Happy Canada Day weekend friends!
It's mostly overcast and cool in Abbotsford these days, and as others from the condo punctually drive by on their way to and from work, (dare I say ‘it feels good to stay put’?) it’s great to have time to notice the blooming dogwoods, pink roses, lush green trees and manicured shrubs and lawn outside our window. Trust you got to enjoy a fun weekend despite the weather.
Admittedly, after spending 8 intense weeks of long-hour workdays at the Berlin Project, to be at home and have ‘nothing urgent’ on our schedules, has been a fairly drastic change with it’s own set of adjustments. It is fun to look back at the completion of the renovation project, to revisit the pictures and memories of the incredible community response to the Kick-Off and Dedication Weekend at the end of May, and now, since we are back in BC already, to see pictures of the baptisms on Father’s Day. See photos and write-up of both events on Kenton and Kidron’s blog: http://kentonandkidron.blogspot.com/
Yes, we’ve welcomed this time of rest, but know that we are looking forward to our next assignment with anticipation. Earlier, in March, MBMSI had asked that we plan to spend the summer months at the Brazil Camp project near Sao Paulo. Unfortunately, due to developments in Brazil, those plans have changed, and we will not be going to Brazil this summer.
So, currently, besides watching World Cup Soccer, catching up on reading, and socializing with friends, time with the kids and grandkids is definitely a highlight. We’re making fun family memories while seeking employment for July and August.
NEXT ASSIGNMENT: To become full-time missionaries with MBMSI, we will be participating in the Missionary Training and Equipping (MTE) sessions (Sept-Dec here in Abbotsford). The German MB Conference has invited us to return, (the specifics of the ministry assignment are still to be defined). At this time we believe God is asking and preparing us to serve Him in Germany and we seek further confirmation during the coming months of preparation and discernment with the larger MBMSI family.
MTE: There are a number of preliminary requirements to fill before September and the process of interviews, assessments, filling out forms and setting up appointments is well underway.
a) MBMSI asks that we begin in September with the support of a 40 member PRAYER TEAM already in place. We are asking that God connect us with those individuals HE would have commit to pray and intercede regularly for us and His work in Germany. In turn, we commit to intentional, punctual contact with you about needs, concerns, and answers to prayer during the coming year. See the attached MBMSI PRAYER PLEDGE form.
b) MBMSI requires full-time missionaries to raise their FINANCIAL SUPPORT from friends and family. As we continue to trust the GOD who has called us, we also trust that HE will connect us with those individuals who would commit to support HIS work financially. See the attached MBMSI FINANCIAL SUPPORT form.
Please accept our heartfelt THANK YOU for the encouragement, prayers and financial support during our time of ministry in Berlin.
As already mentioned, we are treating MTE as a new chapter in our missionary career, and so, to keep a current, updated CONTACT LIST, we ask that you send us a short note indicating ‘please keep us on your list’ or ‘please remove us from your mailing list’.
Blessings!
