Arlo and Claudette ElamTim, Jennifer, and Jason Wall

December 2004

Church Planting in Washington State

Dear Praying Friends,

“And I’ve got so much to thank Him for, so much to praise Him for. Well, you see, He’s been so good to me!”

This has definitely been the song upon our hearts this month. We have seen so many prayers answered this month. December has been busier than ever, but even more fruitful and productive.

First of all, Tim has been able to lead four adults to the Lord this month on visitation. Praise the Lord! Second, Jason’s doctor said that his ear was completely cleared up now and will not have to go back to see the specialist any more! Third, we have had three churches take us on this month. They are Gospel Light Baptist Church in Walkertown, NC, New Beginnings Baptist Church in Marshville, NC, and Concord Baptist Church in Fairmount, GA. God has also worked out several personal needs and requests for us this month. Thank you to all of our praying friends! Prayer works!

On December 13th we boarded a plane and flew to Washington State to look for housing. We checked into several possible places and finally decided on a house to make a bid on. We found out this week that we were able to get the house! Praise the Lord! Please help us pray that everything will go smoothly with the closing and the bank loans.
The nine days we spent in Washington were filled with excitement and anticipation. As we passed people on the street in Colfax, we couldn’t help but wonder if they would be our Sunday School teachers some day or if they would be singing in the church choir. We are praying for God to work in the hearts of the people of Colfax to be receptive to the Gospel. We are anxiously waiting when we can begin our ministry in Colfax. Please help us pray that we will reach our needed support level and will be able to leave in the spring to go to Washington.

We would like to thank Faith Baptist Church in Spokane, WA for letting us stay in their mission house while we were there. We would also like to thank Heritage Baptist Church in Cheney, WA for allowing us the opportunity to present our work, preach, help in their Kid’s Club, and the many delicious meals. Both of these churches were a tremendous blessing to us and we truly do appreciate your hospitality.

We trust that everyone had a blessed Christmas and a wonderful New Year! Thank you to all of the churches for their faithful support through the year. We also truly appreciated all of the anniversary and Christmas cards we received and the special December love gifts. Your thoughtfulness means so much to us! We are privileged to be partners in this work with you. May God bless you is our prayer.

In Christ,


Missionaries Tim and Jennifer Wall