Dear Praying Friends, July 5, 2008
We witness a lot of fireworks on the 4th, but on this 4th of July Titus saw fireworks of a
different kind. It started off with a early morning robbery at our home in Pasadena.
Someone broke in and stole Titus’ cell phone and some money. The robber took a number
of items that Andy was planning to take on a flight to Quebec he had planned for the
morning of the 4th. If that wasn’t enough, Titus was tubing behind a boat on a lake in the
afternoon. When he fell off the tube, he hit wrong and water was forced into his left ear.
The force of the water burst his eardrum. He was taken to ER who told him to wait for 10
days to see if it will heal on its own. If not, an operation might be needed. He has been in
some pain and can’t hear out of his left ear. He also is unable to do the pilot training he
had planned for next week. Do pray for protection and healing for Titus as well as
protection for our home.
Another prayer request is for Lydia (Tim’s wife). She has been diagnosed with mono, yet
the doctor feels there are other factors as well and would like to do more tests. The doctor
has directed her to take a month off to recuperate. Do pray that Lydia will be restored to
full health so that she can continue to work, study and support Tim in their Jr. High
ministry.
We will be returning from a wonderful vacation in Lake City, Colorado tomorrow. We’ve
been able to spend time with Amber who is working here as well as a special time with my
sister and her husband. Lake City has only 400 or so inhabitants during the winter, but
swells by many more hundred in the summer. The scenery is breathtaking and we are
taking in all lovely vistas, mountains and foliage. We’ve had almost daily encounters with
some of the many deer that roam the town. There is a strong Christian presence here and
we’ve enjoyed fellowship with many different groups.
When we return home I will be teaching on Buddhism to some young people at the USCWM
and preparing for two courses in the fall: Kairos (a condensed mission class) and a Cross-
cultural Communication class for a Chinese seminary. There might even be an
opportunity to teach the Walk Thru the Bible course in Germany. All of these teaching
opportunities need to be covered in prayer.
In Him,
Larry and Paula Dinkins
1612 N. Hill Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91104
larrydinkins@usa.net
626 296 3397