J&R (South Asia; Frontiers) PRAISE: Praise the Lord for many good discipleship opportunities with Students. This month we will have a few days rest as students leave campus for mid-term break. Pray for a busy few weeks ahead as the term comes to a close. Lift up J as he shares at various Christian Activities and directs the Class 9 play during drama week. May the Lord continue to encourage & give stamina in a full environment. May we be disciplined in our physical & spiritual disciplines.
Les & Sharon - October 2022
FREY, LES & SHARON (Elmira, ON; Local Church) PRAISE: We are thankful for good health and good contacts and many ministry opportunities. PRAY: For the four Bible studies Les has, three of them with seniors groups in Elmira, St Jacobs and WBC and one in Spanish with five Mexicans in Listowel. Les speaks three times in October. We are active in marriage mentoring and pastoral care team contacts. Pray for wisdom.
Esther Frey - October 2022
FREY, ESTHER (Puerto Rico; Emmaus Correspondence) PRAISE: Safe travels and the joy of seeing so many people since arriving in Ontario. Had a wonderful week with my sister Dorcas and family in St. Catharine and now with my family in the Elmira area. Giving me a wonderful home to stay in during my visit. The Lord's protection during the hurricane in Puerto Rico.
PRAY: Brian is doing the Emmaus work this month. The Lord called home one of his dear children from our congregation, a bed-ridden sister. Her husband needs the Lord. My visit to friends in South Carolina Oct.18-25. My return to PR Oct. 25.
Phil & Andrea - October 2022
BAUMAN, PHIL & ANDREA (Canada, International roles with SIM) PRAISE: For very productive, encouraging and unifying meetings for SIM's Executive Team (Phil is part of this team). For the guidance and oversight of SIM's International Board of Governors who met last week. That the Board approved and supported the Ministry Focus and Integrated Systems Implementation Plan that Phil was part of preparing. That Andrea could come to Charlotte USA and join Phil for the second week so that she could also connect with colleagues. That Cara has started her semester well, that Liam has started his new job and Kieran has also started the first course of his Masters of Divinity. PRAY: For the opportunity to refresh after an intense few weeks and for a productive few weeks at home at the start of the month. For wisdom for Phil and his colleague Dave as they lead the Ministry Focus and Integrated Systems Implementation Plan approved by the board. For safe travels and good connections as we travel. For Andrea as she takes over a large part of Helen's role while she is on sabbatical. Helen is SIM's International Personnel Director.
Trevor & Hannah - September 2022
MARTIN, TREVOR & HANNAH (Waterloo, ON; Power to Change) PRAISE: That our IT department fixed an issue that I (Trevor) had where my camera kept turning off during video calls! For safe travels on our trip to BC visiting with supporters and attending our national Staff Conference and that baby Avery was content with Hannah's parents while we were away. PRAY: For students starting or returning to campus this fall. For Christian communities to be welcoming to students who are interested in joining and getting involved. For our ministry to grow in helping more and more students to live on mission as ambassadors for Christ.