Dear Family & Friends,
Jesus came to them walking on the sea. When the disciples saw him walking on the water they were terrified and said, “It’s a ghost!” and cried out with fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them: “Have courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” Peter said to him, “Lord, if it is you, order me to come to you on the water.” So he said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind he became afraid. And starting to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Matt. 14:25b – 30 NET Bible
The past week we were Tennessee attending Johnson University’s Homecoming. The theme text was Matt. 14:25-32, Jesus walking on the water. We were challenged to jump out of the boat and into an adventure with Jesus. We recognize that this, at times, will be fearful, even dangerous, but Jesus is with us. If we keep our eyes set upon Him, we will be able to accomplish what He has for us to do without being overcome with fear. How many of us are like Peter and actually get out of the boat? How many of us are like the other 11 and never even think about getting out of the boat? Let us commit to pray for each other, that we would not allow fear to keep us from the adventure of a lifetime with Jesus.
Please pray for the Edwards family as they make plans to relocate their family and ministry from Taipei to Taichung this summer. They have located a few possible apartments or townhouses. Please pray that they will receive direction from the Holy Spirit as to which area of the city they should locate.
The Lord has placed on our hearts that we need to plant a simple church or house church in the building complex where we live. Please join us in praying for guidance how to best reach out to people so as to begin this new church plant.
We enjoyed staying with John’s sister this week while we were in Tennessee. Andrew and Moriah had a good time playing with their cousins. This Sunday we will be reporting at the First Christian Church in Grayville, IL. Next weekend we will travel to Bloomington, IN to visit with John’s mom and his brother’s family. Thank you for praying for us as we travel.
We are thankful for all the support that we have received through the years. We are also grateful for the additional $400.00 of monthly support we have raised so far. We still hope to raise more monthly support and one-time support for a used van when we return to Taiwan. Cost of living changes, the kids’ school tuition, and the lower value of the American dollar are all attributing factors to this need of more monthly support. Please join us in praying for others to partner with us in ministry. We are truly blessed to have ALL of you as a part of our lives and ministry.
God Bless,
John & Cheryl
1. Please commit with us to pray for each other to not allow fear to keep us from jumping out of the boat with Jesus.
2. Please pray for the Edwards as they relocate their family and ministry from Taipei to Taichung.
3. Please pray with us as we seek the Lord’s direction as to how to reach out to the people in our building complex.
4. Thank you for praying for us as we travel.
5. Thank you for praying with us as we continue to seek additional partners in ministry.
Posted on August 16th, 2012 by dunns
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