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November Newsletter

SHANNON’S CORNER

November 2017

“This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24).  What are you rejoicing about this day?

Is your day…sunny, bright, happy, dreary, bleak, dark, cold, snowy, rainy, hard, difficult, relaxing, fun, refreshing, uncertain, hectic, etc.?  Rest in knowing that the Lord has made this day.  He knew what we would face before our day even started.  Let that resonate with you for a moment.  And…Rejoice!

  • Rejoicing in studying the Bible with six amazing ladies as we delve into the book of Judges and what God is speaking to us through His Word§  Rejoicing for my times I get to hang out and mentor two teenage girls.  Hearing their hearts and how they are growing and maturing in their faith.  Laughter.  A shared love for ice cream and coffee.
  • Rejoicing in deepening a friendship.
  • Rejoicing in a precious missionary family for their friendship and their two adorable kids who I enjoy playing with.
  • Rejoicing in technology to be able to do Skype calls, Facebook messages and calls, and WhatsApp messages and calls.  Making the world more accessible.
  • Rejoicing in answering emails.
  • Rejoicing in hearing God stories from many people.
  • Rejoicing for a car to get around to the various ministry sites.
  • Rejoicing to have qualified mechanics when needed to fix my car.
  • Rejoicing in how people pronounce and spell my name.
  • Rejoicing that it takes two days now to dry my clothes.
  • Rejoicing in my women’s Bible study at my church.  Developing community with them.
  • Rejoicing with the many people who pray for God’s ministry here in the DR and for me.
  • Rejoicing because of those who give generously.
  • Rejoicing because of the many words of encouragement sent my way at just the ‘right time.’
  • Rejoicing in God’s protection over and around me.
  •  Rejoicing because God has given me opportunities to walk alongside our missionaries who are facing difficult and challenging times.
  •  Rejoicing for my time I spent in Haiti, getting to meet our two missionary gals, the field director, school and home directors, and our ministries there in Cap-Haitian.  Wanting to speak Spanish in a Creole and French speaking country.
  • Rejoicing in being flexible, to go with the flow.
  • Rejoicing because of the freedom I have in Christ.
  • Rejoicing because of my family.
  • Rejoicing because of being a part of the family of God, having a huge extended family.
  • Rejoicing in my Lord Jesus Christ!


I would love to hear what you are rejoicing in this day that the Lord has made.  Send me you list.

PRAYER REQUESTS
Praise the Lord the member care meeting regarding vision went well!
Praise the Lord my unplanned trip to Haiti went very well!
Praise the Lord for His protection!
Praise the Lord for my prayer warriors!
Praise the Lord Pray for the women’s conference I attended!
Pray for my spiritual walk…growth.
Pray for boldness and courage to speak God’s truth.
Pray for the holiday season, as many of our missionaries will be traveling.
Pray for interns, Frankie (January-July) and Gabby (March-May) as they prepare to come to the DR.

MIANCERG school, Santo Domingo

Eva Russell School, Monte Plata

National Bible Day

Juana & Ramon - Directors in Monte Plata
Alberto & Lydia - Directors in Caraballo

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