PRAISE: Very busy with many ministry opportunities. Really enjoying the Bible study at WBC. Thankful for Carol doing better after a rough patch over Christmas. Good health reports for Ray. PRAY: Ongoing ministry. Getting geared up for all the activities at guelphbiblecc.com . The next Committing To Faithful Men is set for the end of March. Please pray for these young men to be equipped to serve the Lord in and from their local assemblies. Please pray for Ray's health tests and for Carol's general health. Our ministry is always much the same - lots of opportunities to keep us busy. If you don't hear from us, please pray anyway!
Les & Sharon - February 2019
PRAISE: After being at EMERG twice, London Eye Institute and multiple tests, we are ok; for the reality of support of family, especially Sharon, friends and church family; for electronic devices that help so much to text and read even though quite limited. PRAY: That Les will soon be operated in London on both eyes that have been affected by a virus leaving him with foggy vision and temporarily unable to drive; for restored sight and Sharon's wellbeing and health as well. Needless to say, all ministries have come to a halt for now as we wait.
Esther Frey - February 2019
PRAISE: 39 came Jan. 3 for a final Christmas celebration. No neighbors, but two came after saying they had other engagements, but want to come to an activity I plan. Mission accomplished - the Hoovers and Bastiaansens emptied my apartment, cleaned it and painted it. I threw some things away, other things went to a Thrift shop, but still lots in my carport. They also did several jobs in the house. We met three different groups on cruises. The yearly meditation booklets I get were only a few weeks late. Yesterday I gave one to the post office official where I deposit the mail. She said, "I need this." She confessed being in a backsliden condition, even having been baptized. I asked her if she is happy. She said, "no" and shed some tears. We keep praying for people we meet. PRAY: That I will be able to get the carport in some order. Need to work on income tax this month. Have another eye injection Feb. 19. Strength and time to get backlog of office work done. Yolanda came back to help but today was taken to the hospital with undiagnosed sickness. God is our refuge and strength, a present help in time of trouble.
Raul & Jessenia - February 2019
Praise: Our trip to Canada went very well and we are back in Ecuador feeling very supported and excited to jump back into life here. The church has been doing very well- with many people coming out for prayer and Bible study Tuesdays and Thursdays. We have seen God's grace and blessing in new church members who donated an air conditioner and gave the meeting room a makeover. PRAY: For the church elders to keep leading strong, for our youth as they prepare to go to camp, for Raul as he organizes himself as camp director for two weeks, for wisdom and spiritual maturity as we face different situations here.
Jenn Brubacher - February 2019
PRAISE: For the opportunity to share about Youth For Christ at Whites Road Pentecostal Church; for many challenging, life-giving conversations with students. Our volleyball season at the high school is coming to an end but God has been moving and answering our prayers for this team as we have focused on relationships. I had the opportunity to meet with one of our athletes to share the hope and truth that Jesus is near (same conversation with youth at the drop-in centre). As God places opportunities before our staff team, students are trusting us more and sharing more about their lives. PRAY: For wisdom and guidance for myself and our staff team as students share their experiences - It is overwhelming hearing about the addiction, miscarriages, loneliness and depression and how much hurt, pain and loss these kids have experienced. Pray that God would keep moving, keep healing and keep restoring as we live out and point these youth to the hope of the Gospel.