Friday, May 22, 2009

More from Ireland

This has been an amazing week. A busy, tiring, fulfilling week where we have seen Jesus evidently in the light that slowly began to fill the apartment we were renovating. On Monday when we first walked in, we were overwhelmed by all the sights and smells, but when we wrapped up the renovations on Wednesday night, the apartment looked like a whole new place.

It was not only the external renovations where we noticed a change, but in our hearts and in the heart of our new friend. We would start each day with prayer, and on our final day, our friend led us in worship. It was a powerful moment, and when we left that apartment, the presence of Jesus there was profound.

We had the opportunity to spend time with WECC missionary and member, Ellisha, and see the work that she has been doing for the past year in Ireland.

Please continue to pray for safety for the team, and we are all tired. Please pray that in our tiredness we would still have love and patience, especially with each other!

Monday, May 18, 2009

Update from Ireland

We are at the end of our 2nd full day in Ireland. We started out quickly yesterday, after our travels we headed to church and a full day, including a visit and training on board the Operation Mobilization ship, the Logos Hope. The 12 of us are spending part of our week working with someone with addictions and illness. We are helping to renovate his flat.

He recently has professed faith as a Christian, but he still is struggling with worth and works. So, here we are cleaning, restoring and renovating, exactly what Jesus makes available to all our hearts, not because we are worthy or deserve it.

Please pray that as we act as servants towards him, the gospel would be lived out. Please also pray against the spiritual darkness that is surrounding his life.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Ireland mission

The Ireland team of 12 is set to head out in a little over a week. The more trips I go on, the more strongly I see and feel the need for prayer to envelope the team. Not only during the trip, but in the time leading up. Please be praying for our team, pray that God would be paving a way to use us to bring him glory. Pray for a spirit of grace and unity. Pray for our safety in travel. Pray that God would be moving and preparing hearts in Ireland and those we will interact with. Pray for strength and health.

Thank you for praying and for being a part of the team in this way.