Updates by Jethniel Wyler unless otherwise noted.

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          “Work for the Night is Coming” is the name of a hymn that we often sing in church. The Wylers on Wheels team have been working for we know that the nights are coming that we will be involved in our new VBS program entitled “Reachout Rescue”. Every member of our team has been designing, preparing, and creating new ideas. Although we all have been working hard on VBS preparation, we had great meetings in some churches leading up to our summer. We recently ministered in Wellsville, Ohio and were so glad to spend Mother’s day Sunday with our long time friends the Timms family. It was great to see Pastor Timms’ ministry flourishing. We were also introduced to Pastor Butterfield’s church in North Canton, Ohio. My mother-in-law was asked to present, “This is my Story, This is my song” the life of Fanny J. Crosby, at a mother/daughter banquet. After a beautiful meal, the sixty mothers, daughters, and friends gathered to hear the amazing story of the blind song writer. We enjoyed the fellowship with the people of this church and were amazed at the beautiful facilities God has provided for them. As we honored our servicemen and women on Memorial Day with the dear folks of Troy Chapel, we were able to share with those at a local cemetery the hope that we can have in Christ. We also shared on this day a memorial with the passing of a dear friend of our family, Warren Smith. What a testimony to see the godly legacy of this family which was an inspiration to me to pass a godly legacy to my children. Warren Smith was able to be with us just a few weeks ago and was truly a blessing to my husband as he whispered in his ear for the last time, “Keep the banner high!” What a challenge for us all!

          We are now weathering the heat of Georgia during our first week of VBS. The whole Wyler family is able to be with us as together we were able to celebrate Jerrill and Andrea’s first anniversary. Praise the Lord for His goodness to us as we continue to see Him work in the lives of children and adults through His saving grace. Pray with us that many would come to know Him as their Savior this summer. Check our itinerary to see if we are at a location near you. Let’s all “Work for the Night is Coming” and echo the words of that great Bible verse, “Even so, come, Lord Jesus.”  (Written by: Judy L. Wyler)

 

         In Matthew 22:37 Jesus said, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.” Recently my wife and I read this thought, “How do we know that we love Him? Because we desire to do what He commands, and we obey those commands because we want to please and glorify Him rather than ourselves.” Throughout the day place your current action or attitude in the blank of the following phrase. “I am ______ because I love God!" See if it makes sense. Words like “complaining” or “lazy” just do not fit. Instead, live a daily life that is “thankful” and “diligent” because you love God. 

         Over the past weeks, we have truly seen God’s love for us. During our recent meetings in Burleson, Fort Worth and Weatherford, Texas, we saw God encourage many lives and enhance the fellowship and unity of His people. At Victory Baptist in Burnet, Texas, a 12 year old boy accepted Christ through our Kids-4-Christ ministry. It was his first time being in church. Praise the Lord that “whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13) On our way north out of Texas, I pulled in to an RV dealer to replace a vent that broke during the golf ball sized hail the previous night. I noticed our right front truck tire was flat. When I called my dad who was 80 miles ahead, I learned he also had a flat tire on his rig. Thankfully, we were both safely parked near repair facilities when we discovered the tires were flat. After 3,775 miles and 346 gallons of diesel in each truck during our Texas journey, we can truly say God’s been good! On our way to a wonderful weekend meeting in Illinois, we stopped to ride up the St Louis arch. Anyone ever done it? The tram up was so tight, but what a view! Before we head to Wellsville, Ohio for the coming weekend, we will be at the northern memorial service for my mom’s dad, Ron Merrill. After years of faithful service, He went home to be with the Lord on his 75th birthday. You are invited to join us May 6th in Ashland, Ohio. Check our itinerary for details. As we gear up for our brand new summer VBS program, please pray with us for salvations, strength, and safety.

 

“Howdy Partner!” Before sharing more about our Texas ministry tour, let me update you about the last month. The first week in March we held a revival meeting in Sebring, FL. Throughout the week, we did our “Work for the Night” program to encourage folks to invite friends. The special nights included Pack-a-pew night, Mobile home park night and others. The highlight of the week was the salvation of Ethan, Elissa, Kaylee, and Danielle during our nightly Kids-4-Christ. Ethan came to me on Tuesday night seven minutes before the service began and said, “Mr. Wyler, I’ve been thinking about what you said last night and I want to be 100% sure right now.” So in the few minutes prior to the first hymn, Ethan trusted Christ. On March 19-20, we ministered at two churches in Davenport, FL. Next we headed to Port St. Lucie Bible Church for Jerrill’s ordination council and service. As a testament to his preparation and training, Rev. Jerrill Wyler was successfully ordained and is serving as the Assistant Pastor and also teaching with his wife Andrea at the Barnabas Christian Academy. From Port St. Lucie, Florida our trek towards Texas began. We had a wonderful weekend meeting in Alabama with Pastor Leo Mejia and Hand Ave. Baptist Church. Then we finally arrived in the Dallas/Fort Worth area praising the Lord for 1400 miles of safety. This past Sunday we were at Friendship Baptist in Boyd then Heritage Baptist in Haslet for the evening service. The Lord blessed as we heard from so many encouraged texans. The next few weeks we will be at several churches across the state then travel to Illinois and Ohio. The accident damage to our truck and RV is completely repaired. Now every safe mile consistently reminds us of God’s goodness. As you continue to pray for our ministry and perhaps travel yourself, remember one of my Mom’s favorite sayings, “Safety is of the Lord.”

 

 

 

Dear Friend,

          As my 17th birthday rolls around on March 15th, I am thinking about everywhere I have been since my last journal entry. My grandfather passed away this January 16th on his seventy-fifth birthday. He was such a joy to care for as we were in Greenville, SC for the last eleven days of his life. When I told him I loved him, the last words I heard him faintly say were, "I’ll love you forever and ever." I am personally thankful he is not suffering on this earth anymore.

          When I think about last summer’s events, I’ll never forget the July 8th phone call of delightful news telling us that baby Titus had finally arrived! The whole time we were awaiting his arrival, I was convinced it would be a boy. That’s just the way it is in the Wyler family. Family is so important to me. I am very thankful my brother Jethniel, sister-in-law Judy, and nephew Titus can travel with us. I relish any time I can be with my brother Jerrill and sister-in-law Andrea who live in Port St. Lucie, FL. I wouldn’t trade my four brothers for a million sisters. I just wish we could all be together more often.

          Also, I was able to go to youth conference with my best friend, Ashley Hager, and the youth group from Ripley Baptist Temple. It was a great experience, hearing the Word of God preached, and being involved with hundreds of young people my age.

          I still love cooking, baking, and anything I can get my hands on in the kitchen. Other remaining interests include: vibraphone, bells, four-mallet percussion, voice, professional proofreading, American Sign Language, horses, couponing, organizing/cleaning, corresponding, and family. I have enjoyed brainstorming (as we call it) to develop our new Vacation Bible School program. It’s very exciting and I love sharing the gospel with others.

          I hope to see you at one of our 2011 meetings: Jerrill’s ordination March 27th, VBS, a concert, or a spring or fall revival meeting. You can see an updated itinerary, pictures, and latest happenings on our web site www.wylersonwheels.com. Thank you so much for keeping in touch with me and being my friend. Grandpa Merrill’s famous statement, "You’re my friend!" comes to mind when I think of YOU!

 

Your friend,

Javonda Wyler

 

          Unexpected events have filled our last month with reasons to praise the Lord. An open Sunday gave us opportunity to visit a nearby local church in Kissimmee, Florida. During a fellowship hymn, the pastor kindly asked, “Will you sing?” Always eager to serve the Lord, we not only sang that Sunday, but also returned for the following Youth Sunday. It was a privilege to see the Lord revive the hearts of his people. Then on January 5th, we received news that Mom’s dad, Ron Merrill, had been placed under hospice care and could die at any moment. We immediately hitched up our two rigs and made an unanticipated trip to Greenville, South Carolina. For the next 10 days, Mom, with help from the rest of the family and continual visits from the wonderful hospice nurse, cared for Grandpa nonstop. Reading from Mom’s tribute entitled, Getting 100% Well, “Ron Merrill entered Glory on his 75th birthday, January 16, 2011 in Greenville, South Carolina at 5:40 p.m., while the whole family was singing around his bedside. The last instructions by the hospice nurse Diane, which I wrote in my notebook, were ‘Turn him at 8:00 p.m.’ He did turn, right into Heaven and now all is 100% well!” Click here to read the entire tribute. Throughout those two tough weeks, God gave comfort and strength beyond what we could humanly imagine.

          On the way back to Florida, we experienced another unforeseen incident. During rush hour traffic in Orlando on January 21, my rig was involved in a three car crash. There was extensive damage to the right side of our truck and RV, but praise the Lord that Jaron, Titus, Judy and I are all safe. With the truck repairs almost finished, we are trusting God concerning the timing, insurance, and RV repair details. The last day of January, we did a concert with over 100 in attendance in Clermont, Florida and look forward to another concert this coming Saturday.

          A couple days before Grandpa passed, he said, “I’m going to heaven and I’m not coming back.” Like many of you and your loved ones, we are looking forward to the day when, “In the sweet by and by, we shall meet on that beautiful shore.”

          As we unhitched our rig for Sunday Services in Newry, Pennsylvania, I noticed the church sign read, “AUTUMN LEAVES, JESUS DOESN’T”. That statement has impacted me during this festive fall season which I enjoy so much. With this greeting sent especially to you, I wanted to quickly share God’s blessings. During our Mikanda, Illinois meeting, a mother and daughter rededicated their lives to the Lord. In Eaton, Ohio, two girls and one boy were saved during our Kids-4-Christ program, which Jethniel leads while Doug preaches to the adults. Following Doug’s preaching Sunday evening in Ripley, West Virginia, a middle aged lady came crying to the altar. The pastor’s wife led her to the Lord. She told the congregation that a friend was taking her to another church, but never picked her up. So she came to this church and met the “True Friend”– Jesus. A mother from our North Carolina meeting just e-mailed us that her son had been praying for some time about God’s will for his life. After the Sunday evening service, he surrendered to preach. Souls for Christ and His service are the rewarding part of our busy road life. Thanks for praying for us. May your day hold eternal rewards as you share Christ through your life and testimony. Have a blessed Christmas season.    ~ Ronda Wyler

 

 

          As we traveled to several churches across Ohio and Pennsylvania during October, many people have responded to our ministry with encouraging remarks. A sweet lady from Countryside Baptist in Punxsutawney, PA, wrote these kind words. “You are such a great inspiration and do such great work for the Lord.  Hope to meet you all again! PS. I enjoy the CD!” Having traveled over an hour from another church we served at in 2009, a couple remarked, “We just wanted to let you all know how much we really enjoyed the revival services that you had. We wish that life was such that we could have been there for more than just one service. Your family puts so much into the program. The love and unity to which your family serves the Lord is so evident in all of your faces. Since the week that you did our VBS in Salina, PA, I have not ceased to pray for your family DAILY. Keep serving HIM with joy and gladness as we are living in such days of compromise and darkness and as we have seen so many departing from the faith.” Another young lady from Newry, PA wrote the following on our facebook page. “It was so great to see you all! Can't wait for you all to come back!!! :)” God’s goodness and the kindness of his people truly bless and overwhelm our hearts.

          We are currently in the midst of revival meetings with Pastor Lowell Spencer and the Eaton Baptist Temple. Pastor has faithfully served here for 44 years. What an example! Please pray for God’s strength and power as we to desire to be an example to others!

 

Back in 2008, God miraculously provided us with our 28 foot 2003 Fifth Wheel. Although it was small (only one slide out), and was now beginning to require several repairs, Judy and I were holding fast to Philippians 4:11 which says, “In whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” Because of our current RV’s age and our growing family, we had decided that over the next couple of years we would began praying and saving for a newer rig. Prayer is asking; the answer is receiving! In this case, fast! We had only been praying for about five days when God directed our path to a 34 foot 2009 triple slide out fifth wheel. It fit our family and ministry needs perfectly, but normally it would be thousands beyond what we could afford. However, the previous owners used it once, determined camping was not for them, and decide to sell. God’s timing was perfect. We purchased it for a shocking $18,000 below normal retail. God was answering, we were receiving! It was beautiful, but we feared the hardest part was coming; selling our 2003 unit in a slumping recreational vehicle market. God was at work again. The minute we got back from purchasing the new one, I received an email. A lady wrote, “Call me; I’m interested in your fifth wheel.” The next day her husband and her traveled over three hours and bought our fifth wheel. We serve an awesome God! As Judy, Titus, and I settle into our new “home,” we are reminded of verse 19 from the chapter mentioned earlier. “But my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Thank You Lord!

 

“As we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the Gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.” (1 Thess. 2:4) This month God has “allowed” us to serve him, not as pleasers of man, but as servants of Christ. The month of September started in Southern Illinois. At the conclusion of the revival week, the pastor shared with us how God had answered his prayer in sending their church “Revival, and not just a routine.” The next week we made our yearly climb up the mountains of western Virginia to be with the kind-hearted folks of the Skeetrock Bible Church. This congregation is truly a lighthouse of hope to a lost community. The 19th of September we started a great week of revival at the Locust Valley Bible Church. Every year the hospitality of these people is overwhelming. God also blessed as we saw two young ladies accept Christ as Savior. The following week we headed for Judy’s and my home church in Ephrata, PA. The three days prior to the revival meeting, we worked with the church at Pennsylvania’s largest street fair. We had a blast making thousands of balloon creations. As the child received the balloons, the parents gladly accepted a Gospel tract. During the street fair and the revival, it was wonderful to see God work as well as spend precious time with family and friends. Judy’s 6 year old cousin even accepted Christ as a result of our Kids-4-Christ program. As we humbly thank you for your continued prayers and support, we are thankful “we are allowed of God to be put in trust with the Gospel.”