Last Thursday our weekly small group gathering was quite unusual. First, it was one of the largest with regard to attendance and second, the Americans and Germans were in the minority. In previous letters, we have told the story of E., Turkish-Moslem background, who became a follower of Christ last year and was baptized. In his exuberance, E. talks to everyone about his new faith and is constantly inviting his friends, acquaintances and family to church and small group. Most of them share his background and so they are hesitant or reject his invitation. However, last week 4 of his friends had the courage to attend our small group. So, there we sat around the long table at the PastorenAtelier reading Scripture, discussing what we read, and what the Spirit was saying to us personally. It made for a lively and challenging discussion. Are they searching or just curious? We don’t know. Would you please pray for these men, that the Spirit would cause them to long for more. Pray for us as we lead and manage these discussions. And pray for E. who has also started a Turkish-speaking group in his home, that he would be filled with wisdom and led by the Spirit.
On another front, we have also mentioned in the past that we continue to look for a more suitable place for our church services, especially with regard to location. The church body is in agreement that it would be better to meet somewhere in close proximity to the PastorenAtelier. It appears that a possibility may be available right across the street from the PastorenAtelier – consisting of 4 rental garages with a large room behind and a large room in the basement. Would you please pray about this possibility with us. Pray that the landlord would desire to rent the space to us. Pray for a simple solution in meeting fire code standards. And pray for the finances for both the monthly rent/expenses and the up-front renovating costs.
Lastly, we are once again preparing for a fund-raising trip to North America. In November and December, we will be visiting churches and supporters in New Jersey, Illinois, Wisconsin Michigan and Ontario. Please pray for God to lead us in every encounter; pray for stamina and joy as we share about the ministry; pray for safety as we travel many, many miles: and pray that our financial needs would be met; lastly, pray, for church body and the ministry while we are away. We say THANKS to so many of you who greatly encouraged us during our time of sharing in Colorado.
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Jason and Sue
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