Time to Pray

As I sit here at our kitchen table in Brighton, Michigan, my mind is full of thoughts and images from our summer in Poland. How to begin to process all that we experienced and all that God revealed? It was a full summer -- undoubtedly one of the best yet. We participated in several camps, interacted with many national leaders, served the poor, hosted teams, and so much more. From the ladies on the streets of Katowice to the orphans on Dave's lap in Ukraine, we saw the hand of God at work in marvelous ways. Our ties to Israel grew deeper still as we served Holocaust survivors and Israeli teens in Ostróda, and as our friend, Asher Intrater, joined us in Poland for the first time. We spent time with worship leaders and offered encouragement for the school of music/worship. And it was so good to spend time with both Kezia and Kenan for a couple weeks of ministry together. Throughout the summer, God broadened our vision and gave us dreams for the future. And now as we catch up on correspondence, assemble reports, touch base with supporters, build teams for 2012, and serve our neighbors in Brighton -- we don't want to go too far forward without first prayerfully processing all that just took place. He has entrusted us with individuals, churches, leaders, government officials, and nations -- so we must be diligent in prayer. We believe God has much to say to us, so it is time to quiet ourselves and listen. Things are happening quickly in our world, and we who know His voice must train ourselves to watch and pray. We thank God for each of you who join us on our knees.