We received and update from dear friends that are missionaries in Poland. Greg was my youth pastor when I lived in Germany. Great people. I thought I would share with you all--what God is doing 1/2 way around the world! OUR GOD IS ALMIGHTY AND ALL POWERFUL....read below....I loved this so wanted to share. --a little background H2O that they reference was prayed over for years before they were able to bid on the property--complete a God thing--and it just continues to get better....see below.
-Pennie & Aaron
Autumn Harvest - JOSIAH VENTURE---POLAND
$600,000 Pledged to H2ORecently Greg received a call from Dave Patty."Greg, I'm on a road trip and I just received a call that someone has pledged $600,000 to H2O!" Thank you Lord for your provision!What does this mean? Well, it's time to put in windows, pour a new floor, and finish a good portion of the main building. H2O is opening next summer, 2010! Stand up, throw you hands in the air, jump and give thanks to the Lord.We estimate 11,190 hours of volunteer work has gone into this project over the last 3 years! Thank you for partnering with us through prayer, financial support, a listening ear, an encouraging spirit, arms with rolled up sleeves ready for work, and a desire to see Poland transformed through the next generation.We'll keep you posted.In Christ,Heidi for the Carlson family -->
Doubling our Fruit
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Last month, 14 young leaders (pictured above) attended Josiah Venture's International Training Conference focusing on Discipleship - double from the previous year. God impressed something on each of our hearts to pass the baton on to others. We met yesterday to share how the first month back home went:
I returned to the basics of my faith. I repented from certain activities in my life. I lead meetings differently.
I shared the gospel with several people the week following the conference. I pray often for God to open the door to share my faith whenever I can: at a wedding reception, commuting to school, interacting with friends from school.
I am seldom out in the community because my office is in my home. I am praying and seeking for people & opportunities. I started a small group for our female leaders to encourage them and care for them.
I returned knowing I wanted my small group to serve our community, perhaps an orphanage. I prayed for a way to communicate this to my group without it being just my vision.
Over the last year I cross paths with and chatted with a woman in my neighborhood. Next week I'm going to her home for a meal.
The most challenging people in my life right now are the construction workers working on our house. I've tried so many things; I'm out of ideas.
Our leadership meetings are different. We now have a unified vision of ministry instead of event planning.
I realized I was so busy doing ministry that I was not growing. I am stepping back from some things in order to gain depth in my relationship with God.
My conversations with others are meant to be purposeful. I sense a difference when I meet others in town or talk with friends.
I want to meet 3 women in their homes during the week.
This was only half of the group. The other half are meeting in Wroclaw, located in western Poland. Our next follow up appointment is Nov 15th. -->
Prayer for Oct/Nov:
God's leading these 13 young leaders towards passing the baton of discipleship
Final details in hiring a contractor to start construction on H2O
Greg and I will take the written exam to get our Polish drivers license this month!
Kelsey turns 12 November 10th!
How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you?1 Thessalonians 3:9
-Pennie & Aaron
Autumn Harvest - JOSIAH VENTURE---POLAND
$600,000 Pledged to H2ORecently Greg received a call from Dave Patty."Greg, I'm on a road trip and I just received a call that someone has pledged $600,000 to H2O!" Thank you Lord for your provision!What does this mean? Well, it's time to put in windows, pour a new floor, and finish a good portion of the main building. H2O is opening next summer, 2010! Stand up, throw you hands in the air, jump and give thanks to the Lord.We estimate 11,190 hours of volunteer work has gone into this project over the last 3 years! Thank you for partnering with us through prayer, financial support, a listening ear, an encouraging spirit, arms with rolled up sleeves ready for work, and a desire to see Poland transformed through the next generation.We'll keep you posted.In Christ,Heidi for the Carlson family -->
Doubling our Fruit
-->
Last month, 14 young leaders (pictured above) attended Josiah Venture's International Training Conference focusing on Discipleship - double from the previous year. God impressed something on each of our hearts to pass the baton on to others. We met yesterday to share how the first month back home went:
I returned to the basics of my faith. I repented from certain activities in my life. I lead meetings differently.
I shared the gospel with several people the week following the conference. I pray often for God to open the door to share my faith whenever I can: at a wedding reception, commuting to school, interacting with friends from school.
I am seldom out in the community because my office is in my home. I am praying and seeking for people & opportunities. I started a small group for our female leaders to encourage them and care for them.
I returned knowing I wanted my small group to serve our community, perhaps an orphanage. I prayed for a way to communicate this to my group without it being just my vision.
Over the last year I cross paths with and chatted with a woman in my neighborhood. Next week I'm going to her home for a meal.
The most challenging people in my life right now are the construction workers working on our house. I've tried so many things; I'm out of ideas.
Our leadership meetings are different. We now have a unified vision of ministry instead of event planning.
I realized I was so busy doing ministry that I was not growing. I am stepping back from some things in order to gain depth in my relationship with God.
My conversations with others are meant to be purposeful. I sense a difference when I meet others in town or talk with friends.
I want to meet 3 women in their homes during the week.
This was only half of the group. The other half are meeting in Wroclaw, located in western Poland. Our next follow up appointment is Nov 15th. -->
Prayer for Oct/Nov:
God's leading these 13 young leaders towards passing the baton of discipleship
Final details in hiring a contractor to start construction on H2O
Greg and I will take the written exam to get our Polish drivers license this month!
Kelsey turns 12 November 10th!
How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you?1 Thessalonians 3:9
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