+ 14 - 7 | § ¶March Newsletter 2009
We are Marching on...
How good is God? He is infinite in his wisdom and grace! He is above every circumstance and more powerful than any trial! We have started to see God move in our circumstances in more powerful ways, since our decision to show God how serious we are to be missionaries.
My wife and I have become more consistent in praying together and have declared a “Daniel’s Fast” until Heaven breaks-through and we reach our goals. And we have seen Him answer some major financial prayers already. We’ve prospered in buying and selling, we’ve won battles with insurance companies, and a new business has almost literally “drop in our laps”, which has a great potential to meet some of our mission’s goals as well.
Your prayers are working and we are praying for you, press on...
God’s Ways…
I don’t pretend to know all of God’s ways, for they are certainly HIGHER than mine. However, I have learned, if I submit to His Ways then we can be much more successful. First, we must submit ourselves and praying to OUR FATHER is where it all begins. Second, fighting the spiritual battle and winning in the “heavens” is how to get things accomplished on earth. Since declaring the fast February 1st, God has been answering our prayers seemingly faster and better than we even imagined. Third, we are learning not to say “no” to what God shows us, and to say “yes” to where the Spirit moves us.
Please join us in PRAYER! It was a true revelation one day when I learned that asking for prayer for this mission is ACTUALLY MORE IMPORTANT than asking for funding. Sure, I have always asked for prayer, but now, I realize it is MORE IMPORTANT that YOU PRAY FOR US than anything! Please pray for these things in addition to our list on back.
Our current investments to return and land, building, apartments and tools to be purchased for the mission & life. Our budget to be reached 100% Our health, baby, and jobs—including raises, bonuses, and new supporters.Current prayers!
Increase in spiritual gifts! Prayers for Roy Shambow—healing! Prayers for supporter’s successes! Prayers for Pastors to call back, book us, and understand our mission and goals—prayer partners. Prayers for our new business and how to grow it. Prayers for orphans and orphanages. Prayers for Services in March, 2 churches in IA, one in Illinois.OUR BUDGET for Missions:
Moving Expenses Received: $5,700
Moving Expenses Goal: $20,000
Monthly income received: $500-700
Monthly Income Goal: $5,000
OUR IMI Land Fund Rec.: $6,000
IMI Land Fund Matched: $1.000
IMI (the parent ministry) will match dollar-4–dollar for land/building. We will keep you informed to that amount also.
Next year Christmas Projects: $210
********WE MAY HAVE LAND IN UKRAINE, pray 4 wisdom and price.