New Horizons

Landing in London

We have now been in England for only 2 weeks, but it seems like home already.  It took almost exactly one week to finally be over the jet lag problems.  The first week we mostly walked around the town to get familiar with it, met many of the university students and a few folks from the church here.  We have found the people in this part of England to be very friendly.  The uni students have opened their arms to us and we love them already. Bob and Jeanne have taken the time to show us around and give us a true British experience. The history here is amazing and we have gazed in awe at buildings that have been here for several hundreds of years..trying to imagine what life was like for those people...if only the walls could talk!

People gather at the Exeter Cathedral Square every day

 

Medieval buildings still in use in Exeter

 

 

 

The first Sunday, we were blessed be able to lead the worship at church and then head off to York for the annual UK Pastor's/leader's conference.  What a blessing to meet and worship with many of those who are serving the Lord here...some from the UK and some from the states.  We were encouraged by the teaching and by those who shared their testimonies with us and reached out to us to make us feel so welcome. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We have been able to find ways to help out and are praying daily that the Lord will guide our steps and make us a blessing here.  We have led worship on  2 Sundays and  a Wednesday night so far.  I (Barb) helped with the first women's brunch, leading worship, and Jeanne has asked me to teach at the next one at the end of this month.  We have spent time hanging out with some of the students and getting to know them and Steve is helping one of the girls with the guitar.  He also has been able to help Bob and Jeanne with quite a few things around the house....handyman Steve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We go on Tuesday nights to Plymouth (on the coast SW of here) for a home Bible study that Bob is teaching and the people there are just wonderful.  It is something we look forward to each week as they are so hungry for the fellowship and feeding on the Word.  The reports we get are that they haven't been able to find good teaching of the Word of God for years and the prayer of their hearts is that the Lord will move in a fresh way in this country and in their individual towns.
 

 

Our prayer is continually that the Lord will show us His will for us here and open up many doors of opportunity to share His love and grace.  We are so thankful to all of you for your support and prayers and encouragement.  You are truly here with us in our hearts and we pray that you think of this as your ministry also to the people of England and the UK. 

 

Prayer requests:

1.  Daily direction for how the Lord wants to use us here - divine appointments for sharing the Lord's love 
2.  Open doors to minister in some of the smaller towns and villages
3.  Continued good health-relief from Barb's hayfever that has kicked in over here
4.  Building relationships
5.  Continuing financial support

 

Romans 10:14-15  But how can they call on Him to save them unless they believe in Him? And how can they believe in Him if they have never heard about Him? And how can they hear about Him unless someone tells them? And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, "How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!"

Old Roman Wall