"Moreover brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea...And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that Spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ..Now these things were our examples..." I Corinthians 10:1,4,6.
Firstly, thank you all who faithfully pray for us!
A conversation with a supporting pastor has really stuck out at me. He said to me
"Our Christian walk is day by day. Trusting in the LORD, every step.
Like the Israelites getting up every morning going to the tabernacle to see
if the cloud lifted or if it remained. They waited on God daily, and watched.
In the event the the cloud moved, they followed."
It made me think also of how they gathered the manna. The Lord provided enough for each day. They had to work for it and gather it, but all they needed was given. Likewise we pray, give us this day our daily bread. Day by day we wait for the Lord's leading for work and for ministry opportunities. Day by day we contact more churches, send out packets, wait for replies. Week by week we travel to new churches, wait and watch.
It made me think also of how they gathered the manna. The Lord provided enough for each day. They had to work for it and gather it, but all they needed was given. Likewise we pray, give us this day our daily bread. Day by day we wait for the Lord's leading for work and for ministry opportunities. Day by day we contact more churches, send out packets, wait for replies. Week by week we travel to new churches, wait and watch.
Here is where we have been and what May looks like:
April 8 - Emmanuel Baptist Church, Old Saybrook, CT
April 15 - Calvary Baptist Church, Whitefield ME
April 22- Plainville Baptist Church, Plainville MA
April 29 - West Sidney Baptist Church, Sidney ME
April 30-May 2 - Farmington Avenue Baptist Church, West Hartford CT
May 4-6 - Salem Bible Church, Salem NH
May 6 - Christian Fellowship Church, Scotland CT
May 13 - Fellowship Bible Church, Chester NH
May 16-22 - Becky's Brother Steve is getting married, VA Beach
May 25 - Calvary Christian School, Derry NH
May 25 - Calvary Christian School, Derry NH
May 27 - Enfield Baptist Church, Enfield ME
Please pray:
- That the Lord would raise up the support we need to go Argentina.
- For our spiritual and physical health as we travel and prepare.
- For our spiritual and physical health as we travel and prepare.
- For our home church as they search for a Pastor
- To be bold witnesses and faithful Bible teachers
What do you think of the new prayer card? Is it a keeper? (notice Elliott's smirk!)
(Photo taken by Ryan Prout Photo Plus - our future brother in law)
6 comments:
The other thing that always hits me about that verse is how ALL went through the same circumstances, but NOT ALL responded in the same manner. Keeping our focus upon the eternal and trusting in Him to bring all His purposes to fruition is what makes the difference between praising Him and complaining. A good reminder to us!
I love the new prayer card! I can't wait to have it on my fridge (hint, hint.)
Hey, I'm so looking forward to hearing Steve preach on Sunday!
Hi Steve and Becks,
I think your prayer card is great! Ryan did an excellent job :-) But, I'm going to have to hint here too that I can't wait to have it on my fridge! If you don't have our new address, please let me know. We are praying that the Lord gives you all you need each day and that you remain steadfast as you wait on Him. May He bless you and your family abundantly in your ministry!
Hey guys!! Your family is beautiful! God has truly blessed!!! Praying for you ALWAYS!
Your prayer cards are on there way! (upon request) :)
That prayer card looks pretty nice... to answer your question, it is a keeper :).
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