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I (Leah) am smiling because it really has been warm here recently – imagine…a warm day in Canada in November!
After weeks of admiring lovely red and brown leaves came days of raking them off the grass – just in time for the first snowfall (last month!) While Peter was performing this necessary duty, along with bringing in piles of firewood, fixing our wood-burning stove, and then shingling the leaky roof (thanks to help from students at the missionary training camp), I was preparing for six speaking opportunities and was happy not to have rain dripping in on me. In the midst of this all, Peter was also preparing for speaking engagements!
One special ladies’ event I spoke at several times was held way up north in Blind River, Ontario – we were blessed by truly gorgeous scenery as well as great fellowship with God’s people.
It’s good to be back home again after our travels. We are again reminded of how refreshing this place is to us and will continue to be to folks who stop by to revive their hearts and renew their minds.
We see Still Waters as a sacred trust from God through each of you, and always desire to be good stewards in our service for Him every day.
PRAISE NOTE! Two wonderful answers to prayer: God has provided a new washer and dryer for the loft, as well as a 1999 Dodge truck for hauling firewood and working around the place – we are grateful to Him for these blessings!
Another special encouragement came in the form of a visit from friends and supporters all the way from California – it was a real ‘lift’ for us. We are looking forward to more visitors this month.
Early in spring of 2009, we are planning a trip by road to visit churches and supporters between here and California, so we can share the work of Still Waters in groups big or small! Please keep praying with us for additional partners for this work – our hearts overflow with gratitude as we see God continue to provide for His ministry through you, His people.
Peter has upcoming surgery on his left shoulder for which we don’t have a firm date yet – this will obviously impact when our travels begin in the New Year. I think that being on the road is a good place for him to heal, away from all the irresistible work here at Still Waters!
We are deeply thankful for your generous giving, and your prayers for our ministry.
Peter and Leah Humphreys
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Throughout the global missions community, there has been a long history of missionaries leaving their field of service because they are overwhelmed by unmet spiritual and emotional needs.
Still Waters exists primarily to provide restorative care to New Tribes Mission leaders, including mentoring them in Biblical shepherding principles.
The specific intention is to see these leaders return to the field refreshed and better equipped to minister to the missionaries they serve.
As the number of effective shepherds increases,
we believe there will be a corresponding reduction
in the number of missionaries who must return
home to get the help they need. "…so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the same comfort we ourselves have received from God." 2 Corinthians 1:4
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