As we continue to seek to additional prayer and financial partners, it's amazing to stop and think about those that have already join our team. We have over 70 family units, two churches, and two Sunday School classes that have pledged to give towards our monthly support while serving in France, not including countless others that have given special, one-time gifts and/or have pledged their regular prayer support. The amounts pledged range from $5/month to $100/month on up, but the majority fall between $15 and $25 per month. What's funny is how many people apologize that they can only give such a "small" amount! Let me try out my Paul impersonation and say, "May it never be!"
We rejoice in each person that partners with us and honestly I love the thought of our team including many people rather than a smaller amount of "large" donors. Additionally, we must remember that in God's economy, what we may consider "small" may be so much bigger to Him. Like the boy that hands over his fish and bread (lunch) to Jesus, God can take what we have and make "a lot" out of "little." Secondly, God honors the amount of our SACRIFICE over the amount of our gift.
Just recently, we were touched to receive the following letter:
Doesn't this remind you of another passage in scripture? (Mark 12:41-44, Luke 21:1-4). What a testimony! We're so humbled to be able to witness what God is doing in the hearts of His children as they entrust what they've been given into the Father's hands. May He make much out of "little" and may He lead others to join what He's doing in France. Here's how you can pray for us:
- I have several opportunities to meet with contacts at local churches over the next couple of weeks. Pray for divine appointments.
- Pray for perseverance for me and my family.
- Pray about the details of a possible summer event we've been dreaming up.
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