Update 01/22/14

A Glimpse at the Year Ahead

Dear Prayer Warriors:

It’s here! 2014 is here! As we glimpse at the year ahead, we have much to lay at the feet of our Lord and Savior – Jesus Christ:

January - May = Perspectives Course every Monday night
March 22 - David and Erin get married
April – House to sell May - Jonathan graduates high school
July - OMS/MFM International Conference
August – Begin language school in Costa Rica

Praise ~ One of our GREATEST Blessings:
In hindsight, we remember living (developing) our personal testimony, but how many of us look at the trials and struggles of our children and realize that they too are developing their very own personal testimony?

We have been living in the midst of Jonathan’s testimony for the past few years. He has had many struggles, and many times all we could do was to trust in the Lord, have faith in God’s plan for Jonathan’s life, and PRAY!

On Christmas Day, while confined in the belly of a whale, Jonathan’s eyes were opened to his desperate need for a Savior and he prayed to receive Christ Jesus as Lord of his life. He willingly surrendered his plan (which had not been working) for the plan that God has for him.

Some would look at his confinement as a curse or embarrassment, but we choose to look at it as a blessing and beautiful redemption. Just as God supplied the whale for Jonah, he used Jonathan’s confinement to save him, protect him, and redeem him. We can’t begin to share the entire journey in a monthly update, but we rejoice and we thank you for standing in the gaps for us with your prayers even when you don’t know the circumstances. We really don’t know where we would be today without your prayer support! THANK YOU so much and please continue to pray for Jonathan.

Praise ~ David Graduated
Rejoice with us as we celebrate David’s graduation from Greenville College. He graduated a month early with Cum Laude honors and is now at home working full time and preparing for his wedding in March. David and Erin plan to move to Wilmore, Kentucky where he will begin seminary in the fall at Asbury Theological Seminary.

Pray ~ Perspectives
We will audit our very first seminary class this semester. The World Christian Movement class will begin next week. Most of you may know it as Perspectives. We have only heard wonderful things about this course and know that we need to have a bigger perspective of what God desires for the world. Pray that our minds and hearts will be open to all that God has for us. 

Pray ~ Make Plans Now
Please prayerfully consider making plans to join One Mission Society for their International Conference and the Men For Missions 60th Anniversary on July 10-13 at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana.

Many years ago, before we were serving as missionaries with OMS, we planned our family vacation around this conference. It’s a very simple way for God to broaden your world “Perspective” without taking a seminary course. Eric Simpson, pastor and Indianapolis Colts team chaplain will be the keynote speaker. You will hear field updates from around the world and they will also offer children and youth programs.
 
Whether you have been on a short-term mission trip with Men For Missions or not, you are cordially invited to come and celebrate 60 years of God’s faithfulness through this ministry during this conference.
For more information go to: http://www.menformissions.org/events/default.asp

Pray ~ Begin Preparations
Through various meetings, we have begun preparations for our return to living and serving on the field of Ecuador. In the months ahead, we will be working to raise additional support needed for our return. Please pray for additional financial supporters. We are seeking those that are willing to join our team in a monthly support role as well as those willing to give a one-time gift. No gift is too small or too large!

We plan to continue with our current ministry responsibilities until our departure in August. Please pray for wisdom to prioritize our schedules as they are already filling up.

This has been a lot of reading for one update! Thank you for making it to the end. May God bless you and continue to lead and guide you this very day.

Blessings to You!

Doug and Cindy

Update 11/08/13

Dear Prayer Warriors,

It is hard to believe that November is already here, until we look out the windows or step outside and we are quickly reminded.  It is also hard to believe that 2014 will soon be here!  Thank you for your prayers, as October was a busy and blessed month.

Praise ~ David preached for his first time.

David was invited to preach during Vespers at Greenville College, and we were blessed to be able to travel and attend.  It was a late evening as he began preaching at about 10pm., but it was well worth the travel into the wee hours.  We rejoice in how we see David really seeking the Lord in all he does.  Please pray for David as strives to finish college well this December and graduate Cum Laude.

Praise ~ Follow-up

Cindy is now highly engaged in completing the Men for Missions (MFM) Follow-up Prayer Brochures that are sent out to each team that returns from a short-term mission trip.  It is exciting to loo

k through returning team member’s photos from various teams and countries, and see how the Lord has been working in and through so many.  Lord willing, this year MFM will have their largest number of ministry team participants. Through October 31, there have been 759 people on 91 teams to 17 countries.

Cindy is also continuing her work to serve as consultant to our church’s Children’s Ministries program. She recently had the opportunity to share the Gospel message utilizing a pumpkin during our church’s Hallelujah Party, which is an alternative to traditional Halloween.  She will also be sharing a message of Thanksgiving to the ladies in our local nursing home.

Praise ~ A Vision of the Harvest…

This was the theme for the Conrad Mission Church’s mission conference, located in northern Montana.  Doug was invited to be their keynote speaker and had the opportunity to share about missions, and the willingness to surrender our will for the Lord’s will. He was greatly blessed to meet many new folks that have a heart for missions and challenged others to pray about stepping outside their comfort zones, and say “Here I am Lord, use me.”  The conference also included powerful testimonies through drama, provided by the drama department from Canada’s Millar College of the Bible.

Doug was also blessed as his hosts provided him with opportunities to see what life is like on a Montana ranch and farm.  The views were breathtaking and hospitality was exceptional.  Thank you Mark and Devra.

On his way home from Montana, Doug stopped mid-way to spend a couple of days with his sister Kathy and brother-in-law Rich in Colorado.  It had been an embarrassing 18 years since his last visit there, so it was great that he could meet some new family members in person.

Praise ~ Colombia

In Matthew 9:37-38, Jesus tells his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” And in John 4:35, Jesus goes on to say “…..I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.”

Never before have these verses been more evident to Doug as he traveled to Colombia for his fourth time, to participate in door-to-door evangelism with another MFM short-term mission team.  As a team of 7, partnered along

with their Colombian brothers and sisters in Christ, they were blessed as 312 individuals prayed to receive Christ.  Their team was also invited to present the gospel within a public school which resulted in 106 students, teachers and even the principal praying to receive Christ as their Lord and Savior.  Please pray that this school will become a powerful testimony for Jesus Christ, and that these children can be effective in sharing the Gospel with their friends and family.

The stories that the team members have, are incredible.  Experiences that range from opportunities to share the gospel in beauty shops, to ladies operating sewing machines in sweat-shops, to police officers on the streets, and praying for high-ranking military officers.  The stories go on and on, and it is so evident that Colombians living within the department of Antioquia, Colombia are so very ready to receive Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.  The fields are truly ripe for harvest, and we need more folks that are willing to go and share the Good News of Jesus Christ with them.  Please pray about joining an evangelism team in 2014.  For additional photos from Colombia, click these links: Group 1, Group 2

Pray ~ Year-end travels

As we prepare to finish out the year, we will be gathering on November, 17 with extended family as we celebrate Doug’s Mom’s 80th birthday.  We are also actively lining up a few visits to churches, individuals, and an MFM Action group before the end of the year.  We will be heading to south Illinois this weekend, and then west to visit with a new contact next week.

We are so thankful for your prayers.  We have felt them and can’t imagine attempting to serve in ministry without your support.  You are a huge part of the harvest as you pray, Do, Go and Give.

Blessings to You!
Doug and Cindy

Update 09/18/13

Dear Prayer Warriors,

“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” 

Philippians 4:19

Praise ~ Insurance Premium

In July, we asked for prayer regarding our annual health insurance premium.  We really felt led to trust God with this need and not rely on letters and calls.  God is so faithful and to date has brought in 65% of our bill.  We are so thankful to you who stand in prayer for us and for those obedient hearts that God touched on our behalf.

Pray and Praise ~ Additional Ministry

Cindy has worked with children for 23 years.  Since our stateside assignment, she has only had small roles in the lives of children such as Konstruction Kids, VBS and camps.  It’s been a real void in her life during the past 3 years.  Recently, she was asked by our sending church to serve as a consultant to their Children’s Ministries program.  While she didn’t feel a direct calling from God, it has sparked a flame within her.  Most of her free time will now be spent in praying and seeking ways to enhance their children’s ministry program.  Please pray, as she desires to be an encouragement to the ones that faithfully serve the children each week. 

Praise ~ Remote Access

Now that we can be directly connected to a computer located at OMS headquarters, we have been able to begin work on some of the Follow-up Prayer Brochures.  Thank you for your prayers in helping us to get this resolved.

Pray ~ Montana

Please pray for Doug as prepares to share 5 different times during a Missions Conference that will be held on Oct. 13-14 at the Conrad Mission Church in Montana.  On his return, he hopes stop and visit his sister Kathy and her family living near Denver, Co.

Pray ~ Colombia

The project Saturation Antioquia evangelism team to Colombia scheduled for Oct. 26 - Nov. 2 is continuing to form.  If you feel the Lord nudging you to join this team, please let us know very soon.  http://tinyurl.com/MFM-Antioquia

Praise ~ Supporters

For years, our supporters have overwhelmed us with their love and support.  It’s wonderful when we have opportunities to be a blessing to them.   We have been humbled and honored this month to be able to have some quality time with several of our supporters.  A variety of opportunities have allowed us the privilege to share a meal together, pray together, stand in prayer for their needs, enjoy sweet fellowship and even be challenged.  WE thank God for all of our supporters!

Praise ~ One Mission Society

One Weekend is a One Mission Society event that helps people explore how they fit into missions.  The next one is scheduled for November 1 and due to the amount of interest they had to close enrollment and start a waiting list. We are rejoicing and praise the Lord for hearing our prayers to send forth more laborers for the harvest.  What exciting times we live in!

Pray ~ Donations

It’s been brought to our attention that several of our supporters are reliant on the receipt from One Mission Society each month to aid them in sending in their monthly pledge.  If you are a regular supporter and have missed a month, OMS does NOT send you another reminder/envelope.  If you feel that you may be in this situation, please let us know and we can help you with restarting your giving.

Here are some options in giving:

 • http://tinyurl.com/TankersleyGiving

 • http://www.onemissionsociety.org/eft.pdf

 • http://www.onemissionsociety.org/give/thetankersleys

Blessings to you,

Doug and Cindy

Update 08/22/13

Dear Prayer Warriors,

"Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God." (Philippians 1:3 NLT)


Praise:
We are praising the Lord for providing some much needed time away in the north woods of Wisconsin. The beauty and quietness refreshed us. The fishing was great, too!

Praise:
David utilized the location of his summer internship to propose to Erin Pennington on the roof of JPUSA in uptown Chicago. David surprised Erin with a family celebration. We are so thankful for the Pennington Family and their love for the Lord. We are excited about their Spring wedding!

Pray:
Jonathan started his senior year of High School on Wednesday. Thank you for praying for David during his internship. He will conclude his internship on Friday and begin his last semester of college in Greenville on Wednesday.

Praise:
We are now connected with remote computer access to the Men for Missions office in Greenwood, IN. This allows direct access to team information which we will be using to follow-up with returning short-term team members.

Pray:
We continually seek opportunities to share with churches, groups, or individuals about missions and what God is doing around the world. If we can help promote missions or short-term mission trips in your area, please let us know.

Praise:
We continue to receive great news from Colombia following our recent team to the department of Antioquia. Many new “I Am Second” groups have been formed, many prayers are being answered, and new believers are being discipled and are excited to share the Gospel with their family members and friends.

We were also excited to see that due to the currency exchange rate, that some of our team money could be used to buy bibles, chairs, and study materials for the new bible studies. We were also able to help with the need of providing a young girl with a wheelchair. Her brother had been carrying her back and forth to school each day.

We have room on the next Evangelism team to Medellin, Colombia on October 26 – November 2. You may click this link to print a brochure for more information about this opportunity. Please contact us if you are interested.

Pray:
Cindy is leading the Konstruction Kids project at our home church again this year, and will kick it off on September 4th. The kids will be challenged to raise $2000 for a copier to help orphans at the Good Shepherd’s Fold school in Uganda, Africa. The orphans have to spend hours hand copying their lessons because they can’t afford the textbooks. The copier would eliminate this time consuming task.

Blessings to You!
Doug and Cindy 

Update 07/30/13

Dear Prayer Warriors,

Scripture: "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8)

Hudson Taylor Quotes: 
Many Christians estimate difficulty in the light of their own resources, and thus they attempt very little and they always fail. All giants have been weak men who did great things for God because they reckoned on His power and presence to be with them.

Since the days of Pentecost, has the whole church ever put aside every other work and waited upon Him for ten days, that the Spirit's power might be manifested? We give too much attention to method and machinery and resources, and too little to the source of power.

We have been convicted on numerous occasions of our lack of reliance on the Holy Spirit. So many times, whether it is in the routine and mundane tasks of everyday living or in the years of expertise and experience or in the confidence of our God given gifts and talents, we have tried to live and serve in our own abilities. We can’t do it! We confess that what we have to offer is nothing but filthy rags. In our feeble attempts to “do it our way”, we have been paralyzed with fear, failure, and falsehood. Please pray, as we need to be filled each moment with the Holy Spirit to do the work that He has for us to do.

Praise - Doug to Colombia 
Thank you so much for your prayers while Doug was in Colombia. It was an amazing time. Doug and his team of six from the states, along with Octavio and Fannyta from Bogotá, Colombia - partnered with local translators and church members and hit the streets in four different locations within Medellin, Colombia. The team went door to door sharing their testimonies, along with utilizing the Evangecube as a tool to explain the truth from the bible about the saving grace of Jesus Christ. The team saw the Lord work in amazing ways through each team member. 

For the week, God blessed them with 183 decisions for Christ. But do you know what? The fields are so very ripe for harvest, and we need more folks like you, to go and help us share the Gospel with those that need to hear about Jesus and become aware that God offers everyone the free gift of eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Rom 6:23).

Our next team will be heading back to Colombia on Oct. 26-Nov. 1. Please pray about joining this team. It is such a blessing to share with others, about the hope we have in Jesus…. and it is fun too! Please click here for additional photos.  For more information about this upcoming trip, please click this link to access a brochure explaining the trip:http://tinyurl.com/lb5u6zd 

Praise - Vacation
We will be taking a week and heading to northern Wisconsin with Jonathan and his girlfriend, Taylor. Please pray that our time together will be a blessing to God and to each other.

Pray – School Starting
It’s that time of year again when the guys will be heading back to school. David will have a very heavy fall semester as he works to finish up a semester early and graduate in December 2013. Jonathan will begin his senior year working in the co-op program half day and attending class the other half. Please pray for both to finish well.

Pray – Support Account
We are seeking intentional prayer support for direction on how to prepare for paying our annual health insurance premium of $7-8,000 which is due in September. This will likely cause our missionary support account to fall into a deficit position.

Praise – Supporters
We praise the Lord daily for all of you that support us through your prayers and financial giving. We give thanks for how most of you have been supporting us so faithfully since 2005. You are all so very vital to our ministry, and we are blessed that you even take the time to read this update.  Thank you!

Blessings to You!
Doug and Cindy

Update 06/20/13

Dear Prayer Warriors,

Praise ~ Trinidad Team
We are so thankful for God’s provisions for Cindy and the Houghton Field Hockey team to Trinidad. Trinidad is one of the wealthiest islands in the Caribbean and is predominately a Christian country, so we were not subjected to some of the poverty and hopelessness that is prevalent on so many of our short term mission trips. However, it was so encouraging to see how God is working there through “Is There Not a Cause” mission organization. They are small but mighty in their efforts to serve the poor in Haiti, Kenya, India, as well as the needy in Trinidad. It was a privilege to partner with this organization to share the love of Jesus to those that we met.

The team had many opportunities to minister in Trinidad through a sports clinic, visits to a girl’s school sharing testimonies and praying with and for the needs of the girls, after school bible club activities, a women’s and children’s event in which testimonies were shared, Bible stories were taught, and fellowship was had by all. The Houghton girls also had several opportunities to serve as ambassadors for Jesus as they played the national field hockey team of Trinidad in a single game and again in a tournament with two other club teams. These Houghton girls love field hockey and use it to bring honor and glory to God as they shout and play “All for Him!”

This trip was so different than any other trip that Cindy has been on. In that, everything that could be familiar and routine was not part of this trip: She was not on an OMS field with OMS missionaries. She did not know the team, nor had any part in preparing them. Certainly, did not know a thing about field hockey. Doug was not with her to hang on his organizational shirttails. However, she found herself having to completely rely on God for many things. God is so faithful to supply and provide for our needs but if we never put ourselves in a position of needing Him, we miss out on seeing His amazing work and abundant hand of provisions.

At least once a day on the bus, we joined our voices in a song of prayer as we sang, “Jesus Be the Center” by Israel Houghton. Jesus was the center of this trip, the center of those on this team, the center of those that we served alongside and it’s our prayer that He never loses that position in our lives.
 
Pray ~ MFM Cabinet Meetings
Our annual MFM cabinet meetings will be June 23-25. Please pray for those that are traveling and for the preparations as well as our time together praising the Lord for his faithfulness this past year and seeking His guidance in the year to come. We are thankful for the Godly men and their wives that God calls to be cabinet members. Pray for Cindy as she has been asked to share during the women’s meeting.

Pray ~ Ministry Update
Back in April, we shared of our plans to transition to our mission headquarters located in Indiana. We pressed hard in preparing for this move; however with Jonathan beginning his senior year of H.S. and his working in a job that he really enjoys, along with a few obstacles we have been dealing with, we have prayerfully made the decision to remain where we are at this time. We will be continuing to serve as Regional Directors, and also explore the opportunity of helping the Men for Missions office with the follow-up of those returning from short-term mission trips.

Proverbs 16:9 says: “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” Please pray that we can regain the momentum of our regional work as we wait patiently on the Lord knowing and trusting that He directs our steps.

Praise and Pray ~ David
Thank you for your prayers as David settles into his internship ministry at Cornerstone Community Center in intercity Uptown Chicago. It is so exciting to hear his daily stories and see how the Lord is growing and molding him into what He wants him to be. Isaiah 64:8 says: “Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.” Please pray that he can be an accurate testimony and demonstrate Christ’s love as he builds relationships with the clients in the Center as well as those that he is working alongside.

Pray ~ Colombia Team
Doug will be joining another door-to-door evangelistic campaign to Colombia in the state of Antioquia. He and his team will be partnering with his Colombian brothers and sisters in Christ, as they continue to saturate this area with the Gospel and help to plant new churches. Please pray for this team that will be in Colombia, July 20-27. If you have a passport and are interested in being a part of this team, please let us know quickly.

Praise ~ Support Team
We thank God for each one of you. Your support is our lifeline to ministry. It encourages, it equips, and sustains us. It bridges the gaps of our inadequate and feeble efforts to serve the King of kings and Lord of lords.

Blessings to you,
Doug and Cindy

Update 05-06-13

Dear Prayer Warriors,

Praise - Right on Lake Superior: 
The Upper Peninsula knows how to roll out the “white” carpet for us! We were greeted by a blizzard and we were sent off with a blizzard, but the time in between was greatly blessed. Thank you for your prayers. We had a very productive meeting with the UMC missions committee in L’Anse, MI and look forward to how God will now lead them as they pray about their involvement in short-term missions. Our time in the pulpits of Zeba, L’Anse, and Sidnaw United Methodist Churches was a special privilege as we shared God’s call on our lives. 

Prayer - Transition to Headquarters ~ Greenwood, IN
Please continue to pray for our transition. Working with the Men for Missions office remotely did not work well for the things that Doug needs to do. Therefore, after much prayer we decided to put our house on the market. When it sells, we will move forward in faith that housing will be available on the OMS campus in Greenwood by August 1. Currently, everything is full. Please join us in praying that housing will open up for us if this is the Lord’s will. Having Doug commuting the 2:45 travel time each way and spending extending periods of time from home is not our preference. 

Praise - David
Receives Funds Thank you for your prayers. We are rejoicing that David will be receiving funds for his internship and a scholarship for his summer school tuition. He was originally denied, but thanks to answered prayers they reconsidered and awarded him the co-op funds. 

David will begin his internship on May 31 at Cornerstone Community Outreach in Chicago and he would greatly appreciate your prayers. http://www.ccolife.org/ 

Prayer - Trinidad
Cindy is preparing to lead the girl’s Field Hockey team from Houghton College to Trinidad on June 1 for a week of ministry. Please pray for her as she prepares and as they minister on the field. She is leading without Doug and is a bit apprehensive since he usually handles all the details.

Prayer - Colombia
Doug has been asked to consider leading an evangelism team going to Colombia, July 20-27. Please pray for discernment and direction, as we are also hoping to move to Greenwood, IN the last week of July. 

Praise - Birthdays
We are celebrating David’s 21st birthday on May 16th, and Jonathan’s 18th birthday on June 12. They are growing up!! Please pray that they will always keep their heart open to the Lord. Praise - Funding

Praise – Back in Black
The financial support we received this past April has put us back in the black. This is the first black balance we have had in 7 months. God is ALWAYS so faithful to provide. We thank God for each of you that support our ministries with your finances and prayers. 

Blessings to You!
Doug and Cindy

Ministry Update 04-03-13

Do you ever wish that God would just tell you what He wants you to do? We’ve all struggled with wanting to know what God’s will is for our lives and how to discern as we seek to make the right decisions.

Our call to missions was one of SURRENDER! Unlike many, we weren’t called to a specific country or people group. We simply surrendered our plans for God’s plans and wherever the door opened, we would enter. In 2005, the door opened to serve our first term in Ecuador. In 2010, a very unexpected door opened to serve stateside in Gibson City, IL ~ although we were somewhat reluctant, we walked through. Now as we begin to plan for our third missionary term, we’ve struggled to know what God has in store for us. That’s why we love this picture:

However, at this time, God opened two doors: to return to Ecuador as church planters or fill an immediate, critical need in the Men For Missions headquarters in Greenwood, IN. We desire both! We could see ourselves doing either one. So, how do you choose? We don’t believe that one is right and the other is wrong. We don’t believe that one is right and the other is better. Our hearts are in both ministries. So, after much prayer, we’ve decided to walk through the door that brings more peace at this time in our lives and the lives of our family. This is not to say that the door has been completely shut to returning to Ecuador.  We are always open to the Lord's leading.

We are very excited to announce that we will be making our way to Greenwood, IN to accept two critical needs in the Men for Missions office. Doug will join Bill Evans in handling logistical details of ministry teams in the US and special teams that originate out of the MFM office. Last year there were 112 teams. Cindy will join the Follow Up department and will work to provide follow up for the folks that served on these short-term mission teams. Last year there were 750 people.

However, the details about relocation verses commuting are still very fuzzy. We have several regional commitments through August, Cindy is leading a team to Trinidad in June, and Doug may be heading to Colombia in July, so we will once again wait for doors to open. Please pray as we begin to transition. Please pray that if we are to move soon, that our house would sell and we would be able to find housing on OMS campus before Jonathan begins his senior year. Until that time, we will continue to work remotely from home and make frequent trips to Greenwood. In the midst of the “struggle” to decide, we were greatly humbled that God would continue to allow us this incredible privilege of serving Him, let alone give us choices. Our God is so abundant and we are thankful for EVERY opportunity He puts before us to honor Him with our lives.

We are very thankful for those of you that give to us and pray for us, so that we can serve in opportunities such as these.

Blessings,
Doug & Cindy

Update 03/25/13

Dear Prayer Warriors,

Happy Easter ~ What a joyous time of year!
Cindy has been studying Revelation and much time has been spent this lent season on Jesus returning for us. Easter is proof of that promise. He has RISEN!! He conquered power over death. The grave could not hold Him. He has RISEN, indeed!

John 14:1-4
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.”

Health
Back issues, head colds, and stomach issues have paid us visits.
Please pray for us as we recover. 

Equip 2013
Thank you for your prayers as we led four sessions on how to plan and lead a short-term mission team. While we were there, we were also able to network with others and discuss how we can partner together to become more effective in advancing the Great Commission.

Anniversary & MFM Staff Meetings
We celebrated our 26th wedding anniversary with Men For Mission staff at our annual meetings beginning last Thursday through Saturday. Folks made their way from Oregon, Iowa, Ohio, Illinois, and Kentucky to meet up with Indiana folks for a time of celebration. Not just for our anniversary but for MFM Staff meetings. We spent a large amount of time listening to how God brought each one to One Mission Society. What beautiful testimonies of God’s incredible intervention!
Please pray as we seek God’s direction for the upcoming year.

 









Michigan Trip
We are making preparations for sharing in 3 churches near L’Anse, Michigan on Sunday, April 7. These churches have the desire to learn more about how they can become more involved in missions. Please pray for our travel as well as sharing about our call to missions and short-term missions possibilities.

David’s Update
David was able to visit Asbury Theological Seminary during his Spring Break and God confirmed His call on David’s life to begin a Master of Divinity degree in Spring 2014.  Please pray for him as he finishes up this semester and prepares for his 12-week internship in intercity Chicago working with the homeless. 
Please pray especially for availability of co-op funds during the summer.

Grateful Hearts
We are rejoicing that we received more financial support than expenses this month. Even if we told you everyday how important you are to our ministry, it wouldn’t be enough. We thank God for you and your part in our ministries. Thank you for your faithfulness. 

Easter Blessings to You,
Doug & Cindy