October prayer update

PRAISE: 

• We have found a new house to move to next month, that is only a few blocks from the guest house. It is still below our original housing budget AND will be much more convenient -win, win. We trust that God has great plans for the additional space that comes with it!

• Ted got to take a much needed 3 day retreat in Florida AND renewed his exit visa at the same time - another win, win.

• Rebecca & Jessica had great success in the 9 forums that they were able to hold last month. They gathered local maternity care data, met women in each community that are willing to be leaders in this area of need, and were encouraged by their enlistment to pray for God's provision.

• We are feeling more and more settled here & are starting to make some initial headway with our language skills.

• Rebecca's contract is nearing an end - it was so successful that she was even asked to extend! She has been grateful for the opportunity to refresh & update her skills in such a positive environment, but is looking forward to being back in Haiti full-time next month.

PRAYER:

• October 24 - 30th we will have World Orphans stateside staff, T4A (Together for Adoption) leaders & Carol Denny, CPM here for a pastor's/teacher's conference & also Safe Birth training for women in each community.

• That all of the logistics for the above fall into place seamlessly.

• Lift up all those involved to be filled with God's spirit as they prepare to minister to these community leaders.

• Pray for the hearts of the pastors & teachers to be strengthened and encouraged regarding the work that God has called them to on behalf of orphans.

• Pray for the women that will be trained in maternity care to have His guidance and provision as they learn & then return to minister with these new skills in their communities.

• Pray for the children in the OVC programs as they begin school this month and as they continue to be nourished & nurtured in the knowledge of Christ.

• Our finalization of the details for our next year's rental contract & preparation for the big job of moving, again...!

• We are working on receiving our permanent residency cards (Permis Sejour) here - it can be a complicated paperwork process, pray that it goes smoothly!

• Continued growth in language acquisition.

• Family that we are away from...especially as we enter the holiday season soon.

• Guidance & provision towards the adoption of two little ones that God has laid on our hearts.

• As always...PRAY for God's clear & continued guidance in all that we do.

• Additional ministry partners to rise up as needed throughout the year to help us continue the work God has laid out for us here.

• Pray for each other - as ministry partners - for the furthering of your ministry alongside us in ways above and beyond all that any of us could ever ask or imagine.

RESOURCES/Ministry opportunities:

• Maternity care grant proposals - we are currently searching both for opportunities & individuals (with more experience than we have) to help Rebecca with grant writing over the next 6 months. 

• Barnabus teams & team leaders - we need regional (CA, TX, New England) leaders to form ongoing monthly prayer & encouragement groups that will meet on our behalf and cover our ministry in prayer. 

• Individuals interested in organizing & promoting orders for Haitian craftsmanship items - we are offering holiday items from our Guest House gift shop for delivery in the US - all proceeds will be used to move families out of tents and back into permanent homes. 

• Monthly financial ministry partners - our monthly support took a significant drop over the summer and fall months. We are currently at 80% and in need of $500/mo additional support in order to continue our ministry here in 2013. 

• For anyone traveling down the next few months - we are always in need of rehydrating/ electrolyte powdered drink packets like Propel or Great Value fitness drink (Walmart) as well as protein or granola bars. Both are extremely hard to find items that we need to keep on hand.