Missionary Letters

Charlotte Martin - September 2024

MARTIN, CHARLOTTE  (Elmira, ON; Power to Change)  PRAISE: Our last 2024 mission trip happened in August. There were no major incidents on any of our trips (just minor things). We had a great time this week reviewing the 2024 trips - talking about successes, challenges, and changes we'd like to change for next year. We are adding a new person to the global missions team this week who is going to support me and our team with logistics and admin help.  PRAY: Pray for students as they start a new school year. Pray that many students, Christian and non-Christian, would get connected to Christian community this fall. Pray for my team as we confirm the locations and leaders for our 2025 mission trips. We have confirmed 5 of the 16 leaders we need. Pray for me as I attend the Lausanne Movement’s Seoul 2024 Congress in South Korea September 20-28. Pray for flight details to work out as Air Canada might go on strike days before I fly. Pray for meaningful connections at the congress and that I would have an open heart to what God desires to do in my life through this experience.

Raul & Jessenia Espinoza - September 2024

ESPINOZA, RAUL & JESSENIA (Guayaquil, Ecuador; MSC) Praise: For continued health and safety. For good fellowship times with our youth leaders as we plan youth events. That the Chronological Bible study we are following with the youth is going well and the youth seem to be paying attention. That the school had a meeting for parents that addressed how to speak with children on sensitive issues and parents expressed gratitude for the parenting tools. PRAY: For wisdom as we look for a new Christian Education teacher for our elementary grades at the school. For the Salvadorian ladies who have been serving with us as missionaries as they wrap up their time here in Ecuador and prepare to go home. We will miss their presence and advice here, but are grateful that they feel they fulfilled their purpose in coming. Next week there will be a focus on sexual purity at the school with the older students and we along with other couples at the church, have been asked to help out. Pray that we all would have wisdom to inspire these youth to make decisions that go against modern culture. Pray for our family as we organize ourselves during this coming month for a visit to Canada.

Trevor & Hannah Martin - September 2024

MARTIN, TREVOR & HANNAH (Waterloo, ON; Power to Change) PRAISE: For a student coming to Christ after reading the Bible twice in a very muslim country where we don't see a lot of fruit. For a good Staff Team retreat for Hannah and the Waterloo team as they prepare for the school year ahead. PRAY:  The first 6 weeks of school are the most influential. Pray that the first years coming in would find their hope, joy and security in Jesus instead of the many other things calling them. Pray that new student leaders would trust God and follow Him as they lead. Pray for us to prioritize well and have the Lord's guidance as to what to focus on.

Russ & Meredith Martin - September 2024

MARTIN, RUSS & MEREDITH  (Singapore; Power to Change / Lausanne Movement)  PRAISE: Our kids have settled back into a new routine with Wyatt integrating well into a new school. Effective setup meetings in August for Russ and Meredith at Korea. Continued meaningful interaction and spiritual growth in the community group we lead. PRAY: That our kids will survive (and thrive) as we are gone for two weeks September 16-30 in Korea. That the global church would "declare and display Christ together" at the Lausanne global congress is Korea September 22-28. 5000 leaders from 200 countries will attend. There are many details that require Russ and Meredith's attention ahead of the congress. Pray for effective communication and coordination with a team working around the globe and around the clock. Pray for Russ and he recruits a team to help with the Congress Virtual Experience (VX).