July 22

A common question we are asked is "How are things going in the process of going to Nigeria?" At the moment, the process is a bit slow but there are a few things going on:

1. READING - After our weekend at SIM we were given a stack of books to read. These books are to be read by September so we are both trying to buckle down and get them done.

2. EQUIPPING - We are part of a team from our church of people who are preparing to go overseas. This team consists of our missions pastor, Joanne, and two ladies, Beverly and Christina. Beverly hopes to go to Indonesia and Christina plans to serve in the Sudan. The purposes of the team are to learn and grow together in our process of going, as well as to build stronger relations with our church and the missionary care team. We are also working on preparing ourselves as individuals and as a couple for the journey that lies ahead.

3. FELLOWSHIPPING - On Friday night we joined a group of SIM missionaries and supporters who meet monthly to pray for God's work through SIM around the world. This Friday a couple who have served in Liberia joined us and shared how God is ministering to people in that war-torn country. It was very encouraging to hear about the amazing things God is doing. It was also helpful for us to talk with other couples who are in the process of joining SIM in ministry. Plus, it was fun to meet a few people who know Kyle and Anne and their work in Nigeria.

4. WAITING - we are currently waiting for our "official job description" for Nigeria. Once this is formed we can "get running" on building our team of supporters.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• for patience to wait on God's timing.
• that our job description will be done.
• that we get the reading done.
• Kyle, Anne and the kids as they journey back to Nigeria next week.