Spring 2015 Prayer Letter

“Well, dear, it’s time to send out a prayer letter,” I say, while sipping my morning coffee.  “Have you got any ideas about what to write this time?”

“Hmmm, maybe we can write about the Cross-Cultural Ministry class I taught at Millar College of the Bible,” Walter replies.  “Those students were really keen and caught the vision about recognizing our own coloured glasses as we seek to understand ministry in reaching other cultures.”

“Or we could let everyone know about the Missions Weekend at the Gladstone Community Church and the opportunity we had to share about Healing Hearts Ministry with folks there…and reconnecting with old friends who made the extra effort to visit with us,” I mention.

“And then we facilitated that role meal at Millar’s Missions Conference, where the students experienced what it would be like to be a First Nations child in a residential school dining hall,” Walter interjects.  “The impact on staff, students and the folks from Healing Hearts who participated gave us all a new perspective on how history has affected ministry today.”

“What about teaching the short version of the Cross-Cultural class for the Nipawin Bible College freshmen?  The Lord used those three teams in Big River, Kinistin and Regina,” I say.

“Or we could focus on the seminar in Window Rock, Arizona,” Walter refills his coffee mug as we brain-stormed. 

“Yes, numbers were small but the topic of dependency issues in ministry stirred interest.  The missionary leaders want to have us come down again and plan a bigger conference on that and other related issues!”  I opened my laptop and powered up to begin typing our ideas.

“I’ll upload the pictures from the camera from that trip to Phoenix, Gallup, Window Rock and Albuquerque…”

“What should we call this issue of ‘Regina and Beyond?’”  My fingers were poised above the keyboard.  ‘Adventures with Walter’?”

“’Journeys in a Jetta TDI,’” Walter suggested.

We both agreed that ‘THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD’ has truly summarized the past few months as we traveled many kilometers across western Canada and into the southwest United States!  Our ministry involves encouraging fellow-missionaries, sharing about ministry in First Nations and inner city communities, providing leadership to our growing organization and keeping up with paperwork and government forms.  God has been teaching us how to pace ourselves on the road and when we are at home.  He blessed us with ten days of sunshine and relaxation in Phoenix before we ministered in Window Rock.  We are thankful to God and YOU for standing behind us in faithfulness.

A few Pics of our time away!

Family Update

Mark & Amy continue to enjoy Steinbach as they work in construction/teach piano and get involved in their church.  They are helping coordinate a youth team to come to Regina during spring break and check out inner city ministry. 

Daniel has left the nest!  He found a house to rent with a couple buddies.  Later this spring, he will be taking his first course in sheet metal work (offered in Saskatoon). 

Caylea is working hard at her final classes and her practicum with the Nipawin Bible College youth retreat (Three60Five) held in March.  Her plans for after graduation in April are still pending. 

  

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