Spring Prayer & Praise–Bound for Barcelona
Again it has been awhile since I posted something to my blog. What's up with that? It has been even longer since I asked for prayer in this space. I'm long overdue. My upcoming trip to Europe and other parts is prompting me to write–finally.
I appreciate the comments of encouragement and support received on this blog, in personal emails and greetings as I have visited churches the last few months. Let me give some updates on our ministry, answers to prayer and then invite you all to continue to pray for some very important, upcoming events, some planning and strategic decisions.
1. Wahab's visa application to study in England was refused last week but it turns out the option to study the same degree has opened up in Sweden. Way to go Sweden! We have observed that Sweden has been the most generous of late in immigration laws. Pray for Wahab as plans begin to come together for his studies and for God's hand to continue to be upon his life. I will get to see Austin, Wahab's father next week in Barcelona which will be very sweet.
2. Pray for an upcoming trip back to Barcelona and parts beyond. I begin a 3 week trip this Friday that will take me to Europe for our European team staff retreat in France and a visit to a Middle Eastern country for some training and mentoring in our contextual ministry model. I will begin this trip with a few days in Barcelona to reconnect with friends and ministry partners there.
3. Pray for an upcoming, important discussion with the World Mission Committee regarding some strategic moves with the Mosaics Project and my personal role with the ministry. We are re-evaluating some opportunities and want to discern the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Interest and response to our project is growing and we need to be more proactive in mobilizing and training our churches and young people. Stayed tuned and keep praying for God to guide conversations and strategic decisions.
4. Pray for our Euroretreat next week and for my main ministry partner, Ken, as he transitions back to France. In the next month, he will need to find a place to live and begin to re-engage ministry and relationships that he left last summer. Pray also for wisdom in directing our project and connecting the dots of workers to opportunities and developing our team strategies.
5. Lastly, pray for my family this month. We all need to know God's presence and guidance, especially during times of transition, which seems to be a theme in our lives for now. Pray for mental and physical health, for purpose and direction, for fruitfulness in the Kingdom that reflects well upon God. Pray also for joy in the journey.
Thanks for your partnership in the Gospel among focus people. This is their time.
