Loewen update - Jan 2010

Good evening folks,
It has been so good to connect and re-connect with some of you since our return to Abbotsford. Thank you for your friendship, encouragement and ongoing support. Thank you for praying on our behalf as we were waiting and discerning what work God would have us do in the coming months. We saw God orchestrate timely meetings with individuals and the MBMSI Leadership team last week, and yes... we've been asked to keep both projects, the Camp in Brazil, and church planting in Berlin as 'active icons on our screen' .

Earlier today we talked with Marilou Nightengale in Sao Paulo, and Gary has booked his ticket for Feb 2nd. He will spend 2 weeks in Brazil. MBMSI Lead team has asked him to meet with key leaders and gather necessary information and documents that will inform the decisions and direction of upcoming building and further development of the Camp. As we pray for the current and future ministry of the camp in Brazil, we are asking God to facilitate the many details and expedite this preliminary important step. Should the necessary documents, designs and funding be in place, and the request for us to help with the physical construction of some of the buildings remain current, we are open to go to the Camp for a possible six month term.

MBMSI and the German national conference have also asked that we return to Berlin in 2011, to facilitate an international church plant and work with Germany's Church Planting Resource team. We hope very much to be able to attend the inauguration of the new church building in May, at which time we anticipate further dialogue and discernment with the respective leaders, about what this might look like. This assignment will require a longer than 1- 2 year commitment of us.

So, as we now continue with MBMSI for another assignment, we invite you to consider continued partnership with us in prayer and with financial support. MBMSI has told us that we keep the same account with for donations, #7839. Their offices are located at 302-32025 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 2K7. 1 - 888- 866- 6267; mbmsi@mbmsi.org

We are excited about the coming year and look forward to new experiences, fully aware that we are totally dependent on God's guidance and provision. May we be found faithful... and yes, may His Kingdom come!

Wishing all a great week!
Gary and Ellie Loewen
604-807-3106