FREY, ESTHER (Puerto Rico; Emmaus Correspondence) PRAISE: Saturday, February 26, 30 people went door to door evangelizing in our chapel area for a few hours. Sunday a young man came to the service. They also offered Emmaus promotion. We will begin a 5 week series for children March 11. Also our seniors will be meeting March 18. My eye condition is stable but I need to continue injections every 3 months. Brian has eased the burden of the office work for me, allowing me to get some needed paperwork out of the way. PRAY: Our activities this month. The evangelistic group that helped at our chapel will do the same in the city of Caguas March 12. Word of Life missionary Ramon Ibanez is having a team of Americans coming for two weeks to do various projects. Pray that the chapel repairs will get started.
Jenn Brubacher - March 2022
BRUBACHER, JENN (Listowel, YFC) PRAISE: This month we increased our capacity at drop-in from offering one night a week to two. I’m really thankful to be back in high school coaching volleyball! Our season will wrap up before March break. I have an exciting training opportunity; please pray for wisdom as I undergo the application process. PRAY: For deep healing in the lives of our students who attend drop-in, especially as they navigate friendships with one another. For God to open more doors for me to continue to serve at the high school in the spring.
Phil & Andrea - March 2022
BAUMAN, PHIL & ANDREA (Canada, International roles with SIM) PRAISE: For great opportunities to listen to and work with colleagues in Germany, Switzerland, France and Kenya. For safe travel, despite weather disruptions that meant Andrea could not come to Kenya. That Phil and the opportunity to be present in-person with our global Board of Governors meetings. PRAY: For the many Christians in Russia and Ukraine (including partner ministries) deeply impacted by the current conflict. For wisdom to follow up on the various aspects of the many conversations during the course of this trip. For our Kenya team as they navigate the transition process to a new Director following the death of their previous Director. For Cara searching for a co-op job. For Liam looking for a job after graduation.
Charlotte Martin - February 2022
MARTIN, CHARLOTTE (Guelph, ON; Power to Change) PRAISE: We have 41 students so far who have submitted applications for 2022 mission trips. The borders for one of our international trip locations are opening. PRAY: That national trips planned for Edmonton, Montreal, and Guelph would be full with 10+ students each. That the borders would open and stay open for our international trips (Desert Rain, Vietnam, and Japan). Staying flexible and adaptable in planning for 2022 trips. That my current roommate and I would find the right 3rd roommate for our house.
Trevor & Hannah - February 2022
MARTIN, TREVOR & HANNAH (Waterloo, ON; Power to Change) PRAISE: For the safe and healthy arrival of our baby Avery on December 16 at 3:35AM. That everything worked out for baby and mommy with a short labour and impromptu home birth. PRAY: For our family as we continue to adjust to life as a family of 4. Also pray that things will go well as Trevor plans to finish his parental leave and transition back to work at the end of February.