Trip to Brookings, OR for Elders & Deacons meeting of Spanish assemblies

Dear Praying Friends,                                                             Thursday Mar 27, 2025

We had a good visit at the leaders meetings in Brookings, OR this past weekend. The whole
group represented more than 4 churches from all over Oregon; Cannon Beach to Medford, and
many places in between. More than 20 years ago as we traveled between Washington and
Ensenada we stopped to visit with Bard & Pam Pillette a couple of times, they're doing a good
work! Now it's very encouraging to see how the Lord has blessed this work of love with growth and Spanish Churches established in quite a few places in Oregon! Praise the Lord!

On monday we were visited by Phil & Mary Parsons from CMML, we had a great time talking
about the work the Lord is leading us in. They had some good suggestions that will help us be
more effective as we develop this ministry of encouragement.

We are packing the car with the last things for our trip to Miami, we will be leaving tomorrow at 4AM to get a jump on the first long day. We plan to rest a couple of days in Peosta, IA and then continue on to our destination!

*Please pray for us to be used to encourage and bless the believers at many assemblies in

southern Florida!

*Pray for safety on the road, good travels, and ALERT drivers!

In Christ,

Leon & Linda Crawford













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