Heart to Heart
Fall is officially here, and the proof is seen in the changing colors of the leaves, the cooler mornings, the potential for our first frost as we move into October, and perhaps even a few snowflakes. From a ministry perspective, this month marks the time when different ministry efforts step it up several notches, as we seek to come alongside people, offering HELP and HOPE.
Pastor Phil & I leave today, for the Rocky Mtn District IGNITE Conference in Bozeman this week. It is a time to recharge the batteries and connect with colleagues in ministry, as we anticipate the heavy push that come from now until the end of December. Pray for us, as we lean into this time.
On October 8th, Diana and I will be jumping on a plane and heading to Thailand, where we will be gathering with other CAMA people and celebrating 50 years of God’s goodness and compassion being shared with the most needy in our world. One of the anticipated highlights of this time away for Diana and I, is getting to meet face-to-face with IWs that we have prayed for and supported for decades. We will have opportunity to listen to CAMA worker’s stories, to pray with them and to encourage them as we look to the future. Providentially, we will be able to celebrate a dear couple’s soon retirement from overseas ministry. This couple has stood by us in ministry for more than 30 years.
Another bonus from doing this whirlwind trip to Thailand, is the opportunity to sit with African CAMA staff, and talk thru the upcoming FAC short term mission team’s trip to Senegal in January 2025. We will fine tune the details and work thru what activities we can engage in, that best supports the vision of the IWs on the field. So pray for us, as we travel thousands of miles and likely miss out on some sleep, so that we can bless and encourage our international workers.
Once we arrive back home, it’s only a couple weeks before FAC hosts the Party @ The Patch on Oct.31st. We anticipate that we could see even more people from the community join us, after they enjoyed the BLOCK PARTY back in September. Will you partner with us serve at this major outreach event? You can sign up on the table in the Lobby. OF course, we also need donated CANDY, so that we can fill treat bags for the children. Thanks in advance, for helping us love on our neighbors, in Jesus’ name.
It's a privilege to serve next to you, and to represent our FAC family in different places within our District and our world. Pray for strength & stamina, as we continue to invest heavily for the sake of the Kingdom.
Praying FIRST,
Pastor Adriaan & Diana ><>