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The Cry for Submission: Letter from the Editor by Emily Fales
April Folkertsma – May. 1, 2008
Friends and Family: And so, I am here. I arrived in Galati just over a month ago and the time has gone so quickly. It must be the newness of everything that causes the days to fly. I am finding my way around, learning Romanian, making friends, and so thankful to be here. I’m living…
Andrew Ulasich – May. 1, 2008
Dear friends of WMF Nepal, We, as a community, would like to share with you an overview of the work that we do, as well as an update on the changes and transitions occurring here in Nepal. Listed below are the ministries we are currently involved in: Karuna Ghar – Home for Girls Gautam and…
May 1, 2008
Dear Friends and Family, Thank you so much for your love and support. I count myself as incredibly blessed to have such beautiful people in my life. In lots of churches these days, there is an emphasis on being your best self….releasing your gifts and offering them back to God. This emphasis can range from…
May Prayer Letter
To our partners in ministry, As some of you know, we have arrived in Buenos Aires and are in the midst of our assimilation into life, ministry and community here. As we reflected on what to share with you all, it became clear that we must address the predominant theme of our lives this…
May 2008 Prayer Letter
Beloved Friends, Our neighborhood is home to one of Buenos Aires' most famous parks. The National Historical Museum on the grounds houses more than 50,000 artifacts related to Argentina's history up through the 1950's. Each weekend artisan stands and flea market items line the perimeter, drawing thousands of locals and tourists. And while the many…
Spring Days
April 15, 2008 Dear Friends, The days of April are quickly passing me by. One of my friends has officially declared winter dead, although we did experience some icy mix in Omaha last weekend and just barely survived its death rattle. I have many ideas (fantasies, really) of a lush garden growing in the plot…
May 2008
Dear Friends and Family, By the time you read this, I will be just days away from my May 6 departure to Romania. I am writing to you in the middle of April, unable to believe that the time I have left in the States is so short. It has been good for me to…
Sabbath
“If you call the Sabbath a delight, the holy day of the LORD honorable… then you will take delight in the LORD.” (from Isaiah 58:13-14) Winter has quickly turned to spring and with the arrival of warm weather the pace of life seems to quicken. Everyone begins spring cleaning, washing windows, scrubbing floors, dragging heavy…
Harvest-time
Yesterday we went to the countryside to help our cook's father with his harvest. Don Antonio is a 72-year-old farmer/pastor with the biggest toothless smile you've ever seen. Every day he walks an hour from his house to his fields over rolling hills to care for his barley, potatoes, onions, and turnips. And yesterday, we…
May 2008 Prayer Letter
"God always calls. To hear his call and allow that call to guide our action requires discipline in order to prevent ourselves from remaining or becoming spiritually deaf" Henri Nouwen Dear Family and Friends, In the book of 'Luke' we are reminded of the costs of being a follower of Jesus, the costs of…