Dear Friends of FOA,
Ecclesiastes 3:1 tells us, “There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven—” NASB Joshua 1:9 says, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” NKJV Then Romans 8:28 you probably know, “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Put all these, and many others, together and we know that God is going to accomplish His will in every situation.
Last month I left you with a little teaser saying that I will have an important announcement this month. On October 18, 2020, we had an evening service at FOA to transfer leadership of the ministry to my son, Aaron Bonner. Yes, you read that correctly. Aaron is now the third director of the ministry since its beginning in 1958 under the leadership of Bro. Dick Barth. Jane and I have been with FOA since 1982 and I have been the director since the fall of 1993. It is now time to “pass the torch” and I couldn’t be more pleased to have Aaron lead this ministry into the future. He has the same vision and philosophy that Bro. Barth had at the beginning. Why? Because the Word of God doesn’t change and neither does the solution to all our problems. That solution is Christ! Aaron understands this and will continue to have Christ be the central focus of this ministry. Please be in prayer for Him as he makes decisions that affect the lives of so many that come to us for help.
FYI: No, I am not leaving the ministry. I will continue to teach and be whatever help I can be to Aaron until the Lord takes me out of the way, takes me home to be with Him, or comes at the Rapture. I would prefer the latter. Jane will continue to help out in the office with the bookkeeping and office work. We still have a desire to serve in whatever capacity we can until we are not able to do so any longer. Please pray for us as well. The next monthly letter may be from Aaron so be looking for that to come.
Everything is going well and I personally thank you for all the support you have given me through these years. Stay focused on the task ahead and above all glorify the Lord in everything you do.
Your servant by God’s grace,
Mike Bonner (now Director Emeritus
