And the clock is ticking! We have until Sunday, May 20th to complete the challenge of having 30 people commit to invest $30 per month all within 30 days. We have been praying for God to bring this team of financial partners together who will, alongside us, help to share the message of Hope with the Togolese in West Africa. If you or someone you know would be interested in joining with us just let us know!
In the past month we have had a great time getting to know more fellow believers in our area, hearing their heart for missions, and really being able to pray with them and for them. It's so encouraging to know that God has people all over the world that are being used in awesome ways to serve Him. We were also excited and challenged as we attended a training on how to share the Gospel with Muslims. We are praying for opportunities here in the States to share our faith with those who have embraced Islam.
Waiting
I've been waiting for months -months, I say- for Silas to start walking. For one thing it gives me comfort to know he is developmentally on track and for another he's heavy. I'm tired of carrying him around everywhere. He started standing, pulling up and "cruising" long before other kids usually do, but that didn't seem to make any difference. No matter what we tried he would not walk. Finally, late last week he just stood up and took off. First walking a bit, and within a few minutes he was even running some. He was laughing and giggling the whole time. He was 16 months old, and I thought (and probably said out loud) "FINALLY!". He walks, and he is really pretty good at it. Much better than most babies who are beginning walkers. I asked Andy about it and he said, "He's been watching others, and just waiting until he thought he had the skills." Such a good reminder of all involved in this "pre-field" part of my life. I so want to rush to Togo and start doing stuff, but I doubt that I would do much of it very well or effectively without the preparation time God is giving me. I am grateful for the reminder to wait patiently as God prepares me in His timing for the work He's called us to do.
Prayer Needs
Praises
"So, when do you plan on leaving for Africa?"
A common question posed to us, and it's a loaded one. But simply put,
Wow! What an incredible opportunity we had over the last few weeks. Getting to Togo was cake compared to the travel within.
