“Reports Warming And Exciting The Heart”

Dear Friends,

     Over the last two and a half months we have heard many good reports from Poland:  13 decisions for Christ, one person close to making a decision for Christ, pointed questions being asked - How can we know we have fulfilled God's will?, a student Bible study started with growing interest, visitors being present during the church service and church members serving  - taking up the slack while others are on vacation or serving somewhere else.  These reports are exciting and warm our hearts.  We so desire to once again join our team and be a part of what God is doing.

     In less than one week we are scheduled to return to Poland.  We have 3 current and URGENT prayer requests that we would like to ask  you to pray for: 

1.  Please pray for God’s support provision – There is still a monthly need of $633,33. If interested in sponsoring, please contact us right away using the information in the contact information box.

2.  Pray as we return that we would quickly re-adapt and get into the swing of things -  meeting with friends and contacts, church and language school.

 

3.  Pray for our children as they start school September 1st. 

Thank you for praying. 

Paul and Carlene Eager

Andrew, Aaron and Alaina

Contact Information

Address:  57131 Sequoia Dr. Goshen, IN 46528

E-Mail:  pauleager@ymail.com

Phone:  574.343.4665

              574.875.3925

"Tube from Heaven"

“Tube from Heaven”

The big day had finally arrived.  After 20 weeks of intense training, I was ready to embark on my first triathlon, a half Ironman.  It was an exciting moment as I jumped into the water with my wave of about 100 other participants.  After about 46 min and 1.2 miles later I walked up onto the shore elated that the first step had been completed.  

Stripping off my wet suit, I moved into the transition area where I put on the rest of my cycling gear – helmet, shoes, gloves and of course, the power bars and gels.  I checked the tire pressure one more time and ran to the starting line.  Jumping on my trustworthy bike which had taken the punishment of hour after hour of training, I rode off with upmost confidence that there wouldn’t be any problems. 

I rode down the hill, and not even a mile away from the start, my front tire went completely flat.  In that moment my whole world stopped - I realized that I didn’t have a spare, pump or proper tools.  My heart sank.  The only thought that I had was how this could’ve happened when I was just starting to embark on fulfilling a long time dream of mine?!  I just didn’t know what to do.  I didn’t know if I should cry or laugh at my problematic situation.  It was a moment of complete despair. 

Fortunately, the incident happened at a corner where there was a policeman and an official.  The helpful policeman agreed to call and see if the helping van was close by in order to come and help.  This      was a glimmer of hope in a desperate situation.  But … there were 56 miles of road ahead and the van could be anywhere.  I asked what time it was and found out that my swim took shorter than expected so I had about an hour to play with in order to make the time cut off.  So decisions had to be made … do I wait or do I walk to the start to see if someone could help without being disqualified in the process. 

At that moment there appeared a man who just happened to park in a lot on the other side of the street.  He asked what was wrong.  After he saw the situation he said he just happened to have an extra tube and a pump.  He went to his car and got the pump and tube.  The only thing lacking was a tool but that did not stop his determination – he used the back end of a key!  As we were in the process he mentioned that he had a bike identical to mine.  I kept thanking him and said he must be an Angel.  I asked how in the world I could ever thank him – he said there was no need to thank him just go out and have a fun race.  I said thank you one more time, put my feet into the pedals and hit the road.  What a great blessing from a faithful God – A tube from Heaven.

Completing the cycling, I moved into transition and on to the run.  During the biking and running, I continually thought about how God had provided and not only provided, but how He even provides in the small things.

The tube I received was an incredible blessing.  It reminded me that even in the small things of this world, God is faithful – This was a personal dream of mine and God was faithful in letting me complete it. 

 We are scheduled to go back to Poland on the 25^th of August.  We are dreaming and are excited about what God is doing and so desire to proceed further and deeper in the Lubin Church plant.  We believe that just like the tube that God faithfully provided He will also provide the $700 per month that we are short.  Would you pray with us to this end?

                                                                    Prayer Points:

1. Continue to pray for Andrew at his two-week handball camp back in Poland. 
2. Pray for the finances to come in:  monthly support, Lubin church sound system project, Eager vehicle project.
3. Good remaining 2 ½ weeks in the U.S. with family and friends and that everything will get done.
4. Ukraine missions trip with youth from our church in Lubin and our Mother church (last two weeks in August) - safety, Spiritual fruit and wisdom for all involved.

Blessings, Paul, Carlene – Andrew, Aaron and Alaina

Mission:  SEND International * PO Box 513 * Farmington, MI * 48332 * (248) 477-4210 * Info@send.org

Home Address:  ul. Malinowa 2 * 59-300 * Lubin * Poland +(48+ 76) 844 1351*

pauleager@ymail.com* eagercarlene@yahoo.com www.eagerlyblogging.blogspot.com / www.coffeehouselogos.blogspot.com / www.logoslubin.pl

Vonage Phone number:  574-830-1260

Whirlpool Ironman 70.3 Steelhead Triathlon - A dream fullfilled :)

A long time dream of mine (Paul) was fulfilled last Saturday 31.07.2010

It took about 6 hours and 8 minutes.   I think I have some things to still work on. :)

"Short but Sweet"

“Home, Home On The Range”

Dear Friends,

    Greetings from Elkhart, Indiana! While Elkhart is not exactly “The Range”, we are at home here for these two months.  It has been good to be able to “roam” with friends and family. Please find our speaking schedule below and a few prayer items. 

July 4th - Pine Ridge Bible Church - Goshen, Indiana
July 11th - 13th - Perry Hall Baptist Church - Perry Hall, Maryland
     PM service - Presentation
     12th and 13th - VBS
July 14th - Bancroft Church of God Mission - Bancroft, WV
     Wednesday PM service
July 18th - McCoy Memorial Baptist Church - Elkhart, Indiana
     AM  Introduction
     PM  Presentation
July 25th - People's Bible Church - Goshen, Indiana
     AM  Presentation
July 25th - July 29th - SEND Family Conference - Holland, Michigan
August  1st - Sugar Grove - Goshen, Indiana
     AM  Sunday School
August  1st - Merriam Christian Chapel - Albion, Indiana
     PM  Service
August 4th - Faith Community Church - Osceola, Indiana
     Wednesday PM Service
August 18th - Northside Baptist Church - Elkhart, Indiana
     Wednesday PM Service
August 22nd - Burr Oak Baptist Church - Albion, Indiana
     AM  Service
August 22nd - 1st Baptist Church of Goshen - Goshen, Indiana
     PM  Service
August 25th  Departure for Poland
Prayer Items:

1.  Prayer for opportunities to be an encouragement to many in the midst of travel and speaking
     engagements.
2.  Support needs - $700.00 monthly needed. If interested please use the contact information  
     below.
3.  Prayer for the Lubin Church Plant - As some prepare to go to Ukraine on a Missions trip -
     Pray that  God would be honored in all they do and say.  May many of those they work with
     understand their need for Him and give their lives fully to Him.

Projects - One-time gifts

1.  On-Field vehicle need (one time gifts) - $16,000.
2.  Lubin sound equipment project Fund - There is a project fund set up at SEND International
     for the purchase of sound equipment for the Lubin Church Plant. The project is for $5,000.    
     If interested please contact us and we can give you a breakdown of the project.

Blessings,  Paul, Carlene, Andrew, Aaron and Alaina
Email: pauleager@ymail.com / Cell phone #: 574.343.4665

Adjust or Bust

Good Morning from Elkhart, Indiana!


This past Wednesday we made the journey across the ocean with one suitcase and a carry on each (it was kind of nice not having a lot of luggage) and are now slowly adjusting back into US culture. When we sent out our last correspondence some may have tried to reply. The only problem … the email was most likely returned to you. The last time I sent out balk email my server effectively shut me down (It is good to know they are not sleeping). However because of this I have changed our primary email address to the following: pauleager@ymail.com. Thank you so much for your patience.

Prayer Points:

1. Wisdom in scheduling – setting up meetings in churches, visiting Pastors and spending time with friends and family.

2. Please pray that God would give us awesome ministry opportunities while in the US.

3. Financial – Financially we are lacking $700.00 in monthly contributions (We have a scheduled return of August 25th).

4. Please pray for the Lubin church that God would continually touch hearts, give people a growing passion for Him and an increasing passion to serve others.

Thank you for praying!

Paul and Carlene
Andrew, Aaron and Alaina

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Ready Or Not - Here We Come

Dear Friends,
In exactly a week from today we will be arriving in Elkhart, Indiana for a short home service of two and a half months.

In reflecting over the past two years we are in awe of how God has worked among the people of Lubin ... and more specifically with all of us in the Lubin Church Plant. We have seen growth, ownership, a deepening relationship with God as well as with others, openness, a growing love for His Word and unity, sorrow, anger, pride, jealousy, frustration, peace and restoration.

As we return to Poland, Lord willing, we cannot wait to see what God is going to do in the next couple of years. We pray that in some sense you also can feel the incredible work of God and can get excited about the future.

Praise Points:

1. A family has offered their vehicle for us to use.

2. Place to stay at McCoy Memorial Baptist’s Missionary

house.

3. God has worked out many plans for us.

Prayer:

1. Safety in travel.

2. Home service planning - We will be scheduling visits.

3. Support team raising (an additional $700.00 / mo needs to

be pledged.

4. Some project funds (Used car - $13,000, Speaker system

for the church - $5000,00).

Blessings, Paul, Carlene, Andrew, Aaron and Alaina

SEND International * PO Box 513 * Farmington, MI * 48332 * (248) 477-4210 * Info@send.orgul. Malinowa 2 * 59-300 * Lubin * Poland* +(48+ 76) 844 1351* pceager@orange.pl * eagercarlene@yahoo.comwww.eagerlyblogging.blogspot.com / www.coffeehouselogos.blogspot.com / www.logoslubin.pl

Vonage Phone number: 574-830-1260