Don & Susie Newby

      Tribute to Don & Susie Newby . . .

This week, we pay tribute to Don & Susie Newby, former FBA Faith Promise Missionaries, for their many years serving with Greater Europe Mission in Europe and in the USA. The primary focus of the Newbys' ministry has been equipping U.S. churches, as well as European German-speaking churches by modeling and teaching worship and evangelism through music. They worked with worship teams in local American churches, giving them a biblical foundation of worship, and coaching their singers, musicians, and sound engineers. They also visited U. S. colleges and universities to mobilize and recruit students by offering music and ministry education. The Newbys provided both musical and spiritual consulting as they helped students with arranging and producing music. Don's goal was to use the recording studio as an opportunity to disciple musicians who have a heart for God and the Gospel while helping musicians produce music that can be used as a ministry tool. Don would return to Germany periodically each year to teach, preach, lead worship, and hold workshops. In 2020, they took a step of faith moving back to the U.S. after serving in Germany for 37 years. They now live in Raleigh, NC.

FBA Global Missions received a December 2022 Christmas greeting from the Newbys, expressing gratefulness through 42 years with Greater Europe Mission. On December 31st their status changed from full-time to associate status. (As of January 1, FBA support ceased, as they retired.) They ask for continued prayers, as they navigate opportunities God puts in their paths. They serve in the church they attend in music, hospitality, cleaning and any other areas where they can contribute. Don continues teaching guitar, voice and coaching song writing, etc. via Zoom to students in German speaking Europe as well as in person lessons in Raleigh.

Their Fall ministry trip to Germany had to be postponed as Susie's health has worsened. She has been diagnosed with a rare genetic disease which has deteriorated her liver which is now causing ascites. Please pray with them for wisdom for the various doctors on her case.

Their faith is strong and Don has shared the words to a song by Andre Crouch which he sang at his and Susie's wedding in 1976. It is just as true and even more meaningful to them today!

 

My Tribute 

(Song & Lyrics by Andrae Crouch)

How can I say thanks for the things You have done for me?  

Things so undeserved yet you give to prove your love for me,

 the voices of a million angels could not express my gratitude,

 All that I am and ever hope to be, I give it all to Thee.

 

To God be the glory, to God be the glory, 

to God be the glory for the things He has done.

 

With His blood He has save me, with His power He has raised me,

To God be the glory for the things He has done.

Just let me live my life, let it be pleasing, Lord, to thee.

And should I gain any praise, let it go to Calvary!

 

Prayer Requests from the Newbys:

• Pray that ministry seeds planted in Germany will continue to grow. 
• Pray for Susie's health and for wisdom for the various doctors working on her behalf.
• Pray for supernatural enlightenment in the procedures the doctors should follow.
• Pray that God will continue to meet their needs. 

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PRAYER & PRAISE ~ January 25-31, 2023

 

1/25 Stephen MCConnel

Wycliffe Bible Translators, USA 

Pray for wisdom in working on Bloom in all its aspects. Pray for wisdom for Stephen in caring for his mother. Pray for good health for both. Praise for continued progress in developing Bloom, with Bloom 5.3 almost ready to release.

 

1/26 Bill & Joy Boerop 

World Thrust International, USA/Worldwide 

Pray as they reach out to students at Christian seminaries through their Winning Strategies Seminar before students complete their studies to become a pastor. Pray as the Boerops serve world missions agencies which need more churches who support and send their missionaries.

1/27 Teg & Mikkel Tegelaar

Cru/Athletes in Action, USA 

Praise God for the huge uptick in attendance on the campus of the University of Tennessee at their large weekly group Bible Studies; between 90-120 athletes attend weekly. Forty-two student athletes on campus have invited Jesus to be their Lord and Savior this semester! Pray for the staff team as they follow up with them and as these students attempt to grow in their faith amid the temptations that college life can bring.

 

1/28 D & C 

Asia 

Please continue to pray for wisdom and discernment as D & C navigate the challenges of doing ministry to and from Taiwan in a politically uncertain time.

 

1/29 BEVERLY MINOR 

Central Missionary Clearinghouse, Austria 

Pray for the growing concerns over future food supplies in Europe. The government in the Netherlands has forced over 3,000 farmers out of business and is confiscating their land with payment. This is also happening in Germany and some other countries. Churches are praying!

 

1/30 BILL & JOY CARRERA 

Wycliffe Bible Translators, Peru  

Please pray that the FAA medical board will rule favorably to give Joy another medical certificate to begin flying again and for patience as she awaits this decision which could take several months.

 

1/31 Al & Linda Bridges  

BEE World, USA/Worldwide 

Al will be traveling to North Africa for a few days to finalize training for four groups of pastors and church leaders. The training should begin early this year and last for a minimum of three years and is expected to expand to four other groups. This would result in the training multiplying to key cities throughout the country.

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.” I Corinthians 15:58 (NASB) 

 

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