Greetings in Jesus’ name!
Like many of you, summer is a
special time for family. Here are
some of our family highlights and prayer requests, as well as news from our
spiritual family. Enjoy!
PA and NY Trip Danelle and I
traveled almost 3,000 miles to be with our family
in August. We had a fantastic trip. One highlight in Pittsburgh was a special
dinner and outdoor showing of their childhood movie, “Bold World!” The kids in
their neighborhood used a Super 8 Camera to film a movie they stared in. It was
the 50th anniversary, and many cast members showed up for the
celebration. Danelle’s brother Danny, and his wife Kerry, went all out
collecting old movie props and providing movie snacks from that time period. We
enjoyed many laughs and a few tears during the evening. The entire weekend was
encouraging, including several spiritual conversations. God answered your
prayers (again) for Danelle’s family.
Then we drove to NYC and picked up
our granddaughters, Jasper and Dewey. My brother graciously allowed us to use
his cabin in Northfield, Mass for the week. Dewey learned to ride a bike! We
read & discussed the book of Esther with Jasper (she’s 9 going on 19!), and
had fun hiking, eating ice cream, and swimming. Thank you Kurt! Thank you
Lord!!! He answered your prayers again!
“Respect everyone, and love the family of believers. Fear God,
and respect the king.” 1 Peter 2:17
Tampa Conference Timmy Powers
and I attended a conference in August on discipleship in Tampa sponsored by Big
Life Ministries. Our good friend Forrest Head invited us to this week of
intense training. We also enjoyed fellowship with the Pavel Vopalecký family and their team from the Czech
Republic. Timmy and others have worked with them over there. It was cool to meet
those that our house church had fervently prayed for! Lord willing, we may see
them next year in their country to spread the gospel!
Atlanta House Church Our church in
Atlanta has been asking God to reveal Himself to our families and friends. We’ve been praying for all of them, including
our grandchildren, to come to know their need for the Lord Jesus and come to
know Him personally. Would you please join us?
Prayer
Requests
1. Timmy Serving in Europe. Timmy
will be in Europe the next 5 weeks, & his wife Kenyon will join him for 2
of those weeks. Pray for hearts to be open as they teach & train nationals.
Pray for God to make more disciples who will start more spiritual families (churches).
2. Pittsburgh & NYC Family Pray for God’s mighty work in our family in Pittsburgh & New York to
bless and to transform their lives!
3. Clemson Outreach &
Regional (October 20-22) I will join Brian Bridgeman for a few days of
outreach to Clemson students. Then Friday & Saturday is our regional
leadership meeting. Pray for students to be open to the Lord. Pray for God to
lead our leaders meeting as well.
4. Regional House Church Conference (October 28-30) Please pray for
the churches from Raleigh, Atlanta, and Gainesville as we gather in Charleston,
SC to hear from God and apply truth to our lives. Pray too for Todd Watkins,
our conference speaker, to be filled with the Spirit and wisdom. We want to
grow in our love for the Lord Jesus which will overflow in our love for each
other and those who aren’t in the family
of God.
Thank you so much for being part of
our family!
Steve and
Danelle
www.reliant.org
11002 Lake Hart Dr, Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32832 www.gcmnelson.com
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