Tankersley Update

Tankersley Praise & Prayer Update View this email in your browser October 2020 Dear Prayer Warriors, Happy Fall! For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.  Romans 1:20 As we think of the Fall season, we give thanks to the Lord for the ways in which he created the trees to provide us with beautiful Autumn colors to enjoy. It is such a blessing to see His beauty despite enduring a season of COVID, chaos and political uncertainty as the presidential election is rapidly approaching. Despite the outcome, and for those that have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, we can rest in the Lord knowing that this is not our permanent home.   This has certainly been an unusual year for everyone, even globally. What was planned to be one of Doug's busiest years of travel, has led to the cancellation of 10 to 12 originally planned trips. However, as overseas travel has been halted for a time, this has allowed us to serve and participate in ministry here within the USA that we hadn't had the opportunity to do in the past. Our planned MFM Short-Term overseas teams were transformed into MFM short-term team members connecting as a team virtually with our ministry partners in Colombia, Hungry and Japan. It was great to host these virtual calls throughout the month, but just isn't the same as being there in person.  The Autumn colors that we are experiencing here in the midwest are just a small reminder of the incredible beauty that the Lord is preparing for us as believers in heaven. Despite the uncertainties that we face here on earth, we can be certain that the Lord is still faithful. There are still so many things to be thankful for, and we are are so very thankful for you and for your unceasing prayer and financial support for us. Blessings, Doug & Cindy Men For Missions Doug recently returned from a MFM work team that helped do a variety of repairs at the Shepherds Gate Inn in Indiana.  Due to Covid-19, MFM has been focusing on revising their overseas teams to US national teams and has had teams in Indiana, Michigan and have additional ones scheduled to South Carolina and Louisiana to help with relief from the recent hurricanes.  Please let us know if you are interested in joining a team.   Praying Saints It's a very special privilege to share in the joys and sorrows of our supporters. We traveled quite a bit this month for a wedding and several funerals. Our prayer support was hit hard as these prayer warriors relocated to heaven. This ministry has been so blessed with faithful prayer partners.  Pathway Church - Quad Cities You may recall that we were part of a church plant initiative one year ago.  We are still involved with this church plant which is located in the Quad Cities. This church plant now has around 40 members on their launch team and now have a physical church building that is owned by the church. Cindy and I will be leading another Prayer walk team there this weekend. Please pray that we might have opportunities to pray and share the Gospel with those that we may encounter. Cuba MFM-Cuba continues to very active in providing relief from the pandemic by providing food and encourage meant to those in need. Please pray for their team as they prepare to travel and return to the Cuban highlands on October 26-29 to minister in one of the poorest areas.   Northwoods Community Church  Cindy has been serving and teaching in our local church and recently led seven children to the Lord.  We have also had the opportunity to attend the "Doing What Jesus Did" classes, which is a 18 week commitment. Doug has been attending a men's bible study and will be sharing about Men for Missions at the end of October. Most of these opportunities were not previously possible due to our travel commitments prior to Covid.  Praising God that He is in control and nothing takes Him by surprise.   Pray as we lead a Prayer Walk team this weekend.   Please pray for a Spirit-lead time of fellowship and meetings on November 11-15 as we discuss and prepare for 2021, and Standards of Excellence will lead us in Team Leader Training (Train the Trainer).   Please pray for our MFM ministry team headed to Michigan next week and team leaving this Saturday for Lake Charles, Louisiana.   Please pray for MFM as we make plans to resume international MFM teams in 2021. Vision:  Our goal is the Lordship of Jesus Christ in each person's life, at home and around the world. Mission:  Men for Missions challenges men to Do, Go and Give in total obedience to Jesus Christ.   May you be encouraged by how God is using the gifts, talents and resources of laymen around the world.   Like & Follow Us on Facebook Click here for short-term mission opportunities Please consider a one-time gift - Click "Donate Now"   Cell Phone #: Doug - 317-528-0063 Cindy - 309-989-1111 Mailing Address: 2516 N. Rockwood Drive Peoria, IL 61604 Blog: http://tankersleys.blogspot.com   Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.   Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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