Prayers

As time slips by and we close in on our expected departure date we will find ourselves in greater need of your prayers.

* Physical and emotional needs-
Satan will continue to discourage us during this time of preparation. Please pray for our health as we deal with the things that we need to accomplish. Pray for our emotional needs as it is easy to feel alone on this journey.


* Family relationships-
Pray for our marriage, and pray for Tyler. This can and will be a stressful time and we want God to brings us even closer as a family as we deal with the stresses of life. Pray that we will continue to grow spiritually and that we can be example of Jesus to others. Pray that we will nurture our friendships as those we leave behind will be our connection back home.

*Communication-
Pray for us in the area of language learning and sharing of the Gospel. Also pray as we begin the task of raising support we would be able to effectively communicate the mission God has laid out for us.

* Impacto-
Pray for Impacto Ministry as they prepare for our arrival. Pray for each person by name and ask God to use each one to strengthen the ministry. Pray that we will become an effective part of this team and not a burden.

*Guatemala-
Pray for this nation and it's people. Pray that God will work in hearts and that disciples will be created that will share with the people of Guatemala.

*Central Church-
Pray for our church and the staff. Pray the pastors and elders will continue to have the vision of Jesus to reach the world.

Dusty, Tyler and I appreciate your prayers and friendship. We love you and pray that God will bless everyone that reads this post.


Fred (Eagle 1)

The other 90

When we hear the words stewardship in church, we brace ourselves for the message of giving. Maybe you are one of the small percentage of Christians that obediently tithe. You sit straight in your seat feeling proud because you know this is directed at others. We are reminded that all we have belongs to God. Do we really believe He is only concerned about 10% of that? I think God has a stake in everything we have. He wants to know you are also glorifying him with the other 90%. So, how are you handling the other 90?

Fred (Eagle 1)

I am a Christian...

WHEN I SAY, "I AM A CHRISTIAN"

When I say, "I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting, "I’ve been saved!"
I'm whispering, "I get lost!
That's why I chose this way"

When I say, "I am a Christian"
I don't speak with human pride
I'm confessing that I stumble—
Needing God to be my guide

When I say, "I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong
I'm professing that I'm weak
And pray for strength to carry on

When I say, "I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success
I'm admitting that I've failed
And cannot ever pay the debt

When I say, "I am a Christian"
I don't think I know it all
I submit to my confusion
Asking humbly to be taught

When I say, "I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect
My flaws are all too visible
But God believes I'm worth it

When I say, "I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartache,
Which is why I seek His name

When I say, "I am a Christian"
I do not wish to judge
I have no authority...
I only know I'm loved

Used by Permission
Copyright 1988 Carol Wimmer

Taking a different path

We are brought up these days as dreamers. The dreams that have been ingrained in us usually involve large homes, great jobs and big bank accounts.
We often describe at some point coming to a fork in the road of our life, and we picture that fork being two pronged. Maybe that fork really has three prongs. One prong is the turn that gets us off course onto a dark road of sin and a sure path to hell. The middle prong looks a lot like the dream we had for our lives. There is nothing wrong with being prosperous, we can still serve God on this path. The third prong is labeled "a different path", on this path God ask you to put aside your earthly possessions and to use your life to bring glory to him. This path may be a little bumpier along the way, but the rewards and blessings you receive along the way make the journey all the more enjoyable.
This is path our family will be taking and we seek you prayers along the way.

What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? (Matthew 16:26 NIV)



Fred (Eagle One)