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The Cry for Submission: Letter from the Editor by Emily Fales
Missions Fest Alberta welcomes Chris Heuertz
Chris Heuertz will be trading in his flip-flops for mukluks as he travels north to Edmonton, Alberta as featured speaker for an annual gathering drawing together several thousand Albertans each year. Missions Fest Alberta is a three-day family event held in Edmonton annually. It is sponsored by Alberta and Saskatchewan congregations from many evangelical…
February Prayer Letter
February, 2010 I am really excited to be writing this to you all! First, I want to say how thankful I am to be a part of WMF. My experience with the community has been one filled with lovely relationships, the continuous re-discovery of God, a lot of learning, the giving and receiving…
February 2010 Prayer Letter
February 2010 Dear Friends, As in years past, my Christmas update is coming a little late. Because our letters are due in to Omaha by the 15th of each month, this my first chance to write about our holiday celebration. First of all, we had a last minute change of location for our all-night Christmas…
Fast Day Prayer – February 1
Help Me to Believe in Beginnings God of history and of my heart, so much has happened to me during these whirlwind days: I’ve known death and birth; I’ve been brave and scared; I’ve hurt, I’ve helped; I’ve been honest, I’ve lied; I’ve destroyed, I’ve created; I’ve been with people, I’ve been lonely; I’ve been…
Feb '10 Thada Prayer Letter
Dear friends and family, Our last couple of weeks in the States was busy with packing, Christmas gatherings, and final logistics. We weren’t able to touch base with everyone we wanted to, but we certainly felt supported from your calls, emails and notes of encouragement. Thankfully, logistics went smoothly, and we arrived safely. During our…
Jan '10 Thada Prayer Letter
Dear friends and family, By the time many of you read this, we will (Lord willing) be in Bolivia, getting ready for language school. Although we had an ambitious timeline, our generous and caring supporters helped us reach our goal on time. With approval from the home office we have completed our final details. Our…
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My bags are packed and today I sorted through a box of colorful notes from children and friends who have been part of my life here in Galati.
both within
You speak of freedom and of vengeance. I didn’t think you were like the others. We watch Batman and believe vengeance equals justice, But elsewhere you tell, Love your enemies. Freedom, freedom for the prisoner. Dance delicately and deliberately into your freedom. O oppressed one, find your voice. Yet we know no one is purely…
Power of Prayer
The Power of Prayer “I just pray and God helps me to understand.” “ Can I bring my sister to Jesus so he will heal her too.” “I’ve been praying for the other patients” The privilege I feel everyday is getting invited deeply to see and share in the remarkable power of prayer in people’s…
February 2010
“He was born for you, too….” Dear Friends and Family, The words quoted above come from one of the songs our children sang for their parents and siblings at a Christmas party we held at the Day Center in Galati on December 21. One of the children with whom I’ve spent a considerable amount of…