June 2010 Praise and Prayer

We have much to praise God for.  We are also in need of prayer as we move forward as missionaries with New Tribes Mission (NTM).  After graduating from the NTM Missionary Training Center, we became members of New Tribes Mission effective June 1, 2010.  We are now in our first phase of ministry with NTM, full-time fundraising.  As missionaries, we do not receive a salary.  Therefore we need to raise our finances before we can begin the training ministry God has called us to.  We are trusting God to meet our financial needs through others who He has already prepared to join our team.    Please pray with us.

 “A man can receive nothing, unless it has been given him from heaven.” – John the Baptist

First we want to praise God since He is our provider.

• For sustaining us spiritually, physically, and financially during our training.
• For sustaining us spiritually, physically, and financially during the early stages of fundraising.
• For the training ministry at New Tribes Bible Institute that awaits us.  We thank God for this privilege to train many who will go to the uttermost parts of the world to proclaim Christ!
• For the opportunities God has already given us with individuals to share the big picture of what we will be doing as missionaries.
• For everyone God has provided as prayer partners.  We really appreciate everyone who prays with and for us – you are a gift from God!  Because of the hard economic times, we recognize that many are not in a position to help financially.  Prayer is what is essential to any ministry, and you are a vital part of the our team.  We are thankful that you are praying for us.  Also know that we are praying for you.
• For everyone God has brought into our lives that have started their financial partnership with us in proclaiming Christ where He is yet unknown.  We recognize that your financial support comes at a cost.  We also thank God for you – you are a gift from God!
• For new and/or deepening friendships we have seen God develop with others who share our passion of seeing the Gospel taken to the unreached in the world.
• For our financial support which now stands at 11% of our recommended level!

Next, please pray with us as we trust God for the following.

• That God would continue to sustain us during this important stage of ministry.  The days are often long and tiring.
• That we would be patient as we wait on God to open doors and provide the finances we need to carry out the ministry He has called us to.
• That we would remain thankful, humble and dependent on God.
• That every letter we send and every phone call we make would be done for the sake of the Gospel (1 Cor. 9:23).
• For those God has yet to bring into our lives as prayer and financial partners.
• For our financial support which is currently at 11%.  Our support level needs to be met so we can begin training other missionaries to go and proclaim Christ.