PRAISE: For friends that the Lord is bringing our way; that Gwenyth and Heath's skin is doing better; that we are feeling settled in Singapore. PRAY: For continued healing of Gwenyth and Heath and their skin sensitivities; for discernment in choosing the right local church and schools to be a part of; for effective meetings with leaders in Jakarta, Seoul and Beijing and Paris this month.
Robert & Susan - March 2019
PRAISE: February 25 we completed another 6 week session of Love & Respect with a group of 10 men. We have the opportunity to facilitate 2 more sessions in this institution before the summer break. Brandon has been granted work release where he will be working at a local orchard. Today is a cold day to be pruning trees. PRAY: J is counting the cost of being a follower of Jesus Christ - pray that the Holy Spirit would lead and empower him to be loyal to his Saviour. P is managing through his setbacks, but has a long road ahead him - pray that his faith would remain strong, make wise choices and that we will remain steadfast and persevere despite the discouragements of lockdowns, modified routines, weather cancelations and scheduling issues. The last four weeks have been challenging. Pray for the men who look forward to their Bible studies or other programs particularly this time of year.
Charlotte Martin - March 2019
PRAISE: We are almost done processing the summer mission trip applications. This was my first year overseeing this and it wasn't as complicated as I thought it would be. We've had some good team discussions this past month, God is unifying us as a global missions team and I really enjoy working with my team. PRAY: For all the students (just over 70) going on mission trips this summer - that God would provide the funds they need to go on these trips. Continue to pray for the new summer mission trips we are trying and the leaders who are leading these trips for the first time. Our team is overseeing a new area of responsibility and adding a new team member. Pray that the right person would be found for the new role and that he or she would be a good fit on our team.
Les & Sharon - March 2019
PRAISE: Thanks to all who have prayed for us through this month of uncertainty regarding Les' eyesight. February 27 the doctor gave Les the green light to resume driving after not being able to do so for the past six weeks. His first operation was a success. PRAY: That the operated eye will continue to do well. April 11 Les has an appointment to find out whether his other eye will be operated on. This will depend on how well his operated eye has reacted in these next six weeks. PRAY: For us as we resume ministry among seniors and Spanish speakers as well as continuing to be part of the pastoral care team.
Esther Frey - March 2019
PRAISE: Was able to shred 10 bags of paper for the house that was donated to camp; Canadian Teamworkers are at the camp and have done quite a few projects - Ron Bauman is with the team; that we continue to receive new addresses for former students; the last week of February we have been taking a 15 hour seminar (five days) on Healing the Wounded Heart - Trauma. Bible oriented. Sponsored by the Bible Society. Very helpful. PRAY: Brian Array arrives in Puerto Rico March 10, but will go to Colombia to a Latin American Emmaus conference March 12-19 to represent P.R. He will then take charge of the office during my 5 month stay in Canada. I still need to work on my taxes. Have several medical appointments during March including another eye injection March 26. Flight to Canada March 30.