We are back from our trip to the states and finally over the jet-lag and re-entry :-) It was a long time to be away. We felt like being away so long had caused us to lose the progress we had made so far in ministry. But everyone here was excited and anxious to have us back and we have re-established those relationships quickly. This next year looks like it will be getting much more active for us. New opportunities are opening up and we are excited to see what it all will look like and what the Lord will do. The Exeter church has moved into a larger building and it is a real blessing to see it being filled up.
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| Exeter Calvary Chapel |
Both the churches, Exeter and Wotter, will be starting home groups during the week in several towns and villages. It is exciting to see how the Lord is expanding the ministry to people who are hungry for the Word of God. Here are a few upcoming events to keep in your prayers:
Oct. 29: Night of Worship at Calvary Exeter led by Scott Cunningham from CC Costa Mesa
Nov. 1: Special outreach event through pottery by Pastor Pat Lazovich from the US
Nov 4: CreationFest UK event "DAY IN THE WORD" at the Royal Cornwall Showground
Nov. 8: CreationFest UK event: Worship, Bible teaching, Skating demos, kids' program...all day event for all ages.
We had wonderful times visiting with our family and many friends in TN, WA, OR and AZ.
Thank you so much for your prayers during our travels. There were a couple of times that we were on the verge of panic....one time Steve left his backpack sitting on a bench at an airport. He had to find a policeman and go down to the lost and found...where thankfully, it had been taken. Then he had to come back through security....but I had his boarding pass on the other side. He did have his passport on him, so he was able to get another pass and come through. Then in JFK my passport got lost going through the security screening....I did find it in one of the plastic tubs you have to put your stuff in to send it through the xray machine. I have to say that the lax security at that airport was pretty scary. The rest of the trip was normal stuff..no delays or problems...pretty incredible for all we did: 3 bus trips (it is a 5 hour ride to London), 9 airplanes, several miles in our van, 8 airports, 1 hotel. Truly the Lord's hand was upon us.
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| Home fellowship group inVancouver WA |
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| Visiting grandkids in Oregon |
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| Worship night in Phoenix |
Thank you so much for your prayers during our travels. There were a couple of times that we were on the verge of panic....one time Steve left his backpack sitting on a bench at an airport. He had to find a policeman and go down to the lost and found...where thankfully, it had been taken. Then he had to come back through security....but I had his boarding pass on the other side. He did have his passport on him, so he was able to get another pass and come through. Then in JFK my passport got lost going through the security screening....I did find it in one of the plastic tubs you have to put your stuff in to send it through the xray machine. I have to say that the lax security at that airport was pretty scary. The rest of the trip was normal stuff..no delays or problems...pretty incredible for all we did: 3 bus trips (it is a 5 hour ride to London), 9 airplanes, several miles in our van, 8 airports, 1 hotel. Truly the Lord's hand was upon us.
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| Bus at Heathrow in London |
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| 5 hour bus ride to London |
Steve brought back some tools with him so he can be better equipped to help out in any projects that come up with the churches or with individuals who might need some help. It was interesting packing our bags to stay under the 50 lb. limit..LOL! He is back studying again and meeting with the men he disciples and he is praying about starting up a morning men's study and prayer group for construction workers in the area. I am still discipling women and also will be starting up women's study here in the village in November. We will be meeting in a local pub that is allowing us to use a private room. I have made up flyers to post around and also have a Facebook page. We are praying the Lord will bring in the ladies He wants to the study.
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Here is a link to the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ivybridgewomen
Here is a link to the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ivybridgewomen
Autumn is definitely here...the weather is off and on sunny and rainy and windy. Pretty much like the Pacific NW, so it seems very normal to us. It was actually a blessing to come back to cooler weather after all the hot days we had in the US!
Thank you all again for all your hospitality toward us and for your continued prayer and support. We pray you feel that you are a part of this ministry in SW England with us for truly you are.
Praise:
~ Safe travels
~Health remained good
~Many opportunities to visit with family and friends
Prayer:
~Wisdom and discernment in developing relationships
~Continuing discipleship with individuals
~Good health
~Bible studies starting up
~Additional financial support so we can enlarge our ministry area (maybe get a vehicle)
Thank you all, again, so much! May the Lord continue to bless you greatly and meet every need.
