Updates

“Do not be afraid” is the Lord’s command and His divine encouragement to those who at His bidding are launching upon new seas; God’s presence and preservation forbid so much as one unbelieving fear. Without our God we would be afraid to move; but when He bids us to, it would be dangerous to linger. … Continue reading August 24, 2022 →

Hello friends, Last week was the 20schemes Staff Week where about 120 people (the majority of the 20schemes staff) gathered together for three days to get caught up on admin changes, to listen to the Word being preached, to sing together, and to just get time to be with one another. It is wild to … Continue reading August 18, 2022 →

https://youtu.be/nMSFuEwq86g Friends, Above I share a couple of stories about how God is moving in Merkinch, specifically in the lives of The Poet and the woman I call L. What comes to mind now is a verse from 2 Corinthians 1 which says, “You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give … Continue reading August 3, 2022 →

Dear friends, Summer is in full-swing here. We are also having a “heatwave” that topped out at about 80 Fahrenheit this week. It makes me chuckle that being here for two years has made me so unaccustomed to such warmth…I blend in with all the sunburnt locals. 🙂 Absolutely stunning to have the sun out this … Continue reading July 20, 2022 →

Dear friends, I just finished helping put some friends’ children to bed. These children have been very special to me during my whole time here in Merkinch. And so I am feeling rather thoughtful tonight as I realise that my time with these wee ones is soon drawing to a close. As I have told … Continue reading July 13, 2022 →

Hello friends, Over the last year I have been really wrestling over whether or not to stay longer with 20schemes after my two-year internship here in Merkinch ends. It’s been a lot to consider, and I’ve been seeking counsel and just crying out to God for direction and clarity. James 1:5 has been a comfort … Continue reading July 6, 2022 →

Hello friends, Much gratefulness to you for all of your prayers for me over the last two weeks. I had some very intentional time away getting rest and spending time with my dear parents who visited me. Such a refreshment to my heart! Thank you for praying that the Lord would meet with me during … Continue reading June 29, 2022 →

https://youtu.be/1LaWp_a3X5g Hi friends, Above is a wee update, but I also wanted to write and ask for your prayers in a specific way over the next two weeks. I will be taking time off over the next couple of weeks, and I would love your prayers for that to be not only a time of … Continue reading June 9, 2022 →

Dear friends, Please would you continue to pray for Daisy’s owner? I had a lovely time with her this week getting some painting supplies for her home and then having a meal with her. She opened up a lot to me about her life and asked some questions she has about Jesus. She also said … Continue reading May 25, 2022 →

“We go to all the world /  With kingdom hope unfurled /  No other name has power to save /  But Jesus Christ the Lord //” Hi friends, This last Friday our church started up our Breakthrough ministry again. This is where we invite people from our community to come and see what the Psalms … Continue reading May 18, 2022 →