ESPINOZA, RAUL & JESSENIA (Guayaquil, Ecuador; MSC) PRAISE: That our family continues to be safe and happy. That we had a good outing with the youth this past Saturday to a park on the outskirts of the city. We enjoyed a time of games, food and being surrounded by nature- such a treat when one lives in a city of cement. Recently the school celebrated “Bible Month” and there was an open-house where the students presented what they had learned about the Bible. We were encouraged by the number of parents who showed up. PRAY: For continued safety for the school, church and us personally as a family as the situation in the city continues to be somewhat worrisome. For the youth who went on the outing and who heard the gospel- that the ones who are saved would be encouraged to share it with others and that those who are still searching would have had some of their questions cleared up.
Jenn Brubacher - October 2023
BRUBACHER, JENN (Listowel, YFC) PRAISE: It’s been a gift to reconnect with staff and students this new school year, and I’m incredibly grateful for the chance I have to volunteer at the local high school. Along with coaching and assisting in a classroom, there are more opportunities to serve, allowing me to be present in the school four days a week. I’m thankful for the opportunity to attend the Youth For Christ International conference in the Netherlands from October 19-25. Please pray for safe travels. PRAY: For students walking with Jesus to join our leadership development program. (It’s been challenging to recreate this program during and since the pandemic.) We need more volunteers for our Thursday drop-in program. May this year be a year of transformation, hope and new life. As we continue to serve students from all walks of life, may they be filled with deep curiosity and a desire for new life!
Esther Frey - September 2023
FREY, ESTHER (Puerto Rico; Emmaus Correspondence) PRAISE: Had 24 at our Seniors activity, almost doubled. I was able to receive both injections for my right knee and will continue with therapy to strengthen it. Permission has finally been granted to the chapel to repair the bathrooms. PRAY: Changes in some prisons have slowed down our process of work. At the end of the month we want to celebrate the 43rd anniversary of our chapel. Pray for the major repairs to the bathrooms upstairs at the chapel. My continued eye injections for macular degeneration.
Trevor & Hannah Martin - September 2023
MARTIN, TREVOR & HANNAH (Waterloo, ON; Power to Change) PRAISE: For God providing 8 staff/interns on our Waterloo Staff team this school year, including Hannah. For the Lord providing a daycare spot for our daughter Avery (2 days per week). For a spiritually refreshing and safe time as Trevor traveled to BC for our staff conference in August. PRAY: For God to help many new students to get connected to Christ-Centered Christian community as the school year starts. For our regional retreats (called Summit) at the end of September. That hundreds of students would come and be spurred on in their faith. For our daughter Amelia starting grade 2 and our daughter Avery starting daycare.
Russ & Meredith Martin - September 2023
MARTIN, RUSS & MEREDITH (Singapore; Power to Change / Lausanne Movement) PRAISE: For a safe return flight to Singapore. For a motivating and visionary time at the P2C staff conference in BC
- 40 leaders joined our recent Indigitous meetup in Lusaka, Zambia. PRAY: For God's provision of term 2 school fees for our children. Meredith as she seeks to develop a Seoul congress brand prototype by September 22. For Russ as he seeks to finalize a partnership for a key part of Lausanne's digital platform strategy.