Hope this letter finds you remembering that there is a meaning beyond absurdity, and sure that every little deed counts, that every word has power. Never forget that you can still do your share to redeem the world in spite of all absurdities and frustrations and disappointments.
We are doing our best to remember this truth as we have been near the point of complete exhaustion recently because of the challenges of sickness, stress, failure, and circumstances that can lead to hopelessness.
Yet our hope is sure because it is in Jesus and our confidence is in Him. We are continually amazed at how creative and capable He truly is to hold us in the palms of His hand. To stop and reflect on the continual provision He provides through His body, other believers, (that’s you guys), is such an important discipline. I think that is why so many Psalms (the prayer book of the Bible), are continually remembering and testifying to Gods wonders and deeds of power and provision. I better reel it back in; I know how hard it is to try to read long emails.
We wanted to let you all know two important updates:
First
We will be having a time of sharing on Saturday March 4th at my parent’s house @ 4:00 p.m. (Please mark your calendars). We will be giving a brief update of the direction of our work with Antioch Network. But mainly we desire just to be with you. We would also value having a focused time of prayer for the upcoming ministry in Senegal.
Second
March 5th I will be leaving for Africa, my family will be leaving March 6th. We will be able to spend almost a week in South Africa getting time with Noleens Family then I will fly up to Northwest Africa, Senegal, to do ministry work with Antioch Network. We will be ministering among the Wolof People. Click on this link if you want to know who the Wolof are:
http://www.2001pray.org/PeopleGroups/Wolof.htm
Prayer Requests: We are asking God to give us the wisdom to ask a number of our friends to consider forming a support group that would represent us before the body of ODF and care for our family. Pray for wisdom, and direction on who to ask.
We are also asking God for a group who would consistently pray for me and the ministry in Senegal for the 11 days I will be there, it is a much spiritual opposition to the message of the gospel and to those who would want to share it, (if you are interested in praying for me and the work in Senegal and for my family while I am away from them please let me know).
Finally pray for Gods financial provision for the work in Senegal. If you would like to give a special gift towards our work in Senegal please designate on your check in the memo section Thurman/Senegal
We are Grateful,
Ryan, Noleen, Ethan & Keilah
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