- Several appreciation events at South Hills. It is so awesome to hear how God has used my gifts and ministry over the last 5+ years to help so many at such deep levels. It continues to embolden me to take risks and get out to the hurting and broken international leaders as soon as possible!
- A few days of travel to visit old friends and their churches. I thought our time there would be about making conncections for potential future support. Silly me. There have been opportunities for ministry already. One of my dreams has been that, when I am in the U.S., I will be able to come alongside leaders here as I will be doing in other countries. This past week was a beginning of that.
- Meeting with many wonderful people who have been so encouraging and supportive. Again, stories of God changing them through a prayer we shared, or a sermon, or a class. And the generosity! Kheili mamnunam (thank you very much)!
- Teaching and counseling online with some of my Iranian family. One group just returned from a ministry trip and briefly shared with me that they were using some of the healing prayer methods I taught them. I'm still waiting for details, but a number of people received healing and freedom. And one of the group (who had received but never practiced healing prayer) began to shine as a powerful servant in this ministry! Please pray for N. and God's strengthening of her gift.
- Finally, lots and lots and lots of calls, mailings, thank you notes - all the administrative things that one must do as we raise support. Thank you again to all who have committed to pray and/or to donate! We're on our way!
So that's a peek into our first 10 days. I'll let you know more as it comes.
