FREY, ESTHER (Puerto Rico; Emmaus Correspondence) PRAISE: A wonderful time in the Dominican Republic, with 60 attending the Emmaus conference and 300 attending the general conference. Almost all countries in South America were represented, Costa Rica, Mexico and Spain. Great facilities at Word of Life camp. Well taken care of. I used a transportation company to go to my eye injection appointment, and I discovered that my chauffeur was a former Emmaus student in the 70 or 80s. Incredible!l Will try to find his record. PRAY: Lord willing I fly to Canada Sept. 13, will stay with Arthur and Dorcas for a week, then head up to Elmira. Looking forward to this change. Will leave Oct. 18 for South Carolina to visit a friend and return to PR Oct. 25. Brian will be very busy, as a teacher and keeping up the Emmaus office. Assembly work in general is very weak, and needs lots of prayer. The new camp committee is working hard but Satan knows that and is trying to discourage.
Phil & Andrea - September 2022
BAUMAN, PHIL & ANDREA (Canada, International roles with SIM) PRAISE: For vacation time this month with time off away from emails, screens and Zoom meetings. That we could go away to a cottage and enjoy the beauty of creation around us. That Liam has a new job in London ON that he starts on September 12. PRAY: For SIM’s International Board of Governors meetings that Phil is involved in this month. For safety and health as we travel to the US. Phil leaves on the 5th, Andrea on the 13th and we return on the 20th. For Andrea as she takes on some extra responsibilities during her boss’ sabbatical. For wisdom for Phil as he shares with the Board the need for an integrated systems and data integration team. For Kieran as he begins part time MDiv studies.
Trevor & Hannah - August 2022
MARTIN, TREVOR & HANNAH (Waterloo, ON; Power to Change) PRAISE: That our baby Avery has been fairly receptive to being cared for by others. That Hannah's teeth and pain have greatly improved for the most part after having a root canal and some recovery issues. PRAY: For our family and extended family as we grieve the loss of Trevor's grandma (Alma Frede). For a good national staff conference in BC in early August as well as a good time connecting with some supporters out there who we haven't seen for a while. Amelia's faith and spiritual growth and for us as parents as we care for her spiritually.
Russ & Meredith - August 2022
MARTIN, RUSS & MEREDITH (Singapore; Power to Change / Lausanne Movement) PRAISE: Enjoyable time in Canada connecting with family, friends and supporters. Russ recovered from a mild bout of COVID-19. Was able to spend time with Russ' 99-year-old grandmother before she passed. PRAY: For effective team meetings in Singapore Aug 8-11. For 200 champions to host our #HACK event in October. For continued spiritual openness from our friends N and I.
Charlotte Martin - August 2022
MARTIN, CHARLOTTE (Guelph, ON; Power to Change) PRAISE: I have a new roommate and having 1 roommate instead of 2 is making it possible for me to have a dedicated office space from which I can work from home. God is providing some extra people to help with our Guelph office move. I've had a nice vacation time with family. PRAY: We still have a lot of downsizing to do before the P2C office moves August 31st. Pray for ministry travel to Saskatoon (visiting friends and ministry supporters) and BC (P2C staff conference) July 30-August 12. Pray for my team as we plan toward mission trip locations and leaders for 2023. Pray for my team as we have a few team members leaving and a few new team members joining in August.