J&R (South Asia; Frontiers) PRAISE: Praise the Lord for a blessed time with our biological & spiritual family over the Christmas break. It’s been wonderful to catch up with many in Canada. We fly back to South Asia on January 13. Pray for us as we begin Semester 2–first with our staff retreat, that it would be a time of fresh vision and hearing from the Lord. And then for our students as they come back late January; that their hearts would be prepared for another term. May the Lord lead us all into deeper experiences with Him this year.
Les & Sharon Frey - January 2024
FREY, LES & SHARON (Elmira, ON; Local Church) PRAISE: We had many wonderful opportunities to share in seniors groups this year end and even shared a devotional at Elmira High School invited by Jeff Martin to a Christian group of 50-60 called Hilltop. There were two grandsons present as I challenged them to start reading their Bibles through every year like I decided at their age sixty years ago. PRAY:
Marriage Mentoring - Prayer for couples to sign up and others to mentor them as this will be offered again at WBC this month. Pray for the four Seniors Bible study groups starting again (an average of 12 in each). Pray for Our Pastoral Care Team at WBC comprised of 9 that we may truly minister with God’s power to the needs.
Esther Frey - January 2024
FREY, ESTHER (Puerto Rico; Emmaus Correspondence) PRAISE: We enter into the new year with the Prince of Peace. Thankful for what God has done in the past. So grateful for your support in prayer and finances all these years. Activities in December for seniors. I spent Christmas eve with the Lopez family. PRAY: A one day, one night family retreat at camp Jan. 5,6. For camp committees meeting Jan. 20. Ramon's family had to leave PR so they are in Florida until Jan. 29, then going to Spain for a year. This leaves my apt. free to be fixed up and sold. Pray for this. I continue to receive eye injections for macular degeneration. Teamworkers will be coming this month to help in various projects at the chapel.
Raul & Jessenia - January 2024
ESPINOZA, RAUL & JESSENIA (Guayaquil, Ecuador; MSC) PRAISE: For a good Christmas season- we were able to share some Christmas day traditions with some of Raul's family, some of whom do not know Christ and we ended up having a good spiritual conversation with them. That the youth group continues strong and united. We are seeing a faithful group show up Sunday mornings and to other church events. They sang a song at the church's end of the year event, and it was encouraging to see such a good turn out and even to have one of the young guys lead on the guitar (he just started learning this year). PRAY: That we would organize ourselves well in this new year and that we can find reliable child care help. For the new president as he makes decisions as to how he will respond to the crime in the country. For camp leaders as they organize the camp season.
Jenn Brubacher - January 2024
BRUBACHER, JENN (Listowel, YFC) PRAISE: I’m thankful for the community supporting our ministry with their prayers, time and finances. Thank you for being a part of this and your faithfulness this year. Coaching volleyball at the high school gives me incredible opportunities to build relationships with students, be a steady presence and source of encouragement in the midst of a mental spiral, celebrate the wins and coach a sport I love. Will you pray for the 12 students I’m currently coaching? May God stir in them a deep curiosity for more. PRAY: This month, I’ve had more conversations with students about suicide and hopelessness. Will you pray for C, L, M and C? May they encounter the very presence of God and experience new life and hope.