January 01, 1990 by

In reading my copy of Mission Frontiers (Aug/Sept.) which arrives rather late here in the UK, I came across your “Prophecy at Manila.” ...I have already passed photocopies round to various friends.... The wording coincides almost exactly with my own burden for some time now. May the Lord continue to minister through you and the others with whom you are in fellowship at the Centre....

Yours in fellowship with Jesus, Leslie Brierly, formerly with WEC Intl., England

Phil Bogosian should spend his time looking for a true prophetic anointing. It is necessary to have material goods of a high quality. The computers and fax machines and laser printers you people covet are not 20 years old, are they? And I’m sure you don’t fly around the world to your super-important meetings via “junker airlines,” do you?

Dean Gettys, Little Rock CA

(Ed. Note: What we advocate is a “wartime life-style” in which we personally do without as many creature comforts or stylish luxuries as possible, as soldiers do. But in regard to the “weapons” we need, computers and printers are the most economical use of the money we have. A $3,500 laser printer has saved us $250,000 in typesetting costs during the four years we have had it. —RDW)

Both Dorene and I have read and re-read your prophetic word at Manila and believe the Lord is speaking clearly about His age-long desire to see His salvation come to all nations...soon! We are sad that more do not give “an ear” to what the Spirit is saying to the church.... Nevertheless, we are believing for dramatic changes in the 90s toward the “last call of all.”

John Amstutz, LIFE Bible College, Los Angeles CA

I have just read Phil Bogosian's article in... Mission Frontiers. I am glad that you printed it; it is a startling article but a true [one]. As God looks down on the world today and sees the highly privileged European and American nations living in the lap of luxury and carrying on very inadequate missions, very inadequate attempts to effectively evangelize the world, He must be greatly sorrowed. [Responding to this article] would certainly affect the missionary movement favorably.

Sincerely your friend and comrade, Donald McGavran Fuller Theological Seminary Pasadena CA

I think your publication is useful to the Body of Christ in giving information on missions in general...and specific needs in particular.

I recently read a quote which may sum up the attitude of many: “Christianity in the USA can be called the Disneyland of the universe! Programs, entertainment, Hollywood-type services, the inclusion of the world system and methods into the local church, individuals who gather a personal following, ego-building organizations, and those who are in the business of saving themselves.... Perhaps God may have to bring about the same situation that the first-century Christians experienced: persecution and life-shattering events.”

Hank Berg, Wilsonville OR

Thank you so much for the past three years of faithfully sending me Mission Frontiers. I have benefited much from it as I prepare to serve the Lord overseas. Press on.

Steve Young, Seattle WA

Thank you for what you sent to me. I have been teaching “God’s Program” in Women’s Bible School and in chapels. I wanted up-to-date figures. When I saw something in A.I.M. International, I wrote. I had no idea so much has been going on—I am thrilled and overwhelmed.

I have worked with the Zande tribe for over 40 years, but in this vast wilderness area, I’m sure there are some unreached. I have finally been released from school work and am going out into the bush in my 24-year-old Scout—as roads permit.

Someone gave me Operation World for my birthday in August and I have been using it daily. A great help! I have devoured the 2 copies of Mission Frontiers you sent. I am anxious to share it with my African brethren. A.I.M. is stressing “Reach the nations by AD 2000.” May the Lord continue to supply all needs and personnel.

God bless. Edna Wagnall, Napopo, Zaire

(In response to a letter deploring our use of newsprint...) I want to comment on your format. One person said they found it unappealing. To me that is the very appeal. I know it is well-done but the paper you use makes it stand out from all the slick appeals I get every day. I read it from cover to cover and refer back to it. I use it for prayer and to encourage missions interest in others.

Linda Cooper, Kansas City MO

(Upgrading our paper to Electrabrite, a white newspaper, would cost 50% more. In a year's time, this minimal improvement would cost an additional $27,000. Using a low grade glossy paper with a 4-color cover, our production cost would increase by about $72,000 per year.—RC)