FREY, LES & SHARON (Elmira, ON; Local Church) PRAISE: We have tested negative after going through Covid and its quarantine. We are thankful we could fight it from home. Thanks to all who prayed and gave us their encouragement and best wishes. PRAY: Please pray for a complete recovery of strength in these days as we still deal with coughs. Les has several commitments for carol playing this month and our regular December senior activity if all goes well and health permits.
Esther Frey - December 2021
FREY, ESTHER (Puerto Rico; Emmaus Correspondence) PRAISE: We have a new 7 member camp committee after 8 years! They will meet Dec 4 for their first meeting. Some improvement in the postal delivery. So grateful for your support in this year, difficult for all of us. PRAY: First meeting for the new camp committee Dec. 4. A special Christmas program for children Dec. 18. An appointment with a specialist for a second opinion Dec. 22. That God will find us faithful.
Raul & Jessenia - December 2021
ESPINOZA, RAUL & JESSENIA (Guayaquil, Ecuador; MSC) PRAISE: The two seeker oriented Bible studies we have begun with Raul's family and with one of our youth leader's family have been going really well and are highlights in our week. Two of Raul's family members who are not saved and who we have been praying for, are showing serious interest in knowing what it means to follow God and it fills us with hope! Also, some of Jessenia's family members are coming down to visit in December and we are so excited to spend a lot of time with them. PRAY: Christmas is coming up which means we have lots on the go. Please pray for energy, that we can do it all well, and enjoy it while we are at it. Pray for our youth. Many have not been coming out since camp which is confusing because normally it is the opposite. Also, please pray for the Christmas basket project that we want to do with them, that it will be a blessing to both them and the community around us.
Jenn Brubacher - December 2021
BRUBACHER, JENN (Listowel, YFC) PRAISE: For the first time in almost two years, I will be serving at the high school, volunteering as the head coach of the senior girls volleyball. This has been a long time coming and I’m excited to coach a game I love and build relationships with my team. Please pray that I will lead this team well and that God would already be working in these girls’ lives. I’m thankful for the opportunity to supervise our Summer Student, Cole, and watch him serve the students at our youth centre well. Please pray for him as he makes decisions about his future. PRAY: Please pray for God’s peace, which transcends all understanding, to guard the minds and hearts of students wrestling with anxiety and depression. Winter, for many reasons aside from the lack of sun and cold weather, can make it even more difficult for students.
Phil & Andrea - December 2021
BAUMAN, PHIL & ANDREA (Canada, International roles with SIM) PRAISE: For a chance to visit the Middle East. That most of the International Leadership Team could meet in person. For the work done to develop a summary of SIM's Core Values. For Kieran and Mackenzie's wedding. PRAY: For wisdom for Phil as he works with teams to be clear about the communities they engage and the changes they seek. That Andrea will serve other personnel coordinators well so that SIM's workers are well cared for. That those planning to go to the Middle East will receive the needed support so that they can go serve. For each of our kids to continue to love God and serve him well. For both of us to keep a healthy balance in our lives.