MARTIN, ROBERT & SUSAN (Kingston, ON; Kingston Prison Ministry; MSC) PRAISE/PRAY: Thankful for the Christian chaplain that started at Bath Institute on the 18th. Wonderful to be able to share support and likemindedness with him. E was released to a halfway house on the 19th; pray for a healthy relationship with his mother and that he would be able to connect with a supportive caring church. C and I have parole hearings in October. I will be attending with C to provide moral support. Pray for comfort, wisdom and strength as Susan carries out tasks of emptying her mom’s apartment as well as other “tidying up” responsibilities.
Charlotte Martin - October 2023
MARTIN, CHARLOTTE (Guelph, ON; Power to Change) PRAISE: For a chance to get away with my sister for a few days and celebrate a milestone birthday I have coming up at the end of the year. Lots of details are coming together for 2024 mission trips - Websites are updated, applications are open, and we have 8 almost 9 of the 12 trip directors needed. PRAY: This weekend (September 28-October 1) we start mission trip promotions at our fall retreats. Pray that many students would see the value of going on a mission trip and start applying. We are hoping for 40 students to go in 2024. Pray as I prepare to lead in person meetings for my team October 17-20.
J&R K - South Asia - October 2023
J&R (South Asia; Frontiers) PRAISE: Praise the Lord for a good turnout at our weekly alternative service Sundays for students exploring Christianity or faith in general. J heads up these services weekly. PRAY: For hearts and eyes to be opened. Pray this month as we’ve been affected by the recent political tensions between our country of service & Canada. We’ve been restricted to the campus for our safety by government authorities. Pray that we’d be able to continue to work and serve and that the movement ban would be lifted soon.We’re thankful for a supportive praying community here during this time.
Les & Sharon Frey - October 2023
FREY, LES & SHARON (Elmira, ON; Local Church) PRAISE: Thanks for prayer for Les’ eye surgery on September 25. All went well and he is recovering and expecting to improve vision as his eye adjusts and heals. Praise for health and God’s help in ministry during the summer and for the opportunity to be at a seniors retreat in Guelph during September. PRAY: Pray for complete healing and recovery of Les’ eye and for wisdom in how and when to resume the activities planned for October. These include Bible studies, small group, marriage mentoring, Spanish ministry as well as two other preaching opportunities this month. All is in the Lord’s hands and timing.
Esther Frey - October 2023
FREY, ESTHER (Puerto Rico; Emmaus Correspondence) PRAISE: My knee therapies have been very helpful. I finish tomorrow, September 29. We just found out that some of our students in one of the prisons were baptized in June. PTL. PRAY: We found out that the correspondence slowed down because of COVID and Flu in the prisons. Brian also had the flu and his school closed down for a week. We are planning a family outing on October 21. They are doing body work on my car after a small accident. Please pray that I will be very careful with the rental car. They said it will take two weeks.