Overview from the Mongolian Invasion! The two weeks flew by. Everyday the group was out meeting Mongolians over the city and then hosting three day events over the weekend. As a result, a local leadership team was formed and steps continue to be taken to see a healthy, new church plant for Mongolian speaking people. They are hard workers, kind and were a joy to be with.Team from Riverbend joined me this past month and helped kick start more activity as warmer days finally arrived. Here, Bob, Jane and Lori are joined with Göran, a member from a partnering church in downtown Stockholm, serving coffee in the centre of my village. Through park outreach and coffee table, seeds were sown, literature handed out and a few new contacts were made. Thankful of the opportunity to continue to cultivate God’s presence in this community.Last weekend, I was invited to participate in a Christian conference entitle, In the Middle of Life. About 60 people between the ages of 30 to 50 gathered for fun, fellowship and to press into the Lord. The sessions I had the opportunity to facilitate included: Pursuing Holiness, A Successful Life: Knowing Jesus (perspective learned from Philippians 3), and Laying it down (a look at trusting God from Genesis 22). It was a weekend with great conversations, new friends and hopefully all of us deepening our relationship with Jesus. The family on the right of the table moved to Sweden a few months ago not looking to being drafted into the war. As they are still looking for housing, they are staying with me. Our conversations are through a translation app using Russian and Swedish. Anton has found a job locally, praise God! Please pray for housing as they have been transient for almost a year and would love to get settled especially for the boys (7 and 9 years old).
Life seems continue to unfold differently than I expect, but certainly. more exciting! Thankful for the moments to rub shoulders with so many nations. Culture is beautiful and fascinating! Want to hear what is coming up? Please keep these things in prayer. This first weekend of June I have the privilege to attend a church planting conference where I am anticipating learning best practice about working with many of the hard to reach people groups, be coached in how to improve in the local work, and fellowship with like minded workers. The second weekend of June, a team of two (one of my old college students from 15 years ago and his wife!), will join me in the work here for a week. The fourth weekend of June I will get to join my family in celebrating my mother’s 70th birthday! Yes a very full month. I appreciate the prayers!
There is also the upcoming summer project…a team of 12 to 15 people traveling to three different cities across Europe engaging a local church and assisting in outreach and discipleship. Wanting to see the bride continue to grow, disciples to mature and communities impacted with the love and kindness of Christ. Please pray for us as this next month with will wrap up all the planning and preparations.
I don’t believe we’ve had the chance to meet yet! I’m Adrienne, our new team liaison. I wanted to let you know that I so enjoyed reading your update! We prayed over your ministry and your specific prayer requests this week in our International Team staff meeting. Praying your conference goes well this weekend and that you’ll leave it excited about what’s to come! I can’t wait to watch what God continues to do through your ministry!
As always, let us know if there’s any way we can help.
Grace and blessings,
Adrienne
ADRIENNE LANSING
Program Liaison
International Program Team
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Excited for your upcoming season. Praying for strength, wisdom and provision for all is given ing you to do. Knowing He is faithful to accomplish all that He has determined. I pray you find deep joy and peace in Him as you enjoy this journey. 🙏
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