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We returned to the US for the wedding of Victoria Lewis, the daughter of our former ministry partner, Pastor Travis Lewis. Victoria was the missionary kid with the Filipino heart, our translator, and church route partner. It was special to be there and officiate her wedding! Our visit was brief, although we did stay for Christmas and enjoyed time with family. I also preached at winter camp to almost 100 teens. God’s timing is always perfect, we were home when Elizabeth’s grandpa passed away and her brother started treatment for thyroid cancer. We could see God’s hand throughout those times and we’re so thankful that He allowed us to be there. We arrived back in the Philippines shortly after New Years. Now, as we look ahead we are so excited about God’s direction in 2020. We’ve already begun to make plans for our transition to Bohol. In our absence, North Cebu Baptist Church, saw more growth and we praise the Lord for it! As our focus shifts to Bohol, the church in Cebu will remain an encouragement to our hearts! I pray it will encourage you too! God used your support to establish a church in the Philippines! All the souls that have been saved and that will continue to be reached is fruit to your account! Praise God for what He has done! We pray that God will continue to use our family to start and establish churches for His glory! Dear Pastor & Church Family “Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.” Psalm 37:4-5 Birthdays: Chris~2/14 Elizabeth~9/28 Abigail~6/8/2011 Micah~1/20/2013 Philip~1/8/2018 Anniversary: November 28, 2009 Contact Information: chris.baran@bc.com www.fbbc.com/chrisbaran Sending Church: Faith Bible Baptist Church 8688 S Main St. Eden, NY 14057 www.fbbc.com (716)992-2091 Pastor Art Kohl Support Address: Word for the World Baptist Ministries PO Box 849 Rossville, GA 30741 www.wftwbm.org (706)866-8826 P.O. Box 394 Cebu Central Post Office, Cebu City, Philippines 6000 Field Address : Phone Number : (716)240-0824 , We are His and He is Ours, Chris, Elizabeth, Abigail, Micah & Philip Baran (Psalm 28:7;Psalm 37:4-5) • Please pray for our family as we prepare to minister in Bohol. Pray for grace as we transition and for wisdom as we plan. • We thank the Lord for the Bible College & Institute in Cebu! 13 students signed up for classes this semester! Bohol is close, so we will continue to serve in the college for as long as the Lord leads! Please pray that God will raise up more servants through this ministry! November & December 2019
