Today we were blessed with a London blizzard! Eight inches of snow in 24 hours. It was gorgeous. The entire city ground to a halt and families came out to play together. We are so blessed by the friends that we have here and their constant example of humility before God. We spent the day with two families from our team and a friend who is praying about coming to work with us here. It is good to slow down and just be.
To follow up on our last note, we have been unsuccessful in our attempts for Nick and Shannan to enter the UK. On Friday afternoon we received word from the last possible sponsor, and informed Nick and Shannan on Saturday. We are disappointed to say the least, but we press on with them in faith that God does not cease to remain the creator and Lord simply because we cannot understand life.
Nick and Shannan (along with two other interns who were bound for Cardiff) should make a decision this week about their new home for the next 5 months. Please pray for them as they sort through God's direction in their life and make disciples of Jesus as they go. Pray that they will have opportunities to talk about the hope that they have and the courage and faith to share life with these people.
The grant application for the Hoodies youth centre was sent in today. Pray that this group will receive the proper funds to continue in the vision.
Angie and I will be working this week on our vision and goals for the next 6 months. God has begun to give shape to some of our passions. Pray for wisdom and guidance.
Landree has been with us for nearly a week now and will return to Texas on Wednesday. Please pray for her as she listens for God's voice in the midst of the chaos of this world. Right now we look forward to her joining us in the autumn, but we always want to leave room for God to change directions. For now we will begin a conversation about her fit within the vision that God is shaping in front of us.