Good News
ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI - JULY 2024 UPDATE
We recently switched our domicile state from South Dakota to Missouri. Brother Ferrin's mother continues to need care and it made logistical sense to make this transition. Since we have been here, we have received invitations to minister in various places in the United States and overseas but we are unable to accept them because his mother needs our assistance with health concerns. We sold our motorhome since we are unable to use it at this time.
During this season, we are grateful for every ministry opportunity we are able to accept, whether it is involvement in teaching and music ministry in our local church, teaching home Bible studies, or personal outreach.
We recently concluded giving weekly Bible studies to a couple from southern India that we have been teaching for two years. She will be having her first baby soon and we are sure that her time will be limited for a while! We are grateful for all God has done in their lives, especially for filling her with the Holy Ghost and for her baptism in Jesus' name, and the prayers He has answered for them.
I (Sister Ferrin) have nearly completed six books since we have been here. Lord willing, one will be published later this year.
Also, I lead two ladies text groups in weekly devotions and focused prayer. One is formed of ladies here in the St. Louis area and the other is international, comprised of ladies we know from our overseas ministry.
God is good all the time, regardless of the season or our physical location!
ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI - JUNE 2024 UPDATE
The More to Life website recently published a Bible I study I wrote called “Living History.” Click below to read and share this Bible study.
ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI - NOVEMBER 2023 UPDATE
Some of you may know that my (Sister Ferrin's) mother passed away October 18th after a long battle with cancer. It has been a difficult season but the beautiful peace of God has been with us every moment. Thank you to everyone who has supported us with your prayers!
The More to Life website recently published three of my (Sister Ferrin's) devotions. Feel free to click the links to read them:
ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI - MAY 2023 UPDATE
At this time, we are still in Missouri. Family members are experiencing health challenges and we want to be here with them.
We continue to write but do not plan to publish anything just yet. We will publish more books in God's perfect time. Our primary focus is our family.
We help however we can in our home church and are thankful to be able to give home Bible studies. Since we have been in St. Louis, we have given Bible studies to ten different people and they are all doing well and growing in the Lord. Several have been baptized in Jesus' name and one received the Holy Ghost during a Bible study Brother Ferrin was teaching. To God be ALL the glory. We are so blessed to be used in His Kingdom in any way we can.
Our evangelistic ministry is all local at this time but we continue to remember and pray for churches where we have ministered in the past, that they will experience revival and a harvest of souls, in Jesus' name!
ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI - JUNE 2021 UPDATE
In August 2020, Missionary JJ Lambeth contacted us about translating our book Walking Ancient Paths - Gleanings from the Holy Land into Portuguese. Os Caminhos Antigos - Um Vislumbre da Terra Santa was completed in June 2021 and we pray that it will be a blessing to many Brazilians.
ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI - MAY 2021 UPDATE
Our ministry continues primarily in Missouri during this season. We are teaching home Bible studies, helping with music, prayer, and teaching at our home church. We have also ministered in Elsberry and Mexico. Sylvia is focusing on a new book project: The Quest for Rest - Finding Calm in a Chaotic World.
Sylvia's Aunt Jeanie passed away from Covid-19 August 26, 2020. The world lost a treasure that day. Sylvia was asked to write an article about Jeanie for Reflections Magazine, which was published in the March-April 2021 issue. (Sadly, Jeanie's husband Jerry also passed away, unexpectedly. We attended his funeral in Pine Bluff, Arkansas in May.) The Reflections article is entitled "God, Family, and Mothers Memorial Baskets."
On April 16, 2021, the Pentecostal Publishing House blog featured an article entitled "Beautiful in God's Sight: What Does the Bible Say about Modesty?" This article spotlighted our book Mirror Image - Beautiful in God's Sight. To read the article, click HERE.
ST CHARLES, MISSOURI - FEBRUARY 2021 UPDATE
On February 3, 2021, the Pentecostal Publishing House blog featured an article entitled "Hope In God: Learn How to Talk to Your Soul." The article was originally published in Sylvia's January 2021 Under the Olive Tree monthly email newsletter. To read the article, click HERE.
This month, Brother Ferrin flew to Fresno, California and ministered to Pinedale Tabernacle.
ST CHARLES, MISSOURI - NOVEMBER 2020 UPDATE
The last eight months have seen us mostly stationary in St. Charles. While here, we have helped as we can at our home church with music, prayer, and leading services.
Sister Ferrin taught Exploring God's Word, a 12-week Bible study, to a young lady, mostly over the phone, and is now teaching her Finally Free. She also did some volunteer proofreading for a first-time author.
We have ministered out only sporadically, in Mexico and Elsberry, Missouri. We are thankful to report that several people received the Holy Ghost in Elsberry! In April, Brother Ferrin taught a men's group via phone (Zoom) and in August he flew to North Dakota for week of ministry. While there, Pastor Bob Simons featured Brother Ferrin and his music CD "The Captain" on his radio show Tell it Like it Is.
We are thankful for the ministry opportunities we've had but Covid certainly abruptly changed our schedule!
ST CHARLES, MISSOURI MARCH 2020 - UNTIL
We drove our motorhome and Toyota FJ Cruiser separately to St. Charles. We took a southerly route through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma. It was a 2,000-mile, five-day-plus trip. We are thankful for God's protection and also for good weather. Other than some really strong winds, we did not encounter any treacherous weather.
Due to Covid, all of our ministry appointments cancelled. We, like most all other evangelists and AIMers, are playing the waiting game. Many churches have cancelled services or decreased the number of services they have per week. To help protect people from exposure to Covid, churches have reduced or temporarily eliminated the ministry of guest speakers.