Miami, N.America Week of Prayer, and Linda with ladies, Leon with men at N Miami Spanish Assembly

Dear Praying Friends,                                                                    Apr 13, 2025


Thank you for your prayers, we had a safe road trip from Washington to Florida.  In 3 days we made it to Peosta IA to rest and enjoy a short visit with our son & family; Josiah, Annie & Judah, then another 3 days on the way to Florida, with a brief visit with our friend Bob Barrionuevo in Franklin TN.


This past week we attended the North American Week of Prayer at Boulevard Bible Chapel.  Once again we were humbled and reminded of the vital need for broadening and deepening our prayer life.  We need a growing communion with our Lord to be strong in these days!



At Boulevard Bible Chapel, N. A. Week of Prayer


Yesterday was the first day of our ministry work with the Spanish assemblies.  At North Miami Assembly of Believers, Linda taught the ladies about Shining for Jesus with a living testimony in dark times.  



I shared with the men the practical points from Ephesians 4 on our lives in the church, these are also great for applying to marriage & home life.


Thank you for your prayers and encouragement, Please continue to pray for us as we visit many different assemblies here in South Florida until the end of April.


In Christ,

Leon & Linda Crawford

Location: Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

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