Thank you

"We would do well to seek a new appreciation of the inarticulate many who make up the body of the Church. They do a large share of the praying and pay most of the bills. Without them not a preacher could carry on, not a Bible school function. They are the flesh and sinews of the missionary program. They are the private soldiers of the Lord who do most of the fighting and get fewest decorations. The big stars of the Church get a lot of their glory now; the plain Christians must wait until the Lord returns. There will be some surprises then."
A. W. Tozer as quoted in The Life of A. W. Tozer by James L. Snyder

While we probably wouldn't use the word 'soldier' today, the truth is still that the work is carried by the many who pray and pay for the work other missionaries and I have the privilege of doing.

I have been reminded of the many who pray and support the work at LAMB through six weeks of visiting USA and Canada. It has been refreshing and encouraging. You have taken me into your fellowships and families and reminded me that we are many who work together - under God.

I am indebted to all of you; Thank you.

Reaplication

This morning, Wednesday, 11 August at 6:30 AM I met with the WMPL Directorate and had my reapplication for service to LAMB accepted. This means that I can now proceed with getting visas and tickets to go back to LAMB in December and it is a reminder that many people here in the US and in Canada are praying for me.

I am still waiting and praying for God's confirmation or re-direction and will be praying about that. Please join me in prayer.

Kristen and Jacob McLellan

A fantastic wedding, great message by the bride's grandfather, awesome Bollywood dancing, Asian colours and God's blessing. I thoroughly enjoyed participating.
What a joy to see a former student married and happy.

Arrived

I have arrived in the US. Today I have been unpacking and getting organized. Tomorrow I will be at Kristen and Jacob's wedding. I will check mail whenever I can.

Where to go

I have updated the list of places I hope to visit.
Please see if you are on it, and please note that Minneapolis and Wisconsin isn't on the list. That is just because I hope to spend enough time there to visit everybody...

July 22nd to September 2nd 2010

I will attempt to keep a list of my plans for an upcoming visit to the US on this blog. I would like to be able to visit as many friends as possible during my trip and ask you to help me plan my time so I travel as little as possible.

Minnesota - July 22nd to 28th
Canada - July 30th to August 4th
Minnesota - August 5th to 14th
West Virginia - August 14th to 20th

I also hope to visit Michigan, Texas, Florida and Ohio if I can figure out how to coordinate it.
(All dates are tentative.)

A list of planned visits will be on the right.

2010