August 29 — Matt & Jenn Irvine

On the Ministry Front:

Pray that the good news of Jesus would run in the lives of those who heard it and experienced it during our summer outreaches including our LEAP (London Evangelism and Prayer) Week outreach in early July (about 75 short-term visitors from USA were there to help us) and our kids club week at the end of July. A number of local people heard the gospel for the first time ever and had some contact with our church for the first time ever.

Pray for a ladies’ outreach being planned for September which includes some testimonies related to cancer survivors who know and love Jesus and their desire to share about their journey.

Pray for some elder/leadership training we plan to resume in September

Pray for encouragement and vision for the committed core of the church plant after some long-term local leadership retired earlier in the year and as we ask the Lord to provide for the next steps.

Pray for the beginning of fall ministry programs including our weekly youth clubs and mums and tots ministry and ladies' and men's bible studies.

On the Personal Front

Praise God for a good time of mini-home assignment during the last four weeks in the USA as we've had good connections with supporting churches and friends and family, including Jenn's mom who is now in a memory care unit in Tennessee near one of her brothers.

Praise God that a cash offer was made and accepted on Jenn's mother's (and late father's) house in upstate NY. Pray that this would close smoothly by late August/early September. 

Pray for our kids this autumn:

  • Malachi (19) is starting his second year of a Maths/Philosophy degree at  the University of Edinburgh and is helping with leadership in the student "Christian Union" ministry moving into an apartment with three friends and will be cooking his own meals. Pray for continued growth and learning & longer term direction for his further Calling.

  • Arielle (17) is starting her senior year of High School and has to apply to Universities by the end of September. Pray for guidance.

  • Luke (13) is starting eight grade. Pray for encouragement and inspiration at school.

Pray for Jenn and I to walk closely with the Lord Jesus this Autumn and to continue to grow and mature in every area of our lives that He would want to grow us.

Thanks!

Matt