Smith Prayer & Praise - January 2009
Your prayers for us are a blessing! We had a whirlwind finish to 2008, and are excited about all that God is doing as we start 2009. We have posted some new photos here: http://www.smithconnection.com/2009/01/photo_highlights_winter_0809.html for you to check out. After this “catch-up” photo update, we plan to update you a little differently this year through more regular blog posts and photos. For now here are a few prayer items:
- We praise God for a great family time in Guatemala over the Holidays. It was so nice to be together with all of Lori’s family and have some down time together.
- Please pray for the vision and plans for the New Birth Bible church in 2009. We are excited to be working together with a good group of fellow missionaries and national leaders, and the church is growing.
- We praise God for His leading in our transition as a mission. Bryan is continuing to help make some changes, and things are starting to some together. Please keep praying.
- Please pray for our involvement in the discipleship of some believers at church – our desire is to help facilitate growth in their love and service for God
- We praise God for our new “Transformation Team” – these teams are designed to help us in BEING and MAKING disciples. Bryan is leading our team of four young missionary families.
- Please pray that we will be consistent and effective in training Kendra, Tara, and Ben for God’s glory. We are excited about a new MK homeschooling co-op that just started in our area.
Thanks again for your prayers! We will be in touch.
Bryan, Lori, Kendra, Tara, & Ben