MARTIN, TREVOR & HANNAH (Waterloo, ON; Power to Change) PRAISE: For some unifying and hope building Managers' meetings that Trevor attended at Teen Ranch in February. For a couple of students that we've heard of that have come to Christ at UBC recently! That our family recovered after each of us had the norovirus. PRAY: For wisdom and God's leading for our whole student ministry as we seek to better minister to the LGBTQ community. For wisdom and God's help in selecting next school year's leaders for Laurier (there are less candidates to choose from this year). For wisdom and God's guidance in making our summer plans (both ministry and family).
Russ & Meredith Martin - March 2023
MARTIN, RUSS & MEREDITH (Singapore; Power to Change / Lausanne Movement) PRAISE: Quick healing after Heath hospitalized for a foot infection. Russ had very successful meetings with his teams in South Africa and Korea. Gwenyth has been making some good friends at our apartment complex. PRAY: For effective development of programming of an online experience for Seoul 2024, the 4th congress on world evangelisation. For Meredith's health, some progress, but still a mystery, but fairly constant pain and eczema. For new friendships with peers at our apartment for Gwenyth and Wyatt.
Robert & Susan - March 2023
MARTIN, ROBERT & SUSAN (Kingston, ON; Kingston Prison Ministry; MSC) PRAISE: Alpha sessions are going well at CBI Minimum. The attendance is increasing and there is serious consideration of the gospel and other material presented. B, E, K, are reaping the benefits of the gospel as they see how God has rescued them through their being incarcerated. PRAY: Pray that men would not be divided over the types of crimes committed and all could attend the chapel services and study times. C is battling mental health issues and health care is indifferent to his situation.
Gord & Heather Martin - March 2023
MARTIN, GORD & HEATHER (Waterloo, ON; Vision Ministries) PRAISE/PRAY: God willing, I am going to Sudan and Ethiopia March 7-24 with Yonatan Hiruy to minister to refugees who have been displaced by the war there, and to explore possible future ministry to them. Please pray for guidance and effective ministry at every step of the way. There will be lots of spontaneity! Indy is still facing hurdles to his return to Canada. He has a new plan. Pray ok? The Ottawa Persian church is planning their first baptism on March 11th. Praise God!!
Charlotte Martin - March 2023
MARTIN, CHARLOTTE (Guelph, ON; Power to Change) PRAISE: I have found a new housemate who will move in at the end of March. February 22-24 we were able to have in person meetings with all of the P2C-Students supervisors. It was good to be together, reflect on the past and talk about the future. Our UBC group postponed an event on campus due to some pushback from the LGBTQ community. This resulted in some great engagement with the LGBTQ group and it seems that one of the members has made a decision to follow Jesus. PRAY: That our team would plan quality mission trips despite having lower numbers than desired. We were praying for 50 students, but it looks like we will send around 35ish students. For wisdom to know which mission trips I should visit this summer. I have two different sets of meetings in BC in March. Pray for safe travels and good connections with colleagues.