Weekly Update 04/25/05

April 25, 2005 (Revised)

Dear Prayer Warriors,

We recently received a reminder that we had not provided an update regarding Doug's sharing with his co-workers during the lunch hour last Tuesday (04/19) at State Farm. Doug had previously sent out a "Lunch & Discovery" invite to the roughly 125 employees in his particular building. They were invited to bring their lunch and hear about our recent Prayer Trip, see slides of Quito, Ecuador and surrounding areas. About 25 or so attended, and for most, this was the first time they have ever been exposed to missions. Those that attended continue to ask questions, and it provides Doug with excellent opportunities to share about our call to serve the Lord in Ecuador.

Blessings to You!
Doug & Cindy

-----Original Message-----
From: Doug & Cindy Tankersley
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 8:36 PM
Subject: Weekly Update

April 25,

Dear Prayers Warriors,

It's been a great week!! Your prayers have been felt as it should have been an exhausting week but the Lord has given us strength and stamina. These are truly amazing times. Our praises begin with:

1. David doing very well with his braces. He was sore for a couple of days but it didn't slow him down.
2. We signed a contract on Wednesday to sell our house. This Christian New Jersey couple is such a blessing!
3. Opportunity to pray with a co-worker.
4. ABF Bible study on prayer ~ WOW!
5. Participation in a 1 year celebration at the Restoration Christian Church on Sunday evening. (Bilingual church in Bloomington)

As we prepare for the week, we need God's leading in:

1. Our final week with Konstruction Kids ~ Wednesday night mission project.
2. Our preparations to present our calling and prayer trip to the Restoration Christian Church next Sunday evening. It will be interpreted.
3. Our ABF Bible Study on prayer.
4. The need for a home to rent.

Our financial support is coming in. Again ~ it's amazing to watch God work. Many of you are praying specifically for our funds to come in. They are being answered! We are 18.5% funded. We rejoice and trust in the ministry of support raising.

This week, the Lord touched Cindy's heart with something very special ~ she hasn't felt as though she was leaving Gibson City. This lack of "mourning" or feeling sad concerned her to some degree. She knew in her head that she is leaving soon and with all the things that remind her daily of her leaving, she has never felt a void coming on. Assurance came this week when she realized that she doesn't feel like she is leaving because she is taking so many of you with us. Thank you so much for your partnership.

As you pray for us, we pray for you! Please don't ever hesitate to reply to these emails and share your praises and prayers with us.

Blessings to you,
Doug and Cindy