Prayer and Praise
Jody Collinge
August 8, 2025
As the LORD told Joshua, "Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you. Be strong and courageous," (Joshua 1:5-6)
Prayer and Praise:
This has been a challenging month. Thank God that He will never leave us and He is in control of all. Let me start with a praise.
1. First of all, we had a great group of missionaries and children for our Christian Health Service Corps orientation. They are preparing to go as medical missionaries to countries around the world. I enjoyed working with the kids.
2. Electronics! Remind me not to "trust in horses and chariots", but "trust in the name of the LORD our God" (Psalm 20:7).
- First, the cell phone needed to be replaced. Pray that I may be able to get it in good shape to give to Jo and Ben in Kenya.
- Next, the computer had a major faulty repair. Finally, Apple agreed to replace it. I just sent it back today. Praise God! Thank God for their generosity!
- Finally, iPads and cement floors are not a good match! The iPad screen only has minor scratches, but it doesn't work well for drawing. Pray for wisdom in this. I may need to replace it, but I have a friend in Africa who would love to have it.
- Thank God for technology, but pray that we don't depend on it too much.
3. I am looking forward to the International Wholistic Missions Conference in October and will be leading a track on Reaching the Next Generation. But our team that is leading the track has had major complications. Please pray for each of them:
--Pray for Pastor D.J. He can't come due to family and financial challenges.
--Thank God that Anila has done well. She is in Albania making preparations for us. Anila and her team work with children and youth.
--Sammy was hoping to come a lead a workshop, but his visa was denied.
--Jo and Ben, and Simon hope to come and lead workshops. Pray that Jo and Ben can get visas. Pray for God's provision for plane tickets for each of them.
--Praise God that Ben Kijabe finished a Master’s in organizational leadership.
--Pray for the IWMC team, as they are working with all the logistics and with Vision Trips in several countries after the conference. They are doing a great job.
--Pray for strong connections with the participants and that the conference may bring glory to God.
Thank you! I really appreciate your prayers!
¡Muchas gracias!
Thank God for all the ways that He cares for us..
And many thanks to you for your prayers, encouragement, and support! Let me know how I can be praying for you.
Dios les bendiga. (May God bless you.)
Jody