In both our newsletter and this blog, I've mentioned how you can partner with Christy and I as we begin a new ministry with The Voice Of The Martyrs in Bartlesville, OK. I'd like to take a moment to highlight one specific area or partnership right now.
Obviously, we are in need of financial support. I'd be lying if I said that raising financial support isn't one of my goals of communicating with all of you through this blog and the newsletter.
But, I also want to make it clear that it isn't my only goal. I hate the thought that some may be turned off by the fact that I ask for money. This is the first time in my life that I've ever had to "raise my own support," and to be honest, it's a bit uncomfortable. It doesn't come natural to me and it's one of the aspects of missions that scares me the most.
I've been humbled by the fact that some have stepped forward and offered financial assistance. It makes me realize that God's love has a way of motivating human beings to do the amazing - to take risks and step out in faith. God's love has a way of inspiring people to help and stand behind those who are following His call on their lives.
With that being said, let me mention another goal of the newsletter and this blog - PRAYER. Christy and I are encouraged to know that others are praying for us.
Please, if you are willing to regularly pray for us over the next year, let us know. The names of the partners to the right are not just those who have committed finances to us. The list is also for those who have committed to pray for us. You may not realize just how important it is for Christy and I to know that you care enough to pray for us as we take on a whole new way of life.
Contact me if you are willing to simply pray!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Read All About It
Our newsletter is finished. We've sent them out through both regular mail and email. If you want to make sure you get one, please contact me! Throughout our year in Bartlesville, we will be communicating to all of you through our newsletter and this blog - so make sure you don't get left out.
In other news...we are having an open house this Sunday from 1-3. Trying to sell a house in this economy is brutal. I hope the open house generates some interest. Please be in prayer for this. It's by far our biggest need!
I hope you are all having a great start to 2009!
In other news...we are having an open house this Sunday from 1-3. Trying to sell a house in this economy is brutal. I hope the open house generates some interest. Please be in prayer for this. It's by far our biggest need!
I hope you are all having a great start to 2009!
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