Trevor & Hannah Martin - September 2024

MARTIN, TREVOR & HANNAH (Waterloo, ON; Power to Change) PRAISE: For a student coming to Christ after reading the Bible twice in a very muslim country where we don't see a lot of fruit. For a good Staff Team retreat for Hannah and the Waterloo team as they prepare for the school year ahead. PRAY:  The first 6 weeks of school are the most influential. Pray that the first years coming in would find their hope, joy and security in Jesus instead of the many other things calling them. Pray that new student leaders would trust God and follow Him as they lead. Pray for us to prioritize well and have the Lord's guidance as to what to focus on.

Russ & Meredith Martin - September 2024

MARTIN, RUSS & MEREDITH  (Singapore; Power to Change / Lausanne Movement)  PRAISE: Our kids have settled back into a new routine with Wyatt integrating well into a new school. Effective setup meetings in August for Russ and Meredith at Korea. Continued meaningful interaction and spiritual growth in the community group we lead. PRAY: That our kids will survive (and thrive) as we are gone for two weeks September 16-30 in Korea. That the global church would "declare and display Christ together" at the Lausanne global congress is Korea September 22-28. 5000 leaders from 200 countries will attend. There are many details that require Russ and Meredith's attention ahead of the congress. Pray for effective communication and coordination with a team working around the globe and around the clock. Pray for Russ and he recruits a team to help with the Congress Virtual Experience (VX).

Gord & Heather Martin - September 2024

MARTIN, GORD & HEATHER  (Waterloo, ON; Vision Ministries)   PRAISE: Praise, the Training of Trainers curriculum for use in Kenya in October is almost done! Chris Atkinson (Angus) and Matt Craig (Toronto) will be going to teach. Praise, the Friday morning prayer group is an ongoing inspiration! The 9 members are from: China, Iran, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Burma and Canada. PRAY: Pray, our brother Indy from Winnipeg has been battling a string of heavy health issues. He is a great warrior for Christ. Pray that he will regain his strength. There is so much for him to do.

J&R K - September 2024

J&R  (South Asia; Frontiers)  PRAISE: Thank you for your faithful prayers for our family as we enter a new season. Praise the Lord that our eldest is settled in Canada and ready to begin his studies at Heritage College this month. Praise for a good start to the new term with many new students joining and for our returning ones too. PRAY: Pray that the Lord would use the various opportunities through Christian Activities on campus to draw kids to Himself. Pray too for us as we lead the Alt Service on Sundays for our seekers & skeptics. May the Holy Spirit be stirring and preparing hearts. As always, pray for stamina & healthy disciplines in the midst of our full schedules of boarding school life.