Friday, May 28, 2010

Pre-Summer Update 2.

Good Morning.

First and foremost, THANK YOU, to all of you who have been praying for the Ireland Team. Prayer is such a huge part of what we are going to be doing this summer and I am so grateful to have such a strong prayer team. Please be in prayer the next few weeks, that our team would be arriving at Training Camp with an open heart and willingness to serve. Also, please be in prayer for one of our students, Jason, who was recently hit by a car while riding his bike. Pray that God would heal him physically and give him a quick recovery as Student Week is less than a month away! Thank you.

You know, if there was ever any doubt in my mind back in March that God wanted me on this team, that doubt is gone now. Financially God has provided for me like only He can. Finances currently in my account + 3 expected future donations = I recently broke the $3,000 mark and I am less than $500 away from having everything I need this summer. I feel hugely blessed.

15 Days until I arrive at Training Camp!

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Pre-Summer Update 1.

Hello.

Things are starting to get rolling! Job and Bethany Hammond (who will be leading our trip this summer) had been specifically praying for God to reveal two individuals who would, along with them, form Ireland's leadership team. I have the privilege of being one of these individuals and just recently we discovered the other. Job, Bethany, myself, and Charissa Pedro all served together in China in 2008 and we all have a great relationship with each other which I think will serve us well as we lead a team to Ireland. It is such a blessing to know exactly who I will be working with this summer. Thank you God.

Financially, God has provided as well. In the three weeks since I sent out my letters I have received 16 donations totaling $1,000 and I have 8 more expected donations coming in! I am 2/7 of the way to my goal of $3,500. Thank you to all of you who have chosen to support this mission financially. If you would like to make a contribution you can do so right here. Just type the amount you would like to give and select my name from the drop down menu - Becker, Jack (P005689).

I would also to thank those of you who have been praying for this team as it comes together. I encourage you to continue interceding on our behalf, asking the Father to soften the hearts in Ireland. Thank you.

Top Photo: Job and Bethany Hammond.
Bottom Photo: Charissa Pedro and I.