MARTIN, ROBERT & SUSAN (Kingston, ON; Kingston Prison Ministry; MSC) PRAISE: Good interest and attendance at new Bible study. PRAY: For a chaplain who has heard of four tragic deaths in her family. (She will need to travel to Europe to care for family business.) A senior inmate died of a massive heart attack last week. Pray for a fellow inmate (a Christian) who will be deeply affected by this.
Gord & Heather Martin - April 2024
MARTIN, GORD & HEATHER (Waterloo, ON; Vision Ministries) PRAISE/PRAY: We are thankful that Indy's health is improving though he is still struggling with his mobility, serious joint pain. He is eager to get started on a new plan to reach out to Buddhists in Canada. He was very touched by their spiritual neediness while in India. God has been doing remarkable work through Pastor Joseph Kiirya of Jordan Ministries in Ottawa. He is superintending 10 houses of newcomers to Canada there! I was so impressed with his work as I spoke with him yesterday. Several of us are writing, leadership training curriculum for October's event in Kenya. We need discipline and the Spirit's guidance as we work alone on these writing projects.
Charlotte Martin - April 2024
MARTIN, CHARLOTTE (Guelph, ON; Power to Change) PRAISE: Flights have been booked and funds are coming in for our May/June trips. God is providing as he always does, and it's always exciting to watch. One of my teammates in Ottawa hosted an Easter dinner with international students. There were good spiritual conversations as students learned about Easter. PRAY: Pray for our mission trip directors as it will be a busy month wrapping up campus work and making final preparations for mission trips. Pray for Jamie and Theo, spiritual interested students who my teammate Dave in Montreal is journeying with. Pray these students would give their lives to Christ. Pray for my team as we continue to plan for next year. Pray for creativity to know what new things to start and if there are things we should stop doing.
J&R K - South Asia - April 2024
J&R (South Asia; Frontiers) PRAISE/PRAY: Praise the Lord we made it to Parents’ Week with energy left! Pray for stamina to finish the term well and for the unique opportunity to share the Easter Story boldly with many who don’t know Jesus. Over 400 guests will be on campus. May the light shine brightly, may the name of Jesus be lifted high, and may God receive all the glory for His goodness and faithfulness to the school over the past 125 years.
Les & Sharon Frey - April 2024
FREY, LES & SHARON (Elmira, ON; Local Church) PRAISE: For Hugo, Les’ Mexican friend showing evidence of his faith and growing. For good contacts and Bible studies. For health and opportunities to share the gospel. PRAY: For the three studies and additional small group Les has. For the marriage mentoring ministry at WBC. For Olga, a 94 year old Colombian living at Laurelwood Court who Sharon and I shared the gospel with.