MARTIN, RUSS & MEREDITH (Singapore; Power to Change / Lausanne Movement) PRAISE: Kevin joined our team to focus on data strategy. Meredith championed our brand refresh and it is being well received. Great connections and gospel application in the community group we are facilitating. PRAY: For safe travels back to Canada for a visit, arriving in late June. That Russ would navigate some challenging strategic challenges in developing a digital platform plan. Continued restoration of health for Meredith and Gwenyth, skin issues/infections.
Gord & Heather Martin - June 2023
MARTIN, GORD & HEATHER (Waterloo, ON; Vision Ministries) PRAISE/PRAY: Pray for my friend Indy who is planning to exit from India within the next few weeks. He believes it's very dangerous because of his political connections in Burma/Myanmar. Pray for his safe return to Winnipeg in June. I am almost ready to send out a fundraising letter to help refugees from Eritrea. Please pray that this whole project will be a picture of integrity and mercy.
Charlotte Martin - June 2023
MARTIN, CHARLOTTE (Guelph, ON; Power to Change) PRAISE: Our four mission trips are going well. There have been no major crises, and all the trips will be wrapping up in June. I am visiting our Praxis Ottawa mission trip May 30-June 4 and getting a taste of what is happening on the trip. My team almost completed our overall plan for next year, and I'm excited for the ideas we plan to pursue. PRAY: Pray for participants as they head home from mission trips. Pray that God would guard the spiritual growth that happened in their lives on the trip. Also pray that God would continue to grow the seeds that were planted through the spiritual conversations our teams were able to have with local friends. Pray that I would know what projects and tasks to tackle this summer in preparation for next year.
J&R K - South Asia - June 2023
J&R (South Asia; Frontiers) PRAISE/PRAY: Pray for stamina to finish the school year well here. Pray too for the leaving students as they head off to university & college; may the years of sowing seeds reap a harvest & may the Holy Spirit protect them from the enemy. Pray too for wisdom as we look at our roles for next year - May we entrust ourselves to the Lord and hear His voice clearly. Praise for an upcoming opportunity for Rebecca to see some family in UK in July.
Ray & Carol Jones - June 2023
JONES, RAY & CAROL (Guelph, ON; Itinerant Preaching/Teaching Ministry) PRAISE: Carol and I continue to serve the Lord and are thankful for the many opportunities He gives to do that. Guelph Bible Conference Centre seems to have finally passed the effects of Covid, as evidenced by the numbers of folk keen to enjoy good fellowship, food (spiritual and physical) and fun. I (Ray) enjoyed seeing old friends at Wallenstein on a rare Sunday off last week. Now it's back to speaking most Sundays for a while. I'm thankful for the many opportunities to counsel so many folk who are struggling for various reasons, but.... PRAY: There seem to be an increasing number of people who are struggling for various reasons. I will be teaching the young staff again this summer at Guelph Bible CC. This is a great opportunity and I really appreciate your prayer in this. Unfortunately, it means that I can't join the prayer meeting with Paul H. and the others on Wednesday evenings, but I know they will be faithfully praying. Carol's health is a concern; she is 'struggling' with various difficulties and has recently added osteoporosis. Paramount in ministry is that the Holy Spirit would be allowed to lead and that He would use the Word of God to glorify our Lord Jesus Christ. I really appreciate your prayers for me in this.