BRUBACHER, JENN (Listowel, YFC) PRAISE: Our annual golf tournament was a great success. Our week-long summer drop-in camp, Camp Wannagetaway, was fantastic. We made bubble tea, paint pours canvas, did archery, played frisbee golf, served in our community and intentionally engaged in conversations about the good news of the Gospel with 11 junior high students. May God grow the seeds that were planted this week. K and S’s father is healing at home and there’s been great progress made! PRAY: Please pray for the B family as they navigate a separation, job loss and financial need. For students as they enter summer vacation. For some, home isn’t a safe place and the lack of structure in their day can be difficult to cope with. Pray for our high school camping trip to Cyprus Lake happening July 28-29th. We long for these students to experience God’s peace, presence and healing.
Phil & Andrea - August 2022
BAUMAN, PHIL & ANDREA (Canada, International roles with SIM) PRAISE: For opportunity for 2 weeks off in Aug. It has been a very busy few months. That we can be away for 1 week of that and that the kids plan to join us for part of that. For finishing some significant items in preparation for Board meetings. PRAY: For time of refreshment and renewal on vacation. Phil would appreciate prayer for several key items he is preparing for the September Board meetings. Andrea continues to value prayer as she balances her two roles. For a new family and a new single arriving in the Middle East in August - pray for them to settle well, especially for kids' adjustment in school. That a visa solution could be found for someone from Asia that wants to come learn language in the Middle East. Pray for Liam to get a job related to his degree.
Jenn Brubacher - July 2022
BRUBACHER, JENN (Listowel, YFC) PRAISE: I’m thankful for the many opportunities I’ve had to connect with students and wrap up programs as the summer season begins. I've officially begun the Emerging Leaders program at Arrow Leadership. Along with my work at YFC, I’m looking forward to completing this program over the next 18 months. Almost 100 riders attended Tour For Teens, our annual cycling fundraiser, and it was a great success! I’m thankful for the opportunity to attend YFC’s National Ministry conference. It was a true honour and gift connecting with staff from across our country, to learn together and worship! PRAY: Please join me in praying for students as they enter summer vacation. For some, home isn’t a safe place and the lack of structure in their day can be difficult to cope with. Pray for deep healing in relationships with family members, for families in our community who have lost jobs and are struggling in finances. And pray for K and S as their father recovers from a serious accident. In the good and difficult things of this season, may Christ’s hope prevail above all else.
Esther Frey - July 2022
FREY, ESTHER (Puerto Rico; Emmaus Correspondence) PRAISE: We were able to reach 11 children during our DVBS. We thank the Lord for every opportunity to tell others about Jesus. The chapel roof has been fixed. PTL. PRAY: Two camps have had to be canceled for lack of campers. The teens will be allowed to go to young people's July 17 to 22. Then Word of Life is doing a young people's camp July 24 to 29. We will have a 50th anniversary celebration at camp July 30th. The dear sister Evelyn who spent over a month in the hospital is now with the Lord. This is our pastor's mother-in-law. Her husband, Wilfredo, is having difficulty with his memory. Needs our prayers. The seniors will meet July 15, Lord willing.
Les & Sharon - July 2022
FREY, LES & SHARON (Elmira, ON; Local Church) PRAISE/PRAY: Our family of 20 has been having wonderful times as a first in over 12 years, one Spanish cousin who did not know other cousins and is so enjoying being together. Les spoke at our 18 year old granddaughter's baptism and speaks at our grandson’s wedding Saturday as well as two more Sunday messages. Thanks for praying for us. God has been moving! We feel the spiritual darkness but also the wonderful fellowship of beloved family of the faith as well as our own family. August 10 we fly back to Chicago to be with Elena and children till the 17 driving back to Ontario.