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Praises
As our fellowship here prepares to pass its second anniversary, we ask that you would be asking the Father together with us for Him to teach us how to better co-labour with Him, and to trust Him to lead His own fellowship.
At our Easter Sunday, we had 5 friends get dunked and share their story. One of the women had actually participated in our first round of Dunking classes back in 2022, but because of strong opposition of her then boyfriend, she decided to step away from the Father. In her testimony, she told the story of what life was like without the Father, and how He pursued her and lovingly guided her back. With joyful tears streaming down her face, she proclaimed to all of us that she would never leave His side again.
This summer we will be saying goodbye to 3 families who have lived and served here for 14+ years. They have planted many seeds and watered many soils, and have also paved the way for believers here with more opportunity and foundation for growth. We are so thankful for their faithfulness in the Father's big story, and are inspired to continue.
Prayer
Upcoming trip: Our company hosts a bi-annual conference for us to gather with other like-minded workers. We hope to learn, be encouraged, and be refreshed. But first, we need to tie up some loose ends here and that's a bit stressful.
Training of (local) leaders: We have a handful of local leaders that are being trained in various capacities, but sometimes it feels hard to get real commitment. There are many circumstances and reasons - family, sickness, work. We know there's no rushing it, but would you lift this up and help us ask for wisdom?
3 sets of couples in our fellowship - each of them aredating or engaged to a not yet believer. Each knows the difficulties that come with being yoked unevenly. May the Father give them wisdom and mercy.
Summer retreat: The whole Sunday group will be going away for 3-days, 2-nights at the end of July. We hope it will be a great time for bonds to grow stronger and for faith to deepen. Members are also welcome to invite their close friends and/or family.