I am writing you from Dubai… Yes, Dubai! As I spend this Sunday here and looked out upon the city, saw peoples faces on the train in the shopping area I can’t help but fell “weird” about a place where you don’t see people going to church on Sunday and no one even celebrating Mothers Day. I see this Muslim city void of a church steeple, a cityscape of mosques with its opulence and wealth. The reality presses on my heart that there is nothing greater than the glorious Gospel of grace (2 Cor. 4:4) that can remove the veil over their eyes. Oh Lord, give us wisdom how to reach these people with your love.
On April 1st, Pastor Scibelli, GGWO Mission Director, called me to say that Pastor Schaller wanted to know if I would attend a mission conference in Tokyo in May, on behalf of Greater Grace World Outreach. I said, “Sure, whatever you say… but I know its April Fools day… I know you are “fooling”… so sure …” Well, he wasn’t joking! So, today I am on a layover in Dubai on my way to attend the 2010 Global Missions Consultation in Tokyo to commemorate the 100 years since the historical 1910 Edinburgh Missions Conference. I am honored to be asked to represent Greater Grace and join other mission agencies and churches that represent over 15,000 missionaries. I will be joined there by one of my great missionary friends, Pastor Steve DeVries from Seoul. After the conference, the Greater Grace Church in Korea is flying me to Seoul to assist with a 4 day seminar on family and marriage. Please keep us in you prayers as I will be traveling from now through May – 19th
In other news….
One Eye on Today…. Ghana
Last weekend we had our first joint church service in Sekondi. It was such a blessing for the Sekondi church to have the churches from Takoradi and Shama gather in their chapel to fellowship around the Word of God together.
One Eye on Tomorrow…. Baltimore
We continue to seek God’s provision in many ways in order to be able to spend a year long furlough in the USA. Continue to pray specifically for these areas:
Baltimore Housing - We are asking God for a furnished apartment or house near the church to either be donated or made available at an affordable cost.
Transition – As we consider moving to a different culture from what we have known for the past eight years, there may be “culture shock” and ask for God’s wisdom as we adjust.
Employment – Open doors for means of employment that will allow us to live simply, while having sufficient time to be “recharged” spiritually and physically.
We are grateful that our daughter Sari, who has completed her studies in Washington DC, has found a small Baltimore apartment for her and Nikki for the summer. Please pray for Nikki as she finishes up her final exams at DeSales University this week. Also please lift up Susan’s father, Will, who has experienced failing health.
Thank you again for your prayers as we pass through uncharted territory. I believe this is what the Lord calls “faith”!! Please let us know if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for this transition.
God Bless,
Chuck
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