1. Adjusting. We landed and are in the full swing of ministry right away and still recovering from travel and getting our home in order and making new friends.
2. Wisdom as we prepare teachings for BSN on the books of Joshua and Judges. Sarah is designing a book overview booklet, pray for speediness and smooth assembly of the project.
3. Wisdom and discernment as we seek God's heart for our involvement with specific projects in the BELT Ministry (Biblical Education and Leadership Training). We are praying over a few countries that we may 'scout' out in February. Pray that we would hear God's voice and leading as we discern time and place.
4. For good health and rest for Sarah and our baby she is carrying (she'll be entering week 12 in a few days).
5. We are trusting for a car (and soon). We have been generously donated money for a car and continue to trust for about $500 more dollars to get something in decent shape and that is safe. Please pray for favor with salesmen and that God would lead us to the perfect fit for our growing family.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
arrived, getting settled and hitting the ground running
We are so thankful for you and your prayers to our Father! Bless you! We have felt the power of your prayers the past two weeks. We do realize the last time we got a word out was the day we left, so this is a quick note to let you know how we are and that we have arrived okay.
Our trip to Perth was without incident. For the most part, Sarah felt pretty good the most of the trip. Praise God. Even with delayed flights on our US legs, we made every connection on time and had all of our baggage arrive without a problem - whew. We were even literally "ushered" through customs and immigration in Sydney - I think our ginormous amount of luggage was the reason for that.
We can't believe it's almost been two weeks since our arrival. God has blessed us with a quaint one-bedroom flat that overlooks the city skyline of Perth as the sun goes down each evening. We are close to several of our staff and other friends we have gotten to know the past year and a half. It's especially exciting being close to many new mothers and fathers who have just recently had babies at YWAM Perth.
We were given several days to get situated, find furniture (which God multiplied!) and get rested before quickly landing with both feet, running I might add, into the Bible School for the Nations (which started 2 weeks before our arrival). We are busy preparing teachings, discipling students, serving base, beginnng outreaches to Perth, and praying & considering outreach opportunities for Feburary 2008. It's a very exciting time. We also have begun to tour facilities in which to get the health care needed for Sarah and our baby.
We will write more later, but just wanted to let you know how we were getting on. Keep those prayers coming! We think of you often! We will be in touch again soon with a more detailed update. Blessings!
Our trip to Perth was without incident. For the most part, Sarah felt pretty good the most of the trip. Praise God. Even with delayed flights on our US legs, we made every connection on time and had all of our baggage arrive without a problem - whew. We were even literally "ushered" through customs and immigration in Sydney - I think our ginormous amount of luggage was the reason for that.
We can't believe it's almost been two weeks since our arrival. God has blessed us with a quaint one-bedroom flat that overlooks the city skyline of Perth as the sun goes down each evening. We are close to several of our staff and other friends we have gotten to know the past year and a half. It's especially exciting being close to many new mothers and fathers who have just recently had babies at YWAM Perth.
We were given several days to get situated, find furniture (which God multiplied!) and get rested before quickly landing with both feet, running I might add, into the Bible School for the Nations (which started 2 weeks before our arrival). We are busy preparing teachings, discipling students, serving base, beginnng outreaches to Perth, and praying & considering outreach opportunities for Feburary 2008. It's a very exciting time. We also have begun to tour facilities in which to get the health care needed for Sarah and our baby.
We will write more later, but just wanted to let you know how we were getting on. Keep those prayers coming! We think of you often! We will be in touch again soon with a more detailed update. Blessings!
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
current prayer requests
1. Safe and smooth travel. We are trusting for Sarah to feel great and for her to get plenty of rest. We will be traveling for just over 36 hours begining at 3:55pm central time on the 17th.
2. Pray for smooth transition into Perth. That God's grace and strenth would be ever so abundant as we 'hit the ground running'. Pray against anxiety, and that the peace of the Lord would rule in us as we beging working.
4. Let God lead you... there are probably many things he may lay on your heart for us and the ministry... thanks!!!!!!
2. Pray for smooth transition into Perth. That God's grace and strenth would be ever so abundant as we 'hit the ground running'. Pray against anxiety, and that the peace of the Lord would rule in us as we beging working.
4. Let God lead you... there are probably many things he may lay on your heart for us and the ministry... thanks!!!!!!
Thursday, October 11, 2007
what's new?
Finance Udpate
We are short just $250 (per month) of reaching 40% of our monthly budget. Due to expensive and limited fairs we have been advised to book our tickets to Perth.
We will be leaving on Wednesday, October 17th! Please pray for the remaining $250 to be committed before we leave.
Bible School for the Nations (BSN) Has Started
Please pray for us and the rest of the staff for wisdom as we begin teaching and planning for each lecture. The students are excited and are off to a great start learning about World Views this week! Pray for the students, that they get off to a great start!
Biblical Education and Leadership Training (BELT) Strategy
We have been to pray through the list of 28 countries that want BELT to come! It's quite exciting because there are many open doors. The harvest is plenty! So many nations are hungry and thirsty for the Word and to see change in their communities. Our first BELT outreach will consist of a handful of teams going into a few nations in February. Planning is underway, as we discern where we will go.
We are short just $250 (per month) of reaching 40% of our monthly budget. Due to expensive and limited fairs we have been advised to book our tickets to Perth.
We will be leaving on Wednesday, October 17th! Please pray for the remaining $250 to be committed before we leave.
Bible School for the Nations (BSN) Has Started
Please pray for us and the rest of the staff for wisdom as we begin teaching and planning for each lecture. The students are excited and are off to a great start learning about World Views this week! Pray for the students, that they get off to a great start!
Biblical Education and Leadership Training (BELT) Strategy
We have been to pray through the list of 28 countries that want BELT to come! It's quite exciting because there are many open doors. The harvest is plenty! So many nations are hungry and thirsty for the Word and to see change in their communities. Our first BELT outreach will consist of a handful of teams going into a few nations in February. Planning is underway, as we discern where we will go.
current prayer requests
1. Inimacy with the Lord every day.
2. Quality time with parents before we leave.
3. Rest and good physical health (espeically for Sarah).
4. More finances. We need another $250 committed each month to reach 40% of our monthly goal.
5. Stand with us in praise for all that God has done!
2. Quality time with parents before we leave.
3. Rest and good physical health (espeically for Sarah).
4. More finances. We need another $250 committed each month to reach 40% of our monthly goal.
5. Stand with us in praise for all that God has done!
Monday, October 1, 2007
visa and financial update
We are happy to report that yesterday our Visas were approved! Praise the Lord! Thank you to all of you who have prayed for this. We did not need additional screening. We can leave as soon we have enough money!
We are still in great need of monthly financial partnerships. We are thankful for the 22% that has been pledged as of today, and we continue to trust for at least 40% before we can leave. The Bible School begins on October 7th - this coming Sunday.
We are full of praise to report that we now have 90% of our moving budget! Thank you to all of you who have contributed. Please continue to pray for the additional 10%!
If you can be a part of a monthly or quaterly partnership please contact us.
We are still in great need of monthly financial partnerships. We are thankful for the 22% that has been pledged as of today, and we continue to trust for at least 40% before we can leave. The Bible School begins on October 7th - this coming Sunday.
We are full of praise to report that we now have 90% of our moving budget! Thank you to all of you who have contributed. Please continue to pray for the additional 10%!
If you can be a part of a monthly or quaterly partnership please contact us.
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