are also searching for truth...In Him... N. C. G.

I want to send a note of thanks for providing this website. My husband and I were attending a church that believes in all the gifts, signs & wonders experiences and all that is shown on GOD TV. One of the practices that disturbed me was "soaking" that one lady learned at a Toronto Airport Conference gathering. … Having been involved with the occult before I was saved (astrology & such things), it made me rather uneasy. I know it could only come from two sources. … It is important to me that I live in truth. A.C., England

Heads up for doing a wonderful job in being a true pastor/shepherd- defending the flock from wolves, deceivers and hucksters. … Australia is being plagued by the big churches doctrines- they channel big names through their conferences and endorse faulty teachings where average Christians take hook line and sinker. … Once again, your site is great. God bless! J. E., Australia

Thanks so much for your website. I only just found it today through a crazy maze of googling and following links from other sites. I must admit to being misled for a time by the Elijah List and various "ministries" featured there. …I have only been on your site about ten minutes and I am already refreshed and encouraged. Thank you for the obvious time and effort you have invested. … R.

Thank you for all your hard work on this subject, it is a burden, I just hate this stuff, especially the spiritual warfare techniques in those books they have on their site and beyond, their council increases peoples hurt confusion, and damages them. The Peter Wagner training, railing against powers, is growing not just in the established church but outside … J.

Dear Sandy, Finally someone is starting to expose the NOLR hub of prophetic … known as Elijahlist!!! … I think that we as Christians when we interface with others who claim to be Christians … need to spell out what we mean by "worship and prayer" as many NOLR leaders have at least one second covert meaning for the same term!!! …W. M., U of Minnesota

Sandy, May the Lord bless you with this important endeavor. What evil has been coming from that (ElijahList). They have no fear of God, shamelessly marketing the church. Sandy, I support you fully with your exposing the unfruitful works of darkness. … B. A.

There is much deception in the Body of Christ and drawing a plumb line from an apologetic Biblical point of view is certainly one way to do it. … I love your disclaimer it shows that you want the truth and says none of us has a market on the truth we can only point to scripture and share what we think it means. I suspect sometimes you guys feel like John the Baptist a voice crying in the wilderness as it seems people are like sheep to the slaughter so easily persuaded with so little effort from so many. Keep up the good work. …Sincerely, C. E., Waco, Texas

Thank you for your fantastic web site and I would be so grateful to receive your newsletter. I am so very concerned about being deceived as a young Christian. In my own church I believe there is false teaching going on and I am not sure how to tackle this. Many thanks again and may the Lord bless your ministry. … S.

Hi, I recently got your DVDs "The New Apostalic Reformation" it was a real eye opener for me. I recently left my present church, which has been getting quite involved with the prophetic movement for sometime now. … My now ex pastor is starting to preach Kingdom Dominon. … Just wanted to say what a great set of DVD's and hope you produce more. … Sincerely, C. S.
Hello, I had bookmarked your site years ago and find myself going in and out of it on a regular basis. Great job being done by you. … Sincerely, J. H., Canada

Hello and good day, Just a quick note to thank you for all your excellent articles. I've been going to the site for some time now ... God bless you and yours, … M., Eph 6:10-18

Hi Sandy, The "word of faith" movement has concerned me for quite some time, but I have only recently become aware of how widespread it has become in the Church. Thank you for making this information available. God bless, L. W.

Dear Sandy, I'm C. C. and I'm from Singapore. I've been reading your website for quite a while and I must really thank the Lord for your faithfulness and perseverance in the maintaining, researching and writing to contribute to the speaking of the truth today. … Many thanks and God bless you! … love, C. C.

Dear Brother Sandy, Warm Greetings in Jesus Name! My name is A. G. I am married with two children. I am 37 years old and have been in ministry since 1987. I am a pastor and lecturer at a Bible Seminary in Durban, South Africa. 95% of our students come from previously disadvantaged communities. I also lead a pastors fellowship, where about 25 pastors meet every month. I was recently asked to address a pastors conference in Durban. My subject was the core teachings of the NAR. I really had trouble with this and with the assistance of a friend, I was able to present something of the root teachings of the NAR. I must confess, I really had a challenge. Why Am I writing to YOU? I was made aware of a set of six DVD's that are available on the subject. I contacted Moriel Ministries in Johannesburg, South Africa. I am appealing to you for your help in this regard. I am very concerned about the influence of the NAR (although in different forms) in South Africa. Can you please help me with a set of the six DVD's? Your response will be highly appreciated Thanking you in anticipation … Dear Sandy, Thank you for your favourable response and kind gesture. It is really greatly appreciated. I look forward to receiving the DVD's. I will definitely use your gift to enhance my life, ministry and that of our pastors and students at the Bible Seminary. Thanks Again, A. G., SOUTH AFRICA

Dear brother Sandy, Greetings in Jesus name. I really do appreciate your promptness in answering my questions. Thank you very much. The Lord our GOD bless you and your ministries, bro. S.

Shalom in Messiah Sandy! I just had to drop you a note to thank you again for your great work for the Kingdom. I have just downloaded the ELIJAH LIST teaching, and I cannot thank you enough for your sound editorial. I just wanted to encourage you a bit, and say keep it up! Jesus is proud of you! Watching and Praying with you, E. M. just a PS...I did want to thank you that these wonderful and useful apologetic materials and articles are FREE. While on Elijah List, if you want a prophecy for 2008, you have to pay $70+ ... that is the first thing that I thought was weird about their policies... thank you for offering your Spirit-given insights for free!

You Can Help Us!

If you wish to start supporting us monthly, or wish to send in a special financial gift, you can do so by making your check payable to “Liebenzell Mission USA”, writing “Simpson Support” on the check and sending it to:

Liebenzell Mission USA
P.O. Box 66
Schooley’s Mt., NJ 07870

We also covet your prayers for our work. We believe the Lord has us here for His purposes and we are seeing His Work through the lives of Micronesians and others. Please continue to pray for our family.

In His hands,
Sandy Simpson