Our socks are off!

One week from today we're heading to Poland. God has just blown our socks off in these last two weeks, mostly through YOU. Thank you all who are supporting us prayerfully and financially. We won't have an official update on our financial support until next week, but we estimate that we are very close to our goal. God always provides, doesn't He?

This week I've been reading God's Heart for the Nations by Jeff Lewis. Throughout the Bible, we're reminded that God's purpose for everything is for the glory of His name. While we are going to Poland to bring the gospel to the people, it's helpful to remember the bigger picture: we're going to Poland for His name's sake. May everything we do there bring Him glory. May what you do today also bring Him glory.

Here's how you can pray (& praise!) right now:

• Pray that our team (Larry, Chrissy, Kenji, Heather and David) will grow in our love for the Lord, for each other, and for the Polish people. (Phil 1:9-11)
• Pray that we keep in mind the bigger picture, as described above.
• Praise God for his provision financially. He has blessed our socks off through you!
• Praise God for the prayer team He has raised up. (If you're reading this, then that team probably includes you - thanks!) Please pray for the team's faithfulness through the next month.
• We see our mission to Poland as a long-term relationship with the Polish kids and the PROeM staff. Please pray for these relationships, that God will grant us wisdom to know how to meet their needs.
• This year's summer camps are already underway. Pray for the campers. Many are returning after making first-time decisions for Christ last year. Others will hear the gospel for the first time. Most of them are steeped in a religious tradition that emphasizes a fierce and judgemental God. Pray that they grow to understand God's love for them. This week (7/12-7/18) the campers are 14+ years old and the theme of the camp is the arts. Campers are learning to praise God through music, art, dance and film right now!
• Jet lag is never fun and Chrissy is concerned about what it will be like with an 8 month old. Please pray for travel mercies.

One more thing: We intend to update this blogsite much more frequently now. Please check back soon!