September 2008 Prayer Letter

Dear Family and Friends,

Since we now have a little extra time because of our delayed departure to Rwanda, today we are leaving on a trip to Northern California to visit a supporting church and some friends. Please be praying for a safe trip. Also, Mark is taking 2 construction classes at a community college that will help him with his work in Rwanda. He is one of the “Old Guys” that Stephanie says you sometimes see in college classes.

Emily’s homeschooling / on-line classes are going well (and we think she is actually enjoying it). She enjoys the commute (bedroom to computer) and the flexibility. Doing schoolwork on the front porch in a lawn chair definitely beats pushing through crowded halls and sitting in uncomfortable school desks! Emily has “met” another girl in the same grade in her online class who is headed to her school in Kenya , Rift Valley Academy! Her family is also delayed due to low support. It will be fun when they actually get to meet in person.

We are thankful that our monthly support is now at 100%! Our Outgoing account is at 53% (still needing about $8,500) and our Car project account is at 17% (still needing about $15,000). Please continue to be in prayer about God’s provision of additional funds for both of those accounts so that we can leave without any more delay.

Several people have asked what is happening with the construction project of the Rwanda Faculty of Evangelical Theology (FATER) because we are not there. The simple answer is nothing; as soon as we arrive it will begin. Also, please be in prayer for the principal of FATER, our colleague and friend, Keith Ferdinando and his wife Margaret. They have suddenly had to go home to the UK for medical reasons. Pray for wisdom for the doctors and for a quick recovery for Keith.

We have a new tentative departure date of Tuesday, October 28. Please pray that all support will be collected in God’s timing.

Donations can be made online at: https://www.aimint.org/usa/online_giving.html

Thank you again for your prayers for our family.

In Christ,
Mark and Lisa Sudman
310-715-6366

P.S. If you received AIM’s “Heartbeat Africa” magazine this month, check out page 9! The FATER construction project is highlighted in a short article.