Upon our return back to Perth we have many prayer needs. Thank you for being our support and lifting us up before the Lord, we need it! If you need any further details about anything mentioned below just let us know and we are happy to share.
1. Finances. We are still about $640 short of our monthly budget and we desire to see money come in for our trip to Uganda in October.
2. Car. We are trusting God for money to get a used car. Please pray for this to happen soon. We are currently borrowing a car (that isn't always working) until the end of this month. Pray for favor to find something reliable and affordable. If you would like to contribute to this we would be so blessed!
3. Noah. He's still a bit off in his days and nights due to jet lag. Please pray for him to start sleeping longer hours at night again.
4. Sarah's ministry position. Sarah is praying about taking a new role with YWAM Perth. She hopes to make a decision asap. Please pray for her to see clearly where God is leading her and to use wisdom as she discerns what is best. She will only be 'working' part time, as she is the primary care taker of Noah. We are glad that which ever position she chooses there is a great amount of flexabilty to meet Noah's needs.
5. Josh's ministry position. Josh has been asked to take on additional leadership roles within the BSN & BELT. This has implications of staying here with YWAM Perth longer, which is a big decision. Please pray for wisdom in hearing God's voice and following his leading.
6. Visas. Our visa's are up in October. Yup, that's right, just a month to go and we need to re-apply. We have limited options and need to make a decision within the next few days. Please pray for finances and wisdom to apply for the correct type.
7. BSN. The Bible School for the Nations starts next month. Pray for more students. We are hoping for 10 students. Pray also for a fruitful staff retreat at the end of this month - we'll be planning and seeking God's direction for the school and some BELT ministry things as well.
8. Family. It's hard for us and for our families with us being so far from home. Please pray for peace for all of us and for good, consistent communication through web cams and phone calls.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
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So what do we do?
We are partnering with YWAM Perth, in Western Australia. We will be staffing the Bible School for the Nations (BSN) and the Biblical Education and Leadership Training ministry (BELT).
"The purpose of the BSN is to mobilize Bible trainers who are growing in their ability to effectively disciple nations. The school seeks to cultivate people of godly character who are deepening in their love for God, and who understand His character and how He brings about His purposes in history." (www.ywamperth.org.au/bsn/)
Our responsibilities with the school will consist of teaching the Bible and mentoring the students. We will also continue to learn a lot ourselves and be stretched as we continue to study the lessons we'll be teaching. Sarah will also be involved with media projects for the school and also for the BELT ministry.
The BELT (Biblical Eduation and Leadership Training) ministry is partnered with the Bible School, and we will be actively involved in this as well. This is the same outreach ministry that we participated with in Papua New Guinea.
The purpose of BELT is to see people groups transformed by the Word of God through empowering community and church leaders who have limited access to Biblical training.
Please see the 'related links' link above and to the right.
Sarah is part of the leadership team for the media department with YWAM Perth. She teaches on the BSN occasionally, and participates in BELT seminars, but her main focus, besides caring for Noah, is media. Medias vision is to serve the many ministries and schools of YWAM Perth. There is consistent need for printed, web and video tools to help further the Kingdom of God! Sarah is responsible for helping give feedback on the many projects that the staff are working on, as well as doing projects her self and teaching the staff from time to time. She really hopes to see Media grow and reach the many visions that God has spoken over the media ministry with YWAM Perth.
"The purpose of the BSN is to mobilize Bible trainers who are growing in their ability to effectively disciple nations. The school seeks to cultivate people of godly character who are deepening in their love for God, and who understand His character and how He brings about His purposes in history." (www.ywamperth.org.au/bsn/)
Our responsibilities with the school will consist of teaching the Bible and mentoring the students. We will also continue to learn a lot ourselves and be stretched as we continue to study the lessons we'll be teaching. Sarah will also be involved with media projects for the school and also for the BELT ministry.
The BELT (Biblical Eduation and Leadership Training) ministry is partnered with the Bible School, and we will be actively involved in this as well. This is the same outreach ministry that we participated with in Papua New Guinea.
The purpose of BELT is to see people groups transformed by the Word of God through empowering community and church leaders who have limited access to Biblical training.
Please see the 'related links' link above and to the right.
Sarah is part of the leadership team for the media department with YWAM Perth. She teaches on the BSN occasionally, and participates in BELT seminars, but her main focus, besides caring for Noah, is media. Medias vision is to serve the many ministries and schools of YWAM Perth. There is consistent need for printed, web and video tools to help further the Kingdom of God! Sarah is responsible for helping give feedback on the many projects that the staff are working on, as well as doing projects her self and teaching the staff from time to time. She really hopes to see Media grow and reach the many visions that God has spoken over the media ministry with YWAM Perth.
be a partner through devoted prayer
Remember when King Hezekiah prayed and God answered him, granting him 15 more years to his life (Is.38:4-6)? We remember the disciples, 'continually devoted to prayer' in Acts1:13-15. The Bible tells us to pray and present our requests to the Father.
The truth is, God hears our prayers and he does respond according to his infinite wisdom. Over the past year, it's been so evident how the Lord has answered the many prayers of our partner's in ministry. At times we've really had to 'press in' and wait on Him, but He is always faithful.
You can play and active role in this ministry by joining our devoted prayer team and seeing nations transformed. Please contact us and we'd be happy to add you to our mailing list!
The truth is, God hears our prayers and he does respond according to his infinite wisdom. Over the past year, it's been so evident how the Lord has answered the many prayers of our partner's in ministry. At times we've really had to 'press in' and wait on Him, but He is always faithful.
You can play and active role in this ministry by joining our devoted prayer team and seeing nations transformed. Please contact us and we'd be happy to add you to our mailing list!
become a financial partner
All of our monthly fiancial needs with YWAM are met by faith based support. YWAM does not pay us to work. Our work is technically volunteer. When we left our well paying corporate jobs over a year ago, the Lord took care of us through the cheerful giving of individuals and the church. We have faith that God will continue to provide all of our needs. He is faithful.
We are currently trusting for continued montly and quarterly partnerships (individuals and churches) to help us reach our montly budget (50% of our budget goes towards outreach field costs). If you would like to be involved please contact us. A list of our detailed budget is available upon request.
Thank you for your faithful, continued partnerships.
God Bless you as you work along side of us.
Making tax deductible donations:
Your tax deductible giving can be in the form of check or automatic withdrawl from your bank account.
For more information on tax deductible information
please call or email us.
Making a non-tax deductible gift donation:
1) Pay online with YWAM Perth
https://www.ywamperth.org.au/007/payonline.asp
Online please use the following information...
payment type: other
recipient: Joshua and Sarah Seykora
School or Ministry name: BELT/BSN
We are currently trusting for continued montly and quarterly partnerships (individuals and churches) to help us reach our montly budget (50% of our budget goes towards outreach field costs). If you would like to be involved please contact us. A list of our detailed budget is available upon request.
Thank you for your faithful, continued partnerships.
God Bless you as you work along side of us.
Making tax deductible donations:
Your tax deductible giving can be in the form of check or automatic withdrawl from your bank account.
For more information on tax deductible information
please call or email us.
Making a non-tax deductible gift donation:
1) Pay online with YWAM Perth
https://www.ywamperth.org.au/007/payonline.asp
Online please use the following information...
payment type: other
recipient: Joshua and Sarah Seykora
School or Ministry name: BELT/BSN
notes: please type specifically what the money is for in this field
2) To make a "Gift" by check directly to us
Make checks payable to
Joshua and Sarah Seykora
and mail your non-tax deductible gift with a note to:
Kathryn Fields
4538 Aztec Trail
Madison, WI 53711
2) To make a "Gift" by check directly to us
Make checks payable to
Joshua and Sarah Seykora
and mail your non-tax deductible gift with a note to:
Kathryn Fields
4538 Aztec Trail
Madison, WI 53711