Transitioning from ReachGlobal

It's that time... 2012 was indeed a year of transition.  When it began we didn't know it would end like it has. As of January 31, 2013 we will no longer be ministering with ReachGlobal with whom we are served since being accepted with the mission in 1992 and left for Singapore in 1993.  Those 20 years have been wonderful in so many ways.  I will miss working with such a great group of colleagues that have grown into friends.  What a blessing!  What's ahead?  Our ministry at LifeSong Community Church will continue.  More on that later...

2012: Year of Transition

Yes, so much has changed since my last update. My work with ReachGlobal has taken a major turn and 2012 will be devoted to this transition. I have already had the privilege of sharing these changes in Ft Myers EFC - FL, CrossRoads Community Church in Naples, FL and others in the works. I am excited about the opportunity to serve the cause of Christ in Mexico, Costa Rica, Honduras, Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Haiti and Dominican Republic. My office remains for now in Jupiter, FL with my wife and ministry partner, Rita. Contact me to arrange a visit to update you on this new work at rwpallatt@gmail.com

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Nine months later

Yes, it's been nine months since I've posted anything here. A lot of "life and ministry" has happened since my last post, April 2009. I am writing now because of the earthquake in Haiti that took place Tuesday, January 12th. As of today, we have delivered 38 boxes of medical supplies from Greg Schuenke's home in Ft Lauderdale to Missionary Flights International, at the airport in Ft Pierce, FL. [Greg is Vision of Hope Ministries, president and overseas Pastor Henoc Lucien, a church planting pastor in the Cap Haiten (north) area of Haiti.] Just when I was praying, "Lord, I am too busy. I have to think of some way to cut down," then this happened. Isn't there an old saying, something like "there's always room for one more." Yeah, one more box in a full car... one more thing to do, for the glory of God. Let me know if you're reading this...

Praise the Lord for Roger and Kristin!

Yes, they were married on February 25, 2009 at our home in West Melbourne, FL. Rita had the great joy of designing and crafting most of the decorations. Roger and Kristin were very concerned about the cost of a wedding in today's world. They certainly didn't want to go into more debt over this. We knew the Lord didn't want that either. The whole thing really came together in just a few days and in the end it was a beautiful time of the two immediate families coming together to witness the vows and celebrate the joining together of this man and this woman--the new Mr and Mrs Roger and Kristin Pallatt. They immediately flew to Las Vegas for a couple days of honeymoon. And now they are as we say, such a cute couple! Oh, and in case you are wondering, the total cost was about $900 and that included pretty much everything... the rental of the chapel (which was our transformed living room), pictures, decorations, refreshments, the cake, as well as the pastor to marry them (that was me and I gave them a pretty good discount)...it was great! And just to let you know, Rita said she might be interested in starting a business, "Great Weddings for Under $1,000."

Thoughts

In following a link from a friend on Facebook, I came across a writer for Time magazine by the name of David Van Biema, whose latest article for TIME is entitled, "The New Calvinism." I read the article and would first want to say that it was well-written but had a dash of bite to it--probably just what TIME wanted. Anyway, I wanted to know more about Mr. Van Biema and thanks to the marvel of the internet, immediately found out that he was recently married to another writer (female) in California by a Rabbi. Anyway, the article was so good, and I had another minute so I searched some more and found another of his works this time having to do with Mother Teresa. It was that article that inspired me to reflect a little...
Mother Teresa spent over 60 years doing what I would call, serving the Lord. Over the years like so many others, I have always admired her for her faithfulness and selflessness, two marks of a believer in Jesus Christ, or to simply say, a Christian. But in his article I read of Mother Teresa's clear lack of what I would call, 'real' faith. We can do, do, do, so many things that we would all applaud as good, even extremely good, even sainthood good, but in the end that's not what will matter on our judgement day. Two things...we should never raise a person up too far and our own eyes, but rather leave those ultimate judgements to our Lord; and two, it is never our 'works' but our abiding faith and trust in Jesus Christ that we can live with the assurance and hope of spending eternity with our Lord and even that is a gift from God (better stated in Ephesians 2:8-9). I am thankful for the Holy Spirit... the Comforter in my life that for some reason unknown to me, Mother Teresa apparently didn't have.
Just some thoughts.

Jan-Feb-Mar 2009 Update

Greetings All,
It's halfway through February and I'm finally able to get this out. Normally this would be our first quarter Prayer Letter. Well, it is but rather than coming to you in a usual format, I have decided to make my 3-page annual report serve as my first Prayer Letter of 2009... But here's the catch, despite this being the age of electronic communications, I want to get a little "old school" for this one. All you have to do is request it, with your name and mailing address, and I will mail the report to you.
In any case know that Rita and I are fully into the work of serving the Lord through our mission, our local Christian school and our local church. We are supper-busy but totally working in the strength of the Lord.
Thank you all for your support and encouragement.
Till the next time, may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all!
-Roy

Pallatt Prayer Letter for Oct-Nov-Dec 2008

Christmas Greetings in the Wonderful Name of Jesus!

With the crushing economic news day after day this Christmas season is shaping up to be one that some of us just want to see in our rearview mirror. But wait, we believers don’t (or should I say, shouldn’t) measure how good a Christmas is by the number and size of our gifts—either given or received. Gifts are fine; but this year we are especially challenged to see Christmas for what it really is, a time to reflect on and celebrate the wonderful news the angel brought to the shepherds, “Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord!” (Luke 2:10-11) Since it’s Christmas, let’s talk family here… First, Rita continues to serve the Lord with her work at Community Christian Academy and also at LifeSong Community Church. She is a dynamo!

And we have to show you a picture of the grandkids… Charlie is 3 and Haddon is 16 months. What a joy it was to be with Rebekah and Chas and the boys for Thanksgiving this year. Those two can really wear out their P-Pop! But P-Pop and of course, Granma really love every minute. Also I want to thank son-in-law, Chas, or correctly, Rev. Chas Rowland, Pastor of Duck Hill Baptist Church, for letting me preach on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. What a privilege and blessing it was.

We are proud and happy to also report that our son Ryan just completed his Associate’s degree in Graphic Arts with honors and is working in the Orlando area.

The Lord has blessed our kids with exceptional skills and creativity. It is a joy to see Roger being blessed in his tile and flooring business in the Melbourne area. And we are happy to announce that Roger and Kristin are now engaged and happily making wedding plans.

I want to remind you that if you don’t have regular access to a computer, please check in when you can to: http://pallatt.blogspot.com/ to read my latest notes and prayer requests.

SUPPORT: All I will say here is that we need a miracle… Our short-fall now stands at $8,000 for the year. After a good September and October, November was the lowest in years. Please pray with us for this need.

In case you misplaced the address, please mail your gift to:
EFCA – Donor Services
901 E 78th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55420

Make your check payable to: Evangelical Free Church of America
Please note: Pallatt Support #1852

Our Christmas prayer for you this year is that you would know the true joy of the Lord in your life!

Your partners in Christ’s service, Roy & Rita