Dear friends,
Thank you for your prayers during the past several weeks. I have returned from my trip to the 2010 Global Missions Consultation in Tokyo and four days with a great missionary friend, Pastor Steve DeVries and the church in Seoul. The conference was an eye opener to the size of the worldwide mission movement. There were mission leaders from 140 countries with over 2,000 people attending. The fact that it was hosted in a country that is only 1% Christian was an indication of the great need to continue our efforts in evangelism, discipleship and planting churches. The conference theme of discipleship was emphasized in the messages and workshops as the crucial element in missions that changes lives, people groups, and nations. I posted a new Youtube video of the trip at the link below.
Tokyo Missions conference with missions leaders from 140 countries and visitng the GGWO church in Seoul, Korea.
In other news….
One Eye on Today…. Ghana
Now that I am back in Ghana, we have made a decision to return to Baltimore the last week of June. With many unknowns, we are taking this as a step of faith. Pastor Henry and the leaders here have informed the churches and we are placing things in motion to continue the work in our absence. Please pray specifically for Pastor Henry, Bright, Abeku, Kofi Quayson, Abednego, Mr. Amphes, Moses, Daniel, Baron and the others who will be taking on extra ministry responsibilities. Also, pray for the women’s ministry of which Susan has made great strides over the past few months.
For our last service in Takoradi we will join with all of our branch churches on June 13th. We will gather for our regular worship service and then fellowship and celebrate together the opening match of Ghana Black Stars World Cup Soccer!
One Eye on Tomorrow…. Baltimore
We continue to seek God’s provision as we have now set a return date to the USA. Continue to pray specifically for these areas:
Baltimore Housing - We do not have permanent housing, but will stay through July with friends. We are still 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 look forward to being together as a family again with our older girls.
Thank you again for being with us in your continued prayers, financial support, and encouragement. This is truly a time where we are being stretched spiritually and financially and we ask you to continue to be with us in fervency.
Please let us know any questions, comments, or suggestions you may have.
God Bless,
Chuck & Susan Heidenreich
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