The last few days have been relativley quiet and we have had a blessed time as the Lord gave Diane and I some really nice time together with very few phone calls. But then all heaven broke loose today. We started out our day hoping to do a bit of skiing but when we got to Fred and Donna's house and because of the weather being a bit cold we decided to head for the ice fiels and water falls. We did have to stop at a store and pick up special shoe covers to climb the ice and snow.
It took about 45 min. to reach our destination and the suit up for the 2 mile climb up to the water falls. Donna realized she forgot her walking stick and so would have to go with out. ther was only 2 others out here today and because of the cold probably not too many more will arrive. We headed out and got about 1/4 of the way when we came to atree that Fred and Donna took pictures of themselves so that what we decided to do also. As Diane and I were posing for the picture some one behind said what the heck and as we turned it was friends of our from Woodstock, Ontario Jerry and Leslie of the Christian Heritage Party on a holiday of thier own and also not expecting to find any one here let alone someone they knew. What a great surprise and so we had supper together and had an incredible visit. God jusy knew how to bless two of His favorite couples.
We then headed off on the rest of our treck. Diane and Donna went all the way and I stayed back on the trail till they got back and carved a new walking stick for Donna. Our day was so blessed and we had so much fun with every one. But now to head home and get some sleep before we pakup and head to Kindersley.
We have also been so blessed with so many opportunities to share about the ranch and asked for prayer as we move into winter work weather.
THURSDAY'S PRAYER One of the realities facing missions and ministries today is the increasing need for everyone to recognize the importance of each ones involvment. Global workers who serve in restricted access nations are willing to go into scenarios that require great risk; they've been called and they've responded with a "yes". However, their yes won't amount to anything unless others gather around them and send the support needed to move the ministry ahead in building the kingdom of God. I think we can downplay the calling of being a "supporter"; it doesn't seem exciting, it seems like all we're doing is giving money and saying the occasional prayer. Friend, let me challenge you to see yourself as part of a greater TEAM; part of the kingdom initiative of reaching the lost wherever they are. When you support a global worker you DIRECTLY participate in the activity of mission around the world, but we can never forget that there is a great need here right at home also. Look around you and recognize the value of the collective; How Together Everyone Accomplishes More and the ranch that will be the first of it's kind will be completed. |
Our financial and prayer partners are a blessing to us, each and every day and we wanted to be sure to let you know just how much we appreciate you. We believe that partnership goes both ways. We pray for our partners daily, and would appreciate the opportunity to agree with you in prayer for your needs more specifically. And we pray for blessing in your lives, as you follow the example of Isaac who sowed in the midst of a famine. The result for him was that he received a hundred-fold return in that same year of famine (Genesis 26:1,12). We pray that same blessing for you, that God will show His abundance to you in every area of your lives and that you will reap a great harvest in Jesus name Amen. |
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