Passing It On

Here is an email that my mum sent recently. They are presently in the great country north of Ukraine. They are leading a three conferences for training and accountability for spiritual leaders there. This is the extension of my work. I hold down the office so they can go and do these things, plus our work here in the office contributes to their work there.

"Well, the first session is history and the second begun. You can praise God for answering prayer and blessing the people, and thereby blessing us. Two of the young men decided to give up their secular jobs to work full time. This totally at God’s prompting before Abe even suggested it. When the one older couple came the wife was frustrated for various reasons and said she would have left her husband if she had had a place to go. It quickly became obvious that she was going through a spiritual struggle, and within a week’s time they were already reconciled and moving ahead again. Lots of stories could be shared.

"This week is only men (not wives), ones who’ve been here at least 2 years or 3 for training so it is strictly accountability—reporting, etc. One man has not arrived yet for some unknown delay and another cannot come because of health. One of the reasons for bringing them together is to learn from each other and to develop bonds within a shared ministry. The first report has already given and Abe was totally blown away to see what is happening in the lives of people. These men will be here till Saturday evening. As well, the appointed ‘denominational’ leader will be coming for Wed—Fri to see some of what is happening, learn more, develop relationships, etc.

Ø Pray that these men will learn from each other and grow personally and in ministry.

Ø Pray for health and safety for all of us, as well as strength and focus.

Ø Pray for Abe to give the right spiritual focus and messages.

"We need to go to Ireland before this session is quite finished, and as I mentioned, will be crossing the border on Saturday. Please pray that all will go smoothly there. We will be in Ireland from Sun to Wed at the BEE World conference, and leave that conference to return here to the 3^rd session which will have already been running for 3 days. (We arrive early July 4.) No pressure! J So if I don’t manage to write again before, hang onto this for prayer for that time, as well as the 3^rd group who will be arriving late June 30. Will be 7 couples Lord willing as well as two single men, plus a couple leaders who are learning some of the responsibilities for leading these sessions."