February 2009 Prayer Letter

February 2009

Dear Family and Friends,

25 years ago this month we (Mark, Lisa and 1-year-old Rebekah) came to Africa for the first time with Africa Inland Mission. It has been an unbelievable journey and we praise God for allowing us to serve him in this way and for his watchfulness over our family: The LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forever more. Psalm 121:8

Many have asked how the Theological College construction is going. Before we arrived, our colleagues here in Rwanda began the process to obtain building permits but they simply did not have enough time to complete it. Mark has been doing all kinds of paperwork, running around making contacts and trying to finalize the building plans in order to get the necessary building permits. Please pray that all this paperwork etc. will be done in a timely manner. Also pray for Mark that as he meets various businessmen and government officials, that he would be a light and a good testimony to all he meets.There has been a land issue that Mark has been working on and it seems like we may have worked out a solution to this problem. Please pray the land issue can be resolved in a way that is economical for the college.

In our next email we will likely be asking you to pray about additional funds needed for the construction. If you like, you can start praying now ☺

Emily is adjusting to life at Rift Valley Academy although the separation is hard for all of us. Please pray for her to find the right balance between studying and socializing.

We are so grateful for Skype and the internet which allows us to stay in daily contact with our family in the U.S. Our prayer is that Joe and Rebekah, Stephanie and our moms would all grow in their faith and knowledge of God. Pray too for Rebekah (and Joe) as she cares for 2 sick kids.

Continue to pray for our colleagues, Keith and Margaret, as Keith recuperates in England from triple bypass surgery. We are praying for a complete and speedy recovery so they can return to the team here in Kigali soon. They are missed!

Thank you again for your prayers for our family and ministry. Many of you have been praying us through this journey for 25 years and more. Your faithfulness is an encouragement beyond words. We can identify with the Apostle Paul who was always so grateful for the prayers, letters and support from the churches at home. We could not be here without your partnership.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
2 Thessalonians 3:18