Newsletter and Prayer Requests • Number 5 • October 10, 2007
"Thus says the LORD, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters…'Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert'." Isaiah 43:16-19
Dear Family and Friends!
As the departure date for our trip draws near we look back and realize all the amazing things that God has done for us over the past months. What a blessing it is to walk in Kingdom Authority as "sons" of our Father in Heaven! (In the Kingdom, even women are considered "sons". Our authority comes from the fact that we are "seated with Jesus (the Son of God) in heavenly places." Ephesians 2:6) Rejoice with us in all that God is doing.
This will be our last update to you before our departure. Be sure to read the UPDATES section below for instructions on how to receive updates from us during our trip.
PRAISE REPORTS:
1. Documents. We have received all necessary documents! We were approved for 5 year visa's for Burkina Faso (for the same price as a 1-year). So if we return in the next 5 years, we will not have to pay that cost again. Thank God with us for His faithfulness and provision.
2. Our Host Families. Our various hosts in Burkina have been more gracious than you can imagine! We are very blessed by their hospitality and willingness to help us in so many ways. 3. Trip details. The daily details of our trip have come together nicely and we feel that the Holy Spirit is clearly leading us with wisdom.
URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS:
1. Health. Each of us has had some level of a cold in the past weeks, and we are asking for complete healing before we leave.
UPDATES:
1. Itinerary. Though subject to change, here is our current itinerary:
Oct 14: Depart Denver. Connect through Atlanta and Paris.
Oct 15: Arrive in Ouagadougou, the capital city of Burkina Faso
Oct 16-17: Meet with Jonas Sawadogo, the National Director for Compassion International in Burkina Faso; meet with other missionaries and friends. We may visit some orphanages and/or churches in Ouaga as well as a few of the "tourist" sites!
Oct 18: Travel to the city of Yako, about 2 hours northwest of Ouaga
Oct 19-24??: Minister at the Sheltering Wings Orphanage in Yako, in whatever ways God leads us
Oct 25-26: ?? Not sure yet!
Oct 27: Return to Ouaga
Oct 28: Attend Church with Mamoudou, our local translator; visit other friends and pack
Oct 29: Depart Ouaga
Oct 30: Return to Denver
2. Contact information.
This part is very important. Our website is not yet fully functional (although it may be by the time we actually depart.) Nevertheless, here is a website where we will post updates, prayer requests, and hopefully some photos: file://www.setsailministries.blogspot.com/ For those of you familiar with the term, this is a "blog" website (which is short for web-log). It's no different than a "regular" website, other than it's an easy way for us to post text and photos. The most recent "post" from us will always be at the top of the webpage. You can check it out as often as you like. You can even register (for free) and post your own comments about our post, but that is not necessary to simply view the text and photos. Also, we will do our best to send out our updates by email. The emails will be text only (i.e. not a PDF file). Sometimes, we may send you an email and then direct you to the website to view photos. Our goal will be to send out 3 updates during the trip. We may send more, or we may send less! If you haven't heard from us in awhile, there might be some problem with your email software receiving emails from the email address above, so just check the website instead.
OTHE PRAYER REQUESTS:
1. Clear leading into ministry opportunities by the Holy Spirit. We have tried not to over-schedule our time in Burkina, but rather allow lots of time to "stop for the one" who may need a touch from Jesus through us. We want to be wise about how we use our time, but also not miss any opportunities.
2. Rest. The last week or so has been a flurry of last minute activity, as we have purchased items to distribute to various people in Burkina, packed those items, repacked those items, and finalized our trip plans. We want these last few days before our departure to be a time of rest as much as possible so that we enter the trip rested, healed, and refreshed for the tasks that God brings before us.
3. The adoption of our daughter. We believe God will do what He said He would do. How He does it is up to Him! Pray that we listen clearly, and obey what we hear and that we do not try to "help God out" by making our own plans.
4. Joshua. Joshua is VERY excited about this trip! Several months ago, we told him that when the leaves started turning colors, we would be going to Africa (how else do you describe a long time period to a 3-year-old?!) When he saw the first yellow leaf on the tree, he was disappointed to find out that we were not going to Africa that very day! But the long wait is almost over, and his "countdown calendar" is almost empty, so that must mean that we are leaving soon!
In the past few weeks we have had several prophecies about how God is going to use Joshua on this trip. This is another confirmation of the fact that God told us to go "as a family". Joshua is going to minister along side of us, not just tag along, and he will tell you that if you ask him! Please pray, not just for his safety, but truly that God will work through him to minister to those that God brings him into contact with, especially other children. There is no such thing as a "junior" Holy Spirit, so on this, his first mission trip, we want him to experience all that God desires for him.
5. Luggage. Please pray that our bags arrive on time, that we don't have any problems with customs because of the large amount of supplies (new items) we are bringing with us, and that we don't have any problems with theft as we transport everything to the various places.
As always, thank you for partnering with us through prayer. We have been greatly blessed by your support, encouragement, challenging questions, and gifts. We pray that God will richly bless the seeds that you have sown into this ministry, so that you will reap a bountiful harvest at the right time.
Jeffrey, Kristine & Joshua Moore
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