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Source of Light Ministries International
Source of Light Ministries International is an independent, faith
mission that exists to bring people of every nation, language and
ethnicity into a mature relationship with Jesus Christ and into fellowship
with a local church.
SLM is a world-wide, disciple making, church planting mobilization that
uses the medium of Bible lessons for all ages in both printed and electronic
format to achieve its goals. The International Headquarters in Madison,
Georgia, and its Discipleship Training Branches (DTBs), and Associate
Discipleship Schools (ADSs), distribute lessons throughout the world.
Representatives, Missionaries, and Appointees of SLM are
available to present the ministry to churches, missionary conferences,
and other groups. Contact the SLM PR office for scheduling.
For information on any of the ministries of SLM, see
www.sourcelight.org or call 800. 776.1207.
The Reaper
Fall 2009
The Reaper is published by Source of Light Ministries International, Inc. and is sent free of charge to
anyone requesting it. Write or call to be placed on the mailing list.
SLM International
1011 Mission Road Administrative Council
Madison, Georgia 30650 Dr. B. Shade, General Director
• Phone: 706.342.0397 R.R. Walker, Chief Financial Officer
• Fax: 706.342.9072 P. Winder, Director of Operations
• E-mail: slm@sourcelight.org E. Brandon, Director of Public Relations
• Web Site: www.sourcelight.org B. Watson, Director of Field Ministries
R.R. Walker, Director of Printing Operations
Board of Directors B. Hearing, Director of MDS
D. Lowry, Chairman
L. Valentine, Vice Chairman The Reaper
Daniel De Jong, Secretary Editor: Billie Will
E.B. Shoff, Treasurer Graphic Design: Marianne Rosenberger
J.C. Carter • C. Mayfield Prepress: SLM Publications
Dr. G.S. Palmer • Dr. R.J. Sans Production: SLM Printing
Dr. B.H. Struthers • Dr. Earl Parvin
Barry Blenis
FALL 2009
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the Lewis family the Titus family
We live in the midst of an economic crisis. Like a creeping disease
it continues to spread causing financial paralysis and commercial
death. Rational economists who analyze our present malaise are
not hopeful. They predict a long hard financial winter with dire and
depressing consequences. From a logical and rational point of view,
they are probably right. But the Christian must look at everything,
including the present situation, from a very different perspective.
Jesus once spoke of a time of terrible famine in Israel, during
which a believing woman fed her son and her houseguest (Elijah)
every day from a barrel of meal that would not waste and a cruise of
oil that would not fail ( Luke 4:25, 26). Is the God of Elijah unavailable
to us?
Those who have had the privilege of living by faith have a great
advantage in times like these. Around them others can only evaluate
the situation and apply the earth’s best logic to the problem. Those
who live in the expectation of the miraculous look and anticipate the
provision and blessing of God.
I was trying to comfort my daughter recently who was going
through a crisis in the family business. I reminded her of a time when
God had intervened in our family when all human hope was gone.
Her response encouraged me. She said, “I know Dad. I grew up living in
the expectation of the miraculous and watching God show up when we
needed Him most.”
That’s such an important lesson, and perhaps God is using the
present situation to help many of His dear children to learn to live in
the expectation of the miraculous. Are you ready to be teachable?
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In recent months, it has been my great delight and privilege
to be working on the history of Source of Light. This clearly
demonstrates that the walk of faith is not static; the Holy Spirit’s
work never becomes stereotyped; His mercies are new every
morning. As I review past issues of The Reaper, the unmistakable
image of our Lord shines through the many facets of His love and
His leading with the brightness of a gem. We say with Solomon,
Blessed be the Lord . . . there hath not failed one word of all his good
promise . . . (1 Kings 8:56). So the history of Source of Light is
really HIS STORY.
Our desire is to ascribe praise and glory to the One who only does
wondrous things. We would say with Mary, . . . my soul doth magnify
the Lord. This is especially encouraging, following a year when many
faith ministries have experienced sharp financial curtailment of
activities; God has graciously provided for our needs.
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by Fanie Buys
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Other Ministries . . . One team from our church
visits the hospital for leprosy
every Saturday, preaching the
Gospel and trying to give them
support in their need.
We also work with the
people who are in the process
of rehabilitation. We have four
programs on different radio
stations. Our goal is to have
six more in order to be ready
when God gives us our own
One of the radio programs in progress FM Radio Station.
Every Friday, many people meet to pray for every need and
for the salvation of souls.
We also began a work
among the gypsy people. Some
of them have begun to come to
the church. They suffered a lot,
because the society rejected
them. Work amongst the gypsy people
Each Saturday, children
between 8-13 years meet in the Polideportivo of Lujan with a
team of our church. We teach them the lessons of the Bible and
then we play sports.
Future Ministries . . .
Please pray as we plan for the future of the following projects . . .
• Our own place to hold retreats, camps, and have a farm
• A bookstore and distribution center for Christian books for
all of Argentina
• Our own FM Radio Station
• The Jail ministry and Drug recovery rehabilitation (we
currently have three recovery programs in progress)
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by Rosina Brandon
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by Rosina Brandon
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NEW TESTAMENT
STUDIES require detailed
study and are excellent
studies for the diligent
student. A certificate is
given for the completion of
each of the New Testament
Studies. Each study
(including the test book-
let) costs $1.00, except
Galatians, which is $ .50
per booklet.
JOHN (NTS-JOHN)
The study of the Gospel of John has 23 lessons in a 56-page
booklet. The test for these lessons is in a separate booklet.
MARK (NTS-MARK)
The study of the Gospel of Mark has 25 lessons in one 56-page
booklet. The test for these lessons is in a separate booklet.
ACTS (NTS-ACTS)
The study of the book of Acts has 17 lessons in one 48-page
booklet. The test for these lessons is in a separate booklet.
GALATIANS (NTS-GALA)
The study of the Epistle to the Galatians has 6 lessons in one 32-
page booklet. The test is included in this booklet.
Preferred minimum order is $10. Please add 30% for Shipping & Handling.
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by Pablo Correa
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It brings glory to God and thrills
our hearts, to see three faithful
men that we trained personally
in Denver, Colorado — Juan
Romero, Reyes Valenzuela, and
Carlos Lopez — now serving as
pastors in local churches.
We invite you to partner with
us in our ministry in Peru. You can
pray or give financially, toward the
Cusco hospital where we share the Gospel
Bill Shade
September 21-22 – SLM Board of Director’s
Meeting, Madison, GA
October 9-11 – Bible Conference, Cornerstone
Bible Church, Berwick, PA
October 12 – SLM Half Day of Prayer, Madison, GA
October 16-18 – Missions Conference, Grapeville
Baptist Church, Climax, NY
November 12-14 – ANAM General Council
Meeting, Madison, GA
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by Ray Walker
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Donald Adcox was born into a Christian family in
Springfield, Tennessee, on May 30, 1920. At the age of
ten he was saved and baptized at First Baptist Church,
Springfield, Tennessee.
Mr. Adcox served in the Signal Corps of the Third Army
in France, Germany, and Austria in World War II. He later
graduated from Brevard College, Brevard, North Carolina.
Don then attended Furman University in Greenville, South
Carolina. He was a resident of Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Don served as a member of the General Board of North Carolina Baptists
and with Gary Harthcock, he was co-founder of the North Carolina Baptist
Laymen’s Witnessing Foundation and served as President of the North Carolina
Baptist Brotherhood for three years.
He, along with his wife, was active in leading Witnessing Meetings in
churches throughout Eastern America and in England, France, Switzerland,
Austria, Czechoslovakia, and Hungary. Mr. Adcox was a sought-after speaker
in churches and Baptist state conventions and a speaker at the Southern Baptist
Convention in Miami. His business and church-related travels took him to all
fifty states and eighty-four countries.
He served from 2000 to 2009 on the Board of Directors for Source of Light
Ministries International, a ministry he dearly loved. Donald Adcox was called
home by his Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, surrounded by his
wife and loving family. We at SLM feel a keen loss and will miss him greatly.
Don’s wife, Gerry, went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2009.
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Here are some needs at our Foreign Branches
and at SLM Headquarters, that you can supply
through your giving.
Please send a separate note with your gift indicating how you want
your gift to be used. Thank you for your prayers and participation.
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Source of Light Ministries International
reaches the people of the world
through Christ-centered and time-tested materials
which result in evangelism, discipleship,
and church planting.
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The Reaper
Fall 2009
SLM International
1011 Mission Road
Madison, Georgia 30650
Phone: 706.342.0397
Fax: 706.342.9072
E-mail: slm@sourcelight.org
Web Site: www.sourcelight.org
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