Praise and Prayer for the Irvines
On the ministry front:
As I write, we are midway through our summer leap outreach week. We have about 80 visitors from the USA from various churches and also RUF interns and summer Serge interns and it has been so encouraging to reflect on Prayer and Evangelism and Mission and God's Purposes for us and His Church. We are having many opportunities to share the good news through various street outreaches near our local church plant and three others in other parts of London. Pray for those who are hearing the gospel - some/many for the first time - that they would come to know and embrace the Good News of Jesus. Pray for the many young adults from their mid-twenties to mid-teens to continue to grow in their faith and that the Lord would help them be good stewards of the experiences they are having here serving with us.
Pray for several local friends who are going through difficult situations - that they would know the love and healing care of Jesus.
Pray for our upcoming Kids Club Week, which runs July 23-26. Pray that many would sign up and experience the Love of Jesus that week.
Pray for ongoing encouragement for the church plant in this time of relative transition.
Pray for preparation for our brief time of Home Assignment in the States from July 27 - August 24. We are looking forward to being with you all at Grace on the evening of Thursday, August 3!
On the family front:
Continue to pray for the sale of Jenn’s mother's house (in Phelps, NY). The funding for her mother's memory unity care will last through December only unless the house sells. Pray that Jesus would bring a buyer soon.
Pray for good rest and renewal for each member of our family. Continue to pray especially for Jenn as she grieves the loss of her dad (and mom in many ways).