‘Dear Sir, Tq for the message today and the book I bought from you this morning. It’s impact my life as I plan to distribute the leaflets about God at the traffic light. This idea was rejected few years ago and made me forget about it. Now, I will decide by myself to do it. I’m going to do it asap. Blessing.’
‘Dear Mr. Paton
We met briefly at COMIBAM in Bogota a few years ago. You autographed your book for me, and I’ve had it ever since. Ever since reading more about your ministry I’m left inspired and I pray for your ministry often, because it is something that is very dear to my heart.’
‘ My father is a full time missionary and growing up in the mission field in Mozambique and South Africa I was always convicted to spread the good news of the gospel to those who have never heard it yet. Your testimony really inspires me to be like Shammah, or to identify my Mephibosheth and my Lo-Debar. I’ve read your book a few times now, and after much careful thought and prayer I am almost positive that the Lord is calling me to full time ministry.’
Greetings from Malaysia.
I am Yit, Ching Li and have recently read your book “Leave the Shore”. At the same time, I went for my first short-term mission trip with Operation Mobilization (OM). It is a two-week mission trip to Indonesia, teaching English to children and cooking classes for home-based industry.
The purpose that I went to was to discern God’s calling to mission and have a taste of “leaving the shore”. And the purpose that I am writing to you because I am looking for mentor to help me into a missionary journey. I felt I would like to leave the shore, but I am not certain to where or how or what.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Every thanks and blessings.’ Ching Li
‘Dear Timothée!
I hope you’re doing very good! This is Sara from Colombia; I don’t know if you remember me and my brother Simon. We came up to you at the end of a Sunday service at Semillas de Vida Church when you were here in Colombia back in 2017. Since that time you’ve been such an inspiration for me through what you do as a missionary and even through your book!
I started getting out of my comfort zone and decided to leave my shore knowing that God’s plans are perfect for us. I decided to start a campaign to raise funds for studying music in USA, my biggest passion is worshiping Him’.
‘ I read you book “es tiempo de que dejes tu otra orilla” and I would like to receive direction about my next step. My heart is with missions. Thanks for your help, your book and your words.’
‘Hi, Timothée!
My name is Isabela, I’m a Brazilian girl, just 19.
I’m not fluent in English, but I’m trying. I hope you understand me.
I’ve been reading your book “It’s time you left the shore”. It was amazing! I’m so exciting now.
It answered any questions about the missionary’s vocation.’
‘I’m so thankful that I heard you preach Jan 2015! Your message pushed me deeper into the water and showed me that God had a wonderful life for me!’
‘I just moved to the beaches of South Carolina, ocean front to my condo I have here. Been in prayer for God to put in my path where he wants me to go. I must go to Cambodia! My hometown is Charlotte, NC where Billy Graham was born and has his organization BGEA and Library. I’m very inspirited and moved by your clear vision for God church to “get off the beach and get into the boat.” Hope to meet you one day.’ Robert
