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e are Tim, Susan and Rachel Vermaas with Good News for Little People.  We are a conservative, Independent Baptist ministry 

  does Vacatione Schools, Family Crusades and Kid's Crusades.  Along with these meetings we also conduct Teacher Training.  Our goal is the evangelism of children and their families through this missions endeavor.  Brother Tim uses 

  King James Version of the Bible to communicate the Gospel.  It isre to share the Good News of Salvation so that many will make the decision of accepting Christ so that one day Heaven will be their eternal Home. We use ventriloquism and puppets as a tool to reinforce the message time.  Tim also uses illusions or magic to teach Bible truths that correspond with the message of the evening.

 

Recent "Good News Reflections"

April 18, 2012

 

Dear Praying Friends, 

 

It has been a long and intense month and a half, and we want to thank you for praying for us.  We are humbled and encouraged by the cards, calls, and e-mails so many of you have sent sharing your concern and support!

 

We have been waiting on some test results before sending out this e-mail, so we would have some news to share. 

                                      

·       The Cardiology report came back, and the good news is that Susan's heart is healthy and    

        normal, and there are no blockages. 

                   

·       The other tests and blood work also indicate that there are no tumors causing her symptoms.

                                      

This is indeed good news for which we are very grateful!  The problem is that we still do not know what IS causing Susan's health issues. 

                                

Our last visit with the Doctor here in Winston-Salem , NC is on Tuesday, April 24th (he is referring us to an Endocrinologist closer to home for more extensive testing).  We are very grateful for the care Susan has received while we have been here, and the tests have ruled out several possible causes.  Please continue to pray that God will give us His wisdom in finding out what is going on. Susan's blood pressure and pulse rate are now under control (due to the medication), but all of her other symptoms are still continuing.

 

We plan to leave after our appointment on the 24th to visit my family in Waterloo , Iowa .  Mom is doing some better, but we feel an urgency to spend some time with her before the summer. 

 

We have a very busy year ahead, and cherish your continued prayers for us.  We are including our upcoming schedule so you can pray for us as we travel.  We look forward to seeing many of you this year.  Take care and God bless!!

 

Reaching Families for Him,

 

Tim, Susan, and Rachel Vermaas

2012 Schedule

 

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April 4, 2012

 

Dear Praying Friends,

 

The doctor's visit yesterday went very well.  The 24-hour urinalysis did not show any signs of a pheochromocytoma (a tumor on the adrenal gland).  This test also showed that the kidneys are functioning above normal.  However, the lab had a problem reading some of the blood work, so we are having to repeat it.  Although the urinalysis came back negative for the pheochromocytoma, we are still waiting for the results on the blood work. The Doctor has also ordered an echocardiogram to show us how Susan's heart is operating under stress  (she is presently on several medicines to lower her blood pressure and pulse rate). 

 

After the Doctor's appointment yesterday, we went to Wal-mart and within 10 minutes Susan broke-out in a sweat, became light headed, had shortness of breath, and almost blacked-out again (we had to take her out of Wal-mart in a wheel chair).  Please continue to pray that the Doctor will find out what is causing these symptoms. 

 

God is so Faithful to allow all of this to happen in the spring, rather than in the summer (our busiest time of year).  We are having to reschedule several Meetings to allow time for the testing, so pray that we will quickly find out what is going on so we can begin whatever treatment is necessary to get Susan back to good health.

 

We cherish your prayers and will keep you updated as we know more. 
 

Tim, Susan, and Rachel Vermaas

 

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March 28, 2012 

Dear Praying Friends,

 
This past week we were at Friendship Baptist Church, in Raleigh, NC for their "Children's Mission's Conference."  It was awesome to see the excitement of the young people, as they used their "passports" to get acquainted with each of the Missionaries.  By the end of the week five of those young people came to accept Christ as their Savior We praise God for how He worked in hearts!
 
Please continue to pray for Susan.  We are back in Winston-Salem, NC, where the Doctor has ordered extensive testing. By the time he gets back from his Mission's trip to Africa next week, the results will be back for this round of testing.  Please pray that God will give the Doctor wisdom and accuracy in diagnosing Susan's condition.  We have had to reschedule several Meetings to give us some time to get the needed testing done.  Please pray that we will be able to get much done in this small window of time, and that we will be able to get back on the road soon.
 
Please also pray for Tim's Mom - she suffered a mild heart attack this week-end and possibly has blood clots in her lungs (Mom's health is steadily deteriorating).  We had planned to be there for Easter, but cannot travel right now due to Susan's health.  We plan to reschedule our visit for later in the Spring.
 
Thank you for your faithful prayers for us!
 
Reaching Families for Him,
 
Tim, Susan, and Rachel Vermaas

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March 21, 2012

Dear Praying Friends,

 
"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding.  In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."  Proverbs 3:5-6 
 
How awesome to know that God is in control!  We don't have to worry about how things are going to work out, because He is the One directing our steps. 
 
Over the last week, we have been looking for an Internal Medicine Doctor in the Athens, TN area, but have not had any success.  We were referred to a Doctor (in our area), but his office called yesterday letting us know that they are not seeing new patients.  We have also called several offices in the Knoxville, TN area, and they are either not seeing new patients or the waiting list goes into November and December. 
 
Another friend referred us to an Internal Medicine Doctor in the Winston-Salem area.  They were able to work us in for an appointment yesterday morning, but as we were walking out the door, the receptionist called to let us know that she had accidentally double-booked my appointment.  I asked if there was another Doctor who had an opening, and when she checked, she noticed that there was a 2:30 appointment available that afternoon with a Doctor (who is not only an Internal Medicine Doctor, but he is also a short-term Medical Missionary).  He is leaving tomorrow for a two week mission's trip to Africa.  WOW!   God knew the exact Doctor I needed to see!   
 
He is taking a serious look at my symptoms and medical records, and has scheduled some testing while he is away.  We were very impressed that he did not rush to a conclusion after quickly looking over the notes.  He let us know that he wants to spend time looking over my records to try and see what is going on.  Would you please pray specifically that . . . 
 
#1 - God will use this Doctor's skills and testimony in a mighty way in Africa, and that many precious souls will come to know Christ through his ministry there, and that
 
#2 - God will give him wisdom to determine what is causing my symptoms.
 
We are having to reschedule several Meetings, and next week plan to return to the Winston-Salem area for the needed testing.  This has definitely been a journey of faith!  It's awesome to see and feel God's Hand directing our steps.  He is in control of this journey and we are so blessed to be called HIS!
 
Please also pray for the Mission's Conference here at Friendship Baptist Church, in Raleigh, NC (we are doing the Children's Mission's Conference).  Pray that souls will be saved and lives challenged in the area of Missions.  Also pray that Susan will have the extra strength needed for these Meetings.  We were so blessed last year to be a part of this Conference, and are excited to see what God is going to do this week!
 
Reaching Families for Him,
 
Tim, Susan, and Rachel Vermaas

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March 17, 2012

Dear Praying Friends,

 
We have had a very busy month since our last update.  It was a blessing to be able to visit with three of our supporting Churches in February (Bethel Baptist  Church, in Quinque, VA, Christian Bible Fellowship, in Evensville, TN, and Fellowship Baptist Church, in Sevierville, TN). We were also challenged and encouraged at the Chalk Art Conference, in Winston-Salem, NC, as well as at the Bus Conference, in Walkertown, NC (we also had the privilege of ministering at College Park Baptist Church, in Reidsville, NC). 
 
Prayer Request
 
For many years now Susan has been battling some health issues that we assumed were related to her low immune system.  However, this past month has caused us to take a more serious look into what is causing her symptoms.  On a regular basis she has pressure in her chest with dull pain, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, a racing heart, shakiness, extreme headaches and fatigue, etc.  Recently, she has almost blacked-out several times (twice while doing ventriloquism).  Her symptoms have steadily intensified over the past month, and on this past Monday (3-12-12) we took her to the Emergency Room, at Baptist Hospital, in Winston-Salem, NC.  They kept her for two nights trying to find out what was causing her extremely high blood pressure.  They ran a number of blood tests, along with an ultrasound of her heart, and have given her a heart monitor to wear for the next 30 days.  She has an appointment with an Internal Medicine Doctor this coming Tuesday - they want to run more extensive tests to see if they can track down exactly what is going on.  They have mentioned a possible cause, but need to get her blood pressure stabilized before they can run the needed tests.  
 
We are sharing this situation with you because we want you to pray.  Pray that we will be able to get Susan's blood pressure stabilized, and that God will give the Doctors wisdom in pinpointing the problem.  God is so in control and has known about this situation from the beginning.  We praise Him for allowing this to happen at a time when we were able to get the needed medical help.  We are also thankful to Northside Baptist Church, in Winston-Salem, NC for allowing us to hook-up our trailer at their Church while we are in the area.  They have been such a blessing and encouragement to us!
 
Continue to pray for upcoming Meetings.  After the Doctor's appointment on Tuesday we plan to leave for Raleigh, NC where we are doing a Children's Mission's Conference, at Friendship Baptist Church (Susan will  have a very limited role).  After that Meeting we plan to work-in the necessary medical testing over the next couple of weeks (we are having to reschedule several upcoming Meetings).  When we know more we will pass the word along. 
 
We cherish your prayers and will keep you updated as we know more. 
 
Reaching Families for Him,
 
Tim, Susan, and Rachel Vermaas