BECAUSE OF YOU

As we have continued this journey of Fully Relying on God`s Provisions, we have also realized the importance of allowing God to use individuals as partners in this ministry that he has called us to.  It is to that end that we write to you, Thanking You, first and foremost for your prayer partnership but as well and equally needed your financial partnerships.  One of the things we first noticed as we became involved with the ministry of Saints Equipped to Evangelize was the amount of Homeschool families that were directly related to or impacted through the ministry components of Saint Equipped to Evangelize and Saints Bible Institute. 

Study Abroad Italy

Our prayer became that God would begin opening doors for us to share and connect with this community in a new way, which led us to becoming involved in their Annual Convention Activities.  We were excited to be able to share the ministry of Saints Equipped to Evangelize within the setting of several Homeschool Conventions.  It was exciting to see how God continued to open doors for us to share not only with the parents and teens about the opportunities for missions trips and Saints Bible Institute but also the doors that were opened to minister within the children’s programming.  It is our prayer and passion that young people and in turn families are strengthened by seeking God’s direction and calling in their life.  We realize that it is different for everyone and we want to be there to be an encouragement as this process takes place. None of this would be possible if it were not for your prayers and support.  So it is to you we say............   




Because of You and Your Prayers:


We were able to travel over 7200 Kilometers Safely

Anxious Mothers and Fathers were able to talk with us about their child or teens future life plans.


Our Family was strengthened through teamwork, perseverance and seeing God`s Provisions

                  

A young man was able to open his heart to us about his calling to ministry. 


We were able to encourage young people who are praying about their next steps after Graduation

Our Family was able to begin building relationships with the home school community which we pray will lead to young people exploring the idea of missional training and or work 



100`s of children heard the gospel in a fun and engaging way

 


Many people along our 7200 kilometer journey were able to here the story of how God has been opening the doors of ministry for our family



Several thousand people learned about the ministry of Saints Equipped to Evangelize and Saints Bible Institute



                      

We were able to partner with individuals who provided a safe place for our family to sleep and recharge  



We were able to Pack, Prepare and Pray for our journey 

New prayer partners were drawn to our ministry




Families who have a heart for serving were able to explore the possibility of future mission trips to Italy with Saints Equipped to Evangelize

We survived, 2 Blizzards, 3 Bridge Closures and one Breakdown




Our family was able to take some time to be encouraged by the Willis Clan Family of Singers

Happy Easter Everyone

Busyness, Love and Support

February 01!   Can you believe it?  We have already completed 31 days in the year 2016.  It seems like just yesterday that we were putting up the Christmas tree and Decking the Halls.  As it has with us, I am sure this past month has flown by with the busyness of life and family for you.  Whether it is participating in Church Christmas Plays, serving in the Nursing Home, mapping out our 2016 ministry year with S.E.E., ministering alongside of Sturgeon Baptist Church, meeting with potential supporters, leading Basketball camps and Cheer leading programs life has a way of keeping us busy.  We hope however, that as you have begun this New Year, that you have found time to look back at the year past and look towards this Present Year with Hope and Anticipation.  God is always at work!  

Penelope singing her beautiful Christmas Solo

Opal Oliver and Dublin playing serious roles in the Christmas Play

Ezabella joyously singing her Angel Song

And of course Elliot and Ceciley reprising their roles as Mary and Joseph

We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Years Season!

As our family begins this new month we continue to seek and follow God’s leading.  We have found ourselves ever more reliant on HIM for Strength, Guidance and Provisions.  Please pray for us as we continue the vital role of raising support.  As you pray for our family in this area we also invite you to pray for us in other areas as well for :

     Patience       

 Clarity

Wisdom

   Encouragement 

 Health 

Big Brother Dublin loving on his little bro Gunner

The Bible speaks of praying for one another, loving one another and caring for one another.  We know that we would not be where we are, without the faithful prayers and support of our family and friends.  We Thank you for your support and would love to talk with you if God lays it on your heart to consider supporting us in a prayer or financial capacity.    

We are so Thankful to the prayer partners that have committed to prayer for our family and the ministry of Saint Equipped to Evangelize. We know firsthand the power of prayer and the importance of a strong foundation of prayer warriors.  As well we are truly Thankful for those that have committed to become monthly financial partners.  We are still praying for more monthly financial partners so that we may fully engage in the ministry that we feel called to be a part of. We are praying specifically for partners that could maybe commit to $25, $50, $75, $100, $250, or $500 monthly or a once a year donation.  When we stepped out in faith to accept this position we knew that God would lead the way and that we had to follow Him in His timing.   

Just a reminder of who Saints is:  Please also follow the links above to their website

 

The vision for Saints Equipped to Evangelize is to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ in Italy and build thriving local churches in the midst of a secular culture. We do this by:

Equipping

ordinary people for evangelism, discipleship and missions-- short term and long term-- across cultures. 

Supporting

missionaries and local churches on the field in Italy as they carry out the great commission.

Increasing 

understanding of and prayer for the spiritual poverty in Italy among churches in the North America

What About Us

 

As we continue this process of raising our support we wanted to share with you again some of the details of how we (specifically) will be ministering with Saints Equipped to Evangelize.....

We will be sharing the ministries of S.E.E. with churches, schools, camps, conferences and individuals both in Canada and in the US.

We will be a voice of encouragement to anyone responding to how God may be preparing their hearts for future ministry opportunities such as mission trips or church planting with S.E.E.

As a point person for Future Mission Teams, we will be helping them prepare for their time In Italy.

As a recruiter we will be helping current and future Saint`s Bible Institute students prepare for and complete their time at SBI. 

Above all, we will be serving alongside of the other Missionaries and Staff of Saints Equipped to Evangelize to spread the Good News of the Gospel.

Please drop us a message and let us know how we can be praying for you and how you are doing.