Dear Family & Friends: August 2008
“Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.” Acts 8:4
My heart aches as I sit down to write this letter. In the exact same instant, my soul sings with praise to God! Let me try to explain. On August 8th Ben graduated from Marine Boot Camp in San Diego. On August 11th we all said good-bye for three years, and then scattered. It hurts. (Brenda says it feels like her lungs have been ripped out.) On the other hand, this separation is the result of each one of us following the Good Shepherd for the next stage of life.
Ben graduated with a meritorious promotion to Private First Class and will return to San Diego for more training and further orders after a short leave. Pray for protection, direction, success, and the words to speak when fellow Marines seek his counsel on spiritual matters.
Becky returns to Seattle where she is working as a receptionist/customer service representative for a company that provides mobility solutions for disabled adults. Pray for protection, direction, success, and that she will continue to live in the joy of the Lord as she shines for Him.
Brenda and I are off!!! (I know that doesn’t come as a surprise to some of you!) Seriously, we have received our visas for Liberia and are booked to fly out Thursday, August 21, arriving in Monrovia, Liberia the evening of the 22nd.
Please pray:
1) that we would know God’s presence with us moment by moment
2) for our arrival in Liberia – that we would be a blessing to all we meet
3) for Liberia’s churches and schools to know God’s sufficiency
4) for wisdom concerning the repairs on our house at ELWA
5) for protection for us and God’s resources
We are anticipating finally getting to Liberia, and seeing what God has for us. We are looking to Him to be our strength and our rock. Apart from Him we can do nothing. Thank you always for your support and prayers. We know we do not go alone. It is a joy and yet a challenge to return once again to the shores of West Africa. We know much has changed in Liberia, and we seek to serve wherever He plants us. With that in mind we will highlight the various ministries in Liberia in our future prayer letters.
Your Ambassadors in Liberia,
Matt & Brenda Carr
SIM Liberia
PO Box 6958
Monrovia, Liberia
matt.carr@sim.org brenda.carr@sim.org
“Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.” Acts 8:4
My heart aches as I sit down to write this letter. In the exact same instant, my soul sings with praise to God! Let me try to explain. On August 8th Ben graduated from Marine Boot Camp in San Diego. On August 11th we all said good-bye for three years, and then scattered. It hurts. (Brenda says it feels like her lungs have been ripped out.) On the other hand, this separation is the result of each one of us following the Good Shepherd for the next stage of life.
Ben graduated with a meritorious promotion to Private First Class and will return to San Diego for more training and further orders after a short leave. Pray for protection, direction, success, and the words to speak when fellow Marines seek his counsel on spiritual matters.
Becky returns to Seattle where she is working as a receptionist/customer service representative for a company that provides mobility solutions for disabled adults. Pray for protection, direction, success, and that she will continue to live in the joy of the Lord as she shines for Him.
Brenda and I are off!!! (I know that doesn’t come as a surprise to some of you!) Seriously, we have received our visas for Liberia and are booked to fly out Thursday, August 21, arriving in Monrovia, Liberia the evening of the 22nd.
Please pray:
1) that we would know God’s presence with us moment by moment
2) for our arrival in Liberia – that we would be a blessing to all we meet
3) for Liberia’s churches and schools to know God’s sufficiency
4) for wisdom concerning the repairs on our house at ELWA
5) for protection for us and God’s resources
We are anticipating finally getting to Liberia, and seeing what God has for us. We are looking to Him to be our strength and our rock. Apart from Him we can do nothing. Thank you always for your support and prayers. We know we do not go alone. It is a joy and yet a challenge to return once again to the shores of West Africa. We know much has changed in Liberia, and we seek to serve wherever He plants us. With that in mind we will highlight the various ministries in Liberia in our future prayer letters.
Your Ambassadors in Liberia,
Matt & Brenda Carr
SIM Liberia
PO Box 6958
Monrovia, Liberia
matt.carr@sim.org brenda.carr@sim.org
1 comment:
I am so proud to know you, Brenda, and your beautiful kids. It's kids like yours that give hope to our nations future. I guess I thought that Ben was at NMSU and Becky was still in Indiana. You and Brenda are responsible for my knowledge of how God works through people to become a blessing. I have allowed God to use me as an instrument in this capacity and know that My bleesings come from God because I believe he is in control. Please instruct me on how I can return the blessing during your time of need. Thank you Brenda for the letter on your arrival. It was fun to read. Please know That I am thinking and praying for you both. Aloha for now. Love you all and God Bless!! OH Yeah Matt...Surfs up!
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