Do you know what I can't stop thinking about?! That way back before the world was ever created the “Council of the Trinity” was having a great time talking about our lives! I mean, They knew what our lives would look like. They knew what we would or wouldn't do. They chose us. They were already delighting in us way back even before we were born! The wanted us. We are their beloved! We can't change these facts whether we want to or not. And nothing can change this by what I do or don't do! Delight and pure love regardless. I stand before Him in utter humbleness and gratitude.
These truths recently became fresh and renewed my soul at a women's retreat this past September and I can't stop thinking about it. But then I also think, how would I live differently if I truly understood the extent of these truths? For example,
- Would I fear leading Sunday School or something else in Polish?
- Would I care what others thought of me from day to day?
- How would I relate differently to my family members?, etc. …
Of course, Satan tries to shoot those fiery darts, and I have to remember that His choosing is always the best and in His choosing, I can be thankful.
Here are a few more items of thankfulness:
Yesterday was Poland’s Independence Day. They are thankful to once again becoming an independent statehood in 1918 after 123 years of bieng “wiped off the map”. Poland had been partitioned to Austria-Hungary, Germany and Russia. Nov. 11 commemorates Poland’s return to a free country.
We are thankful that God chose us to serve Him in Poland at this time and place.
God has chosen the people we are working with now and in the future those inside and outside the church plant.
God has chosen who is on the team Our broader support team as well as the local Lubin Regional Impact Team.
For a church plant that has a growing passion for our Savior and a passion to serve Him with every aspect of their lives. It's been a lot of fun because we've gotten to know each other a lot better. We all usually stay after the service and talk for at least an hour or more! We have good discussions and fellowship after the service.
Thankfulness for answered prayer! Several different Bible studies and prayer times have been started this Fall!
May God give you a wonderful Thanksgiving. And, may you bask in His love this Christmas season!
With extreme thankfulness for YOU,
Paul, Carlene
Andrew, Aaron and Alaina
Friday, November 13, 2009
November / December Prayer Update
November
Praise the Lord that Pat Weathersbee and Jerry Skifstad have arrived back for home service!! Please continue to pray for the Thomas family as they have a bit more support to raise before coming to Lubin. Pray that they'll be able to come soon.
25th-26th - We will be having our English classes Thanksgiving parties. We have done this every year and for some students it's their 3rd or 4th time and for others, it's their 1st Thanksgiving party at the "Logos" Language Center. Parents are invitedto come as the children ages pre-school through first year junior high put on a program. We will be having four separate parties due to our limited space and the amount of students we have enrolled this year. For the adults, there is a real turkey dinner. Please pray for the Holy Spirit to move in the hearts of the students and parents. Pray for good conversations and the Lord to use this event to bring people to Him.
29th - We'll be visiting a church plant in Opole, two hours from Lubin. This is a church where fellow SEND missionaries are serving. Paul will be speaking about the Lord's working throughout his parent's ministry in Indonesia. It's a reflection of our time spent there this past summer. Pray for the Lord to use this messge to encourage, strengthen and challenge the believers in this church.
December
We don't have an exact date yet but around the 16th or 17th - We will have our annual Christmas party for our English classes. Agian, please pray that the Lord would use this event to bring students closer ot Christ and understand how they can have a personal relationship with Him.
18th - We will be hosting a Christmas concert outreach where we will invite our friends to listen to those singing and playing various instruments. We will sing carols together and share the message of Christ. Pray for all who are invited to come and for the Lord to work in a mighty way during this celebration evening.
Weekly
Tuesday mornings - Men meet for an early morning prayer time before work. Pray for the Holy Spirit to speak to ech man through conversation with Him.
Wednesday mornings - Women meet for Bible study at 8.15 (before work) for about an hour. The ladies have been looking at women in the Bible. Please pray that the ladies would grow deeper in their walks with the Lord.
Friday evenings - The King's Bible Study, a Bible study held in English, continues to meet every Friday. It as been a joy and very encouraging to see the desire to learn more about God. It's not only an opportunity to learn some more English, but it's mainly to discuss truths from God's Word. There have been good discussions. Pray tht God's Word would speak to each heart every Friday evening during the studies.
Monday - Thursday - English classes are held each of these afternoons. We're so glad for the contacts and friendships we've been able to have through this means of outreach. It's definitely English learning ut we talk about spiritual things whenever we have the opportunity. It's been a lot of fun. Please continue to pray for spiritual fruit!
Praise the Lord that Pat Weathersbee and Jerry Skifstad have arrived back for home service!! Please continue to pray for the Thomas family as they have a bit more support to raise before coming to Lubin. Pray that they'll be able to come soon.
25th-26th - We will be having our English classes Thanksgiving parties. We have done this every year and for some students it's their 3rd or 4th time and for others, it's their 1st Thanksgiving party at the "Logos" Language Center. Parents are invitedto come as the children ages pre-school through first year junior high put on a program. We will be having four separate parties due to our limited space and the amount of students we have enrolled this year. For the adults, there is a real turkey dinner. Please pray for the Holy Spirit to move in the hearts of the students and parents. Pray for good conversations and the Lord to use this event to bring people to Him.
29th - We'll be visiting a church plant in Opole, two hours from Lubin. This is a church where fellow SEND missionaries are serving. Paul will be speaking about the Lord's working throughout his parent's ministry in Indonesia. It's a reflection of our time spent there this past summer. Pray for the Lord to use this messge to encourage, strengthen and challenge the believers in this church.
December
We don't have an exact date yet but around the 16th or 17th - We will have our annual Christmas party for our English classes. Agian, please pray that the Lord would use this event to bring students closer ot Christ and understand how they can have a personal relationship with Him.
18th - We will be hosting a Christmas concert outreach where we will invite our friends to listen to those singing and playing various instruments. We will sing carols together and share the message of Christ. Pray for all who are invited to come and for the Lord to work in a mighty way during this celebration evening.
Weekly
Tuesday mornings - Men meet for an early morning prayer time before work. Pray for the Holy Spirit to speak to ech man through conversation with Him.
Wednesday mornings - Women meet for Bible study at 8.15 (before work) for about an hour. The ladies have been looking at women in the Bible. Please pray that the ladies would grow deeper in their walks with the Lord.
Friday evenings - The King's Bible Study, a Bible study held in English, continues to meet every Friday. It as been a joy and very encouraging to see the desire to learn more about God. It's not only an opportunity to learn some more English, but it's mainly to discuss truths from God's Word. There have been good discussions. Pray tht God's Word would speak to each heart every Friday evening during the studies.
Monday - Thursday - English classes are held each of these afternoons. We're so glad for the contacts and friendships we've been able to have through this means of outreach. It's definitely English learning ut we talk about spiritual things whenever we have the opportunity. It's been a lot of fun. Please continue to pray for spiritual fruit!
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