This will be another shorter report without photos, but I want to keep you updated.
Thanks so much for your prayers for this second trip. I still have two more visits before finishing the trip, but the presentations and visits have been very enjoyable, and the weather has been better than it was last month. Some adjustments had to be made, but I’m so glad that I’ve been able to see everyone. Please pray for those who are struggling with health issues.
Each of my hosts has encouraged me greatly, and it was wonderful to see friends whom I haven’t seen for decades, as well as those I see on Home Assignments, and also to make new friends. Thank you for your prayers for health, for safe driving, and for good visits. I should be “home” by the end of this week and will have a few days before starting the next trip in August, which will cover New York and northern Ontario.
God has faithfully provided for me in His perfect timing. On the Saturday before beginning this trip on Monday, I signed the contract to take possession of my retirement housing, my new home, on September 1st! That was the earliest I would have wanted to have my own home, but I didn’t expect anything until next year. I hope to take most of the first week of September to move in before resuming supporter visits. I praise God for this provision and am grateful to those of you who have provided some of the basics, so I should be able to move in right away.
The ten people from El Faro who participated in the outreach trip had a fantastic time and have grown in their faith. They, along with the church, have begun planning for next year’s youth camp. They desire to make it free for unsaved youth so that as many as possible can hear the Good News. Please pray for the planning and fundraising efforts, and that the Lord will supply all the volunteers needed.
Please don’t grow weary in praying for the property title process. This has taken much longer than we would like, but God’s timing is perfect.
Grateful for your prayers – and for the Lord’s answers!
PS for Canadians – I have a new personal giving link: https://team.org/w/cad/115797. Here is what TEAM of Canada wrote to explain it: As stewards entrusted with the resources we are given, whether that be people, finances, or tools, we are always open to opportunities to improve. Last Fall, we switched systems that processed automatic bank withdrawals for donations and now we have the opportunity to do the same thing for recurring credit card transactions. This change will allow us to process transactions more easily, with a better integrated system, resulting in lower costs and people time while potentially giving you more features.
If you would like to make a contribution to my support, you could click on the appropriate link:
For Canadian donations: https://team.org/w/cad/115797
For US donations: https://give.team.org/fundraiser/3232846
Brenda
