Dear Praying
Friends,
Atlanta House Church We are thankful that both Ana Groff and Cathlyn Yong
found great jobs, in Tucson and Chicago respectively, but are sad to see them
leave. We like to think that we are “sending them out” instead. Actually, that
is a more accurate description, since both of them have the heart of an evangelist
and long for others to know Jesus. They will be on mission!
Speaking of
being on mission, Danelle and I have had several opportunities to engage our
neighbors in gospel conversations. Last week we had our new neighbors over for
dinner and we had 3.5 hours of deep conversation! God also allowed me to share
the gospel with an entire Hispanic family a few weeks ago when I was rescuing a
swarm of honey bees from their yard. We talked for a while and I gave them a
copy of my book, Secure In An Insecure World, hoping to continue our
conversation. When I returned that evening to collect the bees, ten of them
came out to talk about God, marriage, and the family! They said they loved my
book and asked me to sign it for them. Lesson: Be ready! “Conduct yourself with wisdom in your interactions with outsiders
(non-believers), make the most of each opportunity [treating it as something
precious].” (Amplified Bible)
Prayer & Praise
1. Atlanta House Church Ask God to
provide Cathlyn (wearing white shoes) and Ana Groff (with no shoes J)
with great church families and to adjust to their new jobs. Pray too for our
new neighbors & the Hispanic family to come to know Christ! Pray for more
open hearts this summer.
2. St. Petersburg Church Ask our Lord
to give grace to Jon and Pam Trunk to follow His Spirit and His word as they
lead and care for the church. Danelle and I may return in August to assist
them.
3. David & Stephanie Moving David got a job
at Old Dominion University in Virginia, Beach. They leave this Friday. Ask God to give them the grace to adjust to a new
community and a new job - all with a new baby and 3 young boys in tow! They
also want to start a house church.
4. Pastors Conference Pray for the Great Commission Church
pastors as we meet this week in
Minneapolis. May we hear from God, be refreshed in our faith and encourage one
another.
We
are grateful for your prayers,
Steve & Danelle
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