Well, it's not Saturday night, but I just wanted to send out a quick little update.
For those of you we haven't gotten the chance to tell yet, unfortunately, the tourist visa we had applied for for Rene was denied, so Ginny is making this trip solo.
I (Ginny) arrived safely in Orlando a week and a half ago and have been enjoying the training so far--lots of info--although it is sad to be away from Rene for so long. I also want to share a praise for my hostess, Kathy, Missionary Ventures' bookkeeper here in the Orlando office. She is so hospitable and kind, and I have totally enjoyed my stay with her! Thank God for that provision!
We also just have a couple of immediate (events that happen today) prayer requests:
--At about 5:30 EST today Rene (via conference call) and I will go before the Board of Directors for official approval, and possibly any counsel they decide to offer as well. Please pray for Rene and me, for unity in spirit, despite the physical distance, peace (no anxiety, but resting in the Lord,) and clear minds to be able to communicate clearly our vision and plan for ministry in Guatemala, as well as to answer with discernment, integrity, diplomacy, and sharpness of mind any questions they might send our way. Pray for the Board, for wisdom, discernment, words from the Lord, and godly leadership towards us in any decision making that has to be made regarding us and our future with Missionary Ventures.
--On a slightly lighter note, tonight it "20-foot Banana Split" night for the Uth group! Please pray for a sweet time of fellowship, especially for new kids to feel included, and for Rene and Micah (our co-leader) as they teach the kids (Micah will be leading the message tonight), as well as for the Uth band, who will be leading the group in worship. Thank God with us for the youth standing up to serve the Lord and their peers with the gifts He has entrusted to them!
Thank you all for standing and partnering with us! We couldn't do it without you!
Many blessings,
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Uth Praises & Visa Prayers
Hi everyone,
Hoping a praying that you are doing well. This is just a quick note to share with you a few praises and a big prayer request.
First, we want to praise God for things going on with the Uth ministry at Union church. First we had a good turn out of students at our first fall meeting. It was a good chance to welcome back a ton of our students and to welcome a few new students to our group. We had a good time worshiping, and playing some crazy games! We have excitement and anticipation for what God is going to do this year with this group!
We also were able to take a good number of our students to the beach to close out the summer. We were able to enjoy a good time of fellowship - but more importantly it was a great blessing to look back and see how God had taken care of us driving in the roads of Guatemala considering how bad safety has been lately. Thank God for his protection! Please pray that we can continue to find favor in the eyes of the youth entrusted to us, and for wisdom, so that we can continue to challenge them to live out lives that please God, in an accepting fun environment. .
The next big thing we have going on right now is working on getting a visa for Rene. This week we'll be going to an interview with the US Embassy to hopefully be approved for a tourist visa, so we can travel to the States for about a month during Sept-Oct. During this time we'll be attending a mandatory training and orientation with Missionary Ventures in Florida, as well as taking advantage of our time in the States to visit with friends and family in Texas and California. Being approved for this visa is vital to our ministry and ability to make this trip, so please join us in prayer for favor with the embassy and for all travel plans to come out smoothly.
Thanks again for standing with us! May God bless you all!
In Him, by Him, and for Him,
Hoping a praying that you are doing well. This is just a quick note to share with you a few praises and a big prayer request.
First, we want to praise God for things going on with the Uth ministry at Union church. First we had a good turn out of students at our first fall meeting. It was a good chance to welcome back a ton of our students and to welcome a few new students to our group. We had a good time worshiping, and playing some crazy games! We have excitement and anticipation for what God is going to do this year with this group!
We also were able to take a good number of our students to the beach to close out the summer. We were able to enjoy a good time of fellowship - but more importantly it was a great blessing to look back and see how God had taken care of us driving in the roads of Guatemala considering how bad safety has been lately. Thank God for his protection! Please pray that we can continue to find favor in the eyes of the youth entrusted to us, and for wisdom, so that we can continue to challenge them to live out lives that please God, in an accepting fun environment. .
The next big thing we have going on right now is working on getting a visa for Rene. This week we'll be going to an interview with the US Embassy to hopefully be approved for a tourist visa, so we can travel to the States for about a month during Sept-Oct. During this time we'll be attending a mandatory training and orientation with Missionary Ventures in Florida, as well as taking advantage of our time in the States to visit with friends and family in Texas and California. Being approved for this visa is vital to our ministry and ability to make this trip, so please join us in prayer for favor with the embassy and for all travel plans to come out smoothly.
Thanks again for standing with us! May God bless you all!
In Him, by Him, and for Him,
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