Monday, July 5, 2010

Back in the USA

Thank you for keeping us in your prayers as we make our transition to the USA for a year. As we left Takoradi we were very busy getting things in order in our personal and ministry life. When we met with our leaders, it was a blessing to see their positive attitude as they “step up” to the challenge of helping in the ministry in the Western Region of Ghana. Their eagerness to increase their ministry responsibilities was a confirmation to me that this is a good time to take a short leave. We trust God that as they are stretched in their faith and ministry, that the church will grow in our absence.

We arrived just in time for our annual Greater Grace World Outreach International Convention. The theme of the convention was “Numbering Our Days” from Psalm 90:12, where Moses challenges each of us to let God“ … teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom “. We have taken this to heart and are learning “to number our days “as we resettle here.

It has been such a blessing to be welcomed back to America with open arms and hearts by the body of Christ here in Baltimore. Although we are experiencing “culture shock” as we are resettling in the states, we are grateful for all the encouragement we received from the convention. There is a great video of our missions’ night service and celebration which will provide you a glimpse of the conference, at the link below.

We are seeking God’s leading and wisdom just as we did in Ghana and ask for your prayers for:

 Baltimore Housing - We still do not have permanent housing, but will stay through July with friends. We are asking God for a furnished apartment or house near the church to either be donated or made available at an affordable cost.

 Employment – Chuck has a few opportunities as a business consultant and we are seeking God’s wisdom on what will be the most beneficial, while having sufficient time to be “recharged” spiritually and physically.

 Missions Support – We continue to be responsible for the ministry expenses in Ghana while we are in the USA. So, we encourage you to continue to support us and the ministry with your financial gifts. It is quite a challenge to live on a “Third World” budget in America.

 Togo Conference – I am trying to raise an additional $300 in financial support in order to send 10 of our leaders to our leadership conference with Pastor Scibelli, our mission’s director, in Togo in Mid July. If you can assist with a financial gift please let me know via email.

Thank you again for being with us in your continued prayers, financial support, and encouragement. We would love to hear from you and be in touch, so please feel free to give us a call on our phone numbers below.

Please let us know any questions, comments, or suggestions you may have.

God Bless,

Chuck & Susan Heidenreich


HOW TO MAKE TAX DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS:
Greater Grace World Outreach, 6025 Moravia Park Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21206.Attention Missions Department - The Heidenreich's. (Please write: The Heidenreich's in the Memo part of the check or in PayPal comments.)

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