Saturday, October 30, 2010

Missions Conference

Hi. This last week I participated in the missions conference at South Church in Lansing, Mi.
The week was power packed.
Saturday, Oct 23 Welcome & Meeting
Sunday, Oct 24 I had youth Sunday school, as well as a short part in the first service.
Sunday Night service.
Monday, Oct 25- Breakfast meeting with missionaries, Lunch with Seniors, Home meetings
Tues, Oct 26, Breakfast with missionaries, Lunch meeting, Tues Night, supper & communion meeting.
Wednesday, Oct 27, Mens prayer breakfast, lunch with church members, International dinner wed night.
I spoke in Awana as well. Both Sparkies & T&T.
Caleb's friend send a special greeting to him.

Smiley sparkies

A pic from our Missionary communion evening.
Thursday the conference was over, but I was able to meet with local pastor from another church for lunch.
Sunday Oct 31... Heading to Rockford, MI for a special retirement celebration for Eadelmans.
After the morning service and reception, I'll be heading back to home.

Thanks for praying for us.
God really enabled me to speak clearly and well this week. I felt like I had a lot of chances to answer questions etc. People seemed to be engaged, and relate to the stories & ideas I shared.

We do have some support to raise before we go back to Mali... and we really need a car...
Our goal for the car is $6000. Pray with us that God would touch people to partner with us.
Pray that they would pray, and give, and be willing to come and visit and see the work.
If you think there is an opportunity for us to share at your Bible study, small group, sunday school class, youth meeting etc... we're willing. Please contact us... and we'll do our best to make that happen. Now is the time to book for January, February, March...

Hilary has made a very positive turn for the better at college. Thanks for praying for her.
We really need her to be settled and in a good place as we leave her in the USA while we return to Mali.

Thanks for stopping by
Tom & Lisa