Trevor & Hannah Martin - Power to Change (local)

Discipleship Through Evangelism

A UW student named Jordan has spent his last few semesters on campus leading out in our discussion based outreach called DEEP DIVE. He has grown tremendously in his faith as he engaged in meaningful conversation with non-Christians. Naturally, he wanted to continue doing this, so he was hesitant when asked to take on the greater evangelism coordinator role. Jordan prayed about it, and took a step of faith taking on the bigger role this semester.

In doing so, he's been able to raise up other leaders who have also grown in their faith through DEEP DIVE like Christina. Christina was inspired and excited when she saw how normal and easy conversations can be. And at our booth telling the campus about DEEP DIVE, Joseph grew in boldness as he approached and chatted with students. Praise God for students willing to lead others to help students take their next step towards Jesus!  Pray for students on campus to be open to Jesus as Saviour and Lord of their lives. 

Sunday August 20, 2023

Every year churches across Canada take a Sunday to focus on lifting students up to God in prayer. Over 2 million students are shaping their futures in colleges and universities across the country every year. Will you pray with us that they will meet God in this critical crossroad of their lives?  If you want to help your church pray for students on this day or another Sunday in August, let us know and we can send you resources to help make it easier.

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Family Fun

Clockwise from top left: 
1) A recent family picture.  It's hard to get Avery to smile for pictures
2) Going strawberry picking early on Canada Day
3) A future DJ or construction worker
4) A quick grown-ups picture on vacation

Prayer and Praise

1) Pray for wisdom in how to love the students at the University of Waterloo after the stabbing on campus in June. 
2) Pray for the thousands of students who are preparing to step on a university or college campus for the first time this September. 
3) Praise God that he has opened up a part-time daycare spot for Avery starting in September. 

Trevor & Hannah Martin - July 2023

MARTIN, TREVOR & HANNAH (Waterloo, ON; Power to Change) PRAISE: That Trevor was able to learn a lot from and complete his Church History course this spring. For God's continual provision to meet our needs.  PRAY:  For the 4 women at the University of Waterloo that Hannah is discipling this spring. For God's wisdom and guidance as we solidify some of our summer and fall priorities. For God's wisdom and guidance if we should pursue childcare for Avery (if a spot happens to become available).

Russ & Meredith Martin - July 2023

MARTIN, RUSS & MEREDITH  (Singapore; Power to Change / Lausanne Movement)  PRAISE: We arrived safely in Canada for a visit. Successful trip to South Asia to pioneer new Indigitous communities. Preparations for the Seoul 2024 Lausanne congress are going well.  PRAY:  For good connections with family, friends and supporters during a visit to Canada in July. That Russ would navigate some challenging strategic challenges in developing a digital platform plan. Continued restoration of health for Meredith and Gwenyth, skin issues/infections.

Robert & Susan - July 2023

MARTIN, ROBERT & SUSAN (Kingston, ON; Kingston Prison Ministry; MSC)  PRAISE: Following our regular chapel service at Bath Inst on June 25 we were able to baptize RP. There were 39 men in attendance; we praise God for the evident working of the Holy Spirit during the service and baptism. RP requested I baptize him April 2022; patience pays off in Corrections. Pray for the ongoing work of God in the hearts of all who were in attendance. We have also been asked to do a monthly chapel service in Collins Bay Medium Inst.  PRAY: JP  is a Christian working through a long sentence.  He was transferred in from the Pacific region 2 weeks ago. Pray that I would have wisdom to encourage and support him. LM  is showing interest in spiritual things; I desire to present the gospel clearly. AR was transferred to the maximum security mental health unit. I have been allowed only one visit to date. Pray that I would be granted further visits and have wisdom to understand his struggles and give him wise spiritual counsel.

Gord & Heather Martin - July 2023

MARTIN, GORD & HEATHER  (Waterloo, ON; Vision Ministries)   PRAISE/PRAY: Indy is still in India and will not be home for the Chin Churches conference this coming week in Winnipeg. I plan to be there and would appreciate your prayer for Spirit appointments and guidance in my speaking. The Nigerians had a great gathering at Liebenzell Mission on the June 17-18 weekend. They are counting the cost of doing mission in Canada. They are pumped!