MARTIN, GORD & HEATHER (Waterloo, ON; Vision Ministries) PRAISE/PRAY: On May 4, 2011 we began our involvement with Vision Ministries Kenya. Almost 10 years ago. Yesterday I reviewed with Ishmael the joys and sorrows of these 10 years. Please pray with us as are making plans for how we will work together for the next 5 years. Last night I was part of a global virtual prayer meeting, hosted by the Asia Evangelical Alliance, we were praying for peace in Myanmar/Burma. The violence has been continuing. Please pray for Indy’s safety and return to Canada and his family in Winnipeg. As Covid-19 drags on, continue to pray that our churches and church leaders would find the direction they need for such a time as this.
Charlotte Martin - April 2021
MARTIN, CHARLOTTE (Guelph, ON; Power to Change) PRAISE: Students are signing up for the Digital Mission Trip happening in May and we have a strong staff team in place to run the mission trip. PRAY: Pray that we would see 30 students participate in the digital mission trip (27 students are currently applying). Pray that the digital mission trip would grow students' heart for the world and that we would know how to effectively minister digitally. Pray for the global missions team as we make plans for next year.
Les & Sharon - April 2021
FREY, LES & SHARON (Elmira, ON; Local Church) PRAISE: The WBC marriage mentoring training was done online and ministry launched. Les finished the Billy Graham online coaching course training. PRAY: For the 15 pairs of marriage mentoring couples (we have two) as we connect. For Les as he begins the Billy Graham ministry, for wisdom in answering questions. For pastoral team ministry and Spanish contacts which are ongoing.
Esther Frey - April 2021
FREY, ESTHER (Puerto Rico; Emmaus Correspondence) PRAISE: We had an ideal night for the film OVERCOMER considering that most days that week were rainy towards evenings. Had a reasonably good audience. Our God is in control! I've done as much as I can on my taxes, now waiting for some help. Seven students received their final diplomas representing 90 courses done. Our numbers have decreased but we continue to correct an average of 125 exams a month. Our congregation has received a large donation to repair the bathrooms on the main floor. We are so blessed. Now the company who would do the job has been contacted. PRAY: For wisdom in summer activities such as DVBS and camp. Brian's desire to return to Puerto Rico. A music teacher in Brian's expertise is retiring in May and Brian has applied for that job. If this is God's will, it will happen. I have several medical appointments this month. May we have quick action from the company who will be working on the bathroom repairs.
Jenn Brubacher - April 2021
BRUBACHER, JENN (Listowel, YFC) PRAISE: The intensity and frequency of my headaches/ migraines have decreased. Another full month of in-person ministry! I’m really thankful for conversations with S, a high school student who is starting to open up about difficult things she’s experiencing. My coworker and I had a fantastic conversation with the YFC National Director on the YFC Work Friends podcast. PRAY: That our virtual fundraising event (April 9th) will go well. For C and S, two young students at our drop-in centre who desperately need God’s healing, grace and love. For our staff and drop-in team-- we need God’s wisdom in every conversation.