Approaching the end of 2021 and we reflect on all the challenges and changes during the past 12 months, dealing with the Global COVID pandemic along with all the rules and restrictions imposed by the government leaders and health authorities. We were forced to “shut down” to the public, and then permitted to open with limited capacity, wearing face masks, and the constant sanitizing of all public surfaces.
All this providing a history making year, and the importance of depending on the Lord for wisdom in all our decision making. We wanted to continue to serve the Lord’s people in a safe and responsible way to protect our customers and our staff.
During the year our graphic designer was expecting her first child and left our team after serving for 10 years with the ministry of Gospel Folio Press Trust. In August she left us and they now have a beautiful daughter (Violet). She is now being a full time mother and wife. In July we welcomed Janice Nicholson to join our team and we appreciate her being such a help in many areas of our operation.
The year of 2021 marks 98 years of the Lord’s provision, protection and preservation of the ministry which started in 1923 in Grand Rapids, Michigan by the Pell Family. After all these years we have confidence to trust the Lord for the future and each new day. During this time the Lord guided the ministry through some challenging times such as; world wars, the Great Depression in the 1930’s, sweeping the world with viruses, financial challenges, personnel changes, and many other difficult times. Therefore, we have confidence in the continued faithfulness of our Lord and Master.
This past year we were able to continue with the publishing of several new books and the 2022 Choice Gleanings Calendar. Also we selected quite a number of new titles from other Christian publishers and suppliers. Bringing our selection of titles in stock to approximately 6800 titles including a large selection of Bibles in the different translations and assortment of bindings and covers, from bonded leather to top quality goatskin leather.
We consider it a privilege and honour to serve the best of Masters in the ministry of serving His people from all different areas of the world. Sharing Gospel literature for Evangelistic outreach efforts in different areas. Please continue to pray with us that the books, Bibles and Christian literature will be used by the Lord to bless the hearts of the many readers bringing honour and glory to His Name.
As we approach the New Year of 2022, we want to thank all our wonderful customers and all our faithful donors who send us donations to support the ministry of Gospel Folio Press Trust. Please continue to remember us in your prayers.
Sam Cairns
On behalf of the staff and trustees
Gospel Folio Press Trust
