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October Newsletter

 

SHANNON’S CORNER

Connect. Nurture. Grow.


The breathtaking Himalayas greeted us each day—rugged, vast, and full of awe.  Their majesty reminded me of the greatness of our God, and yet this same God longs for an intimate relationship with each one of us. How good and amazing He is.

From the moment Kristi invited us to join the team, she emphasized the importance of flexibility—because in South Asia, plans rarely go as expected!  One teammate called it “organized chaos.”  Yet even in the many shifts and surprises, God moved in powerful ways.

During our time there, we:

• Debriefed two couples and three third culture kids.

• Shared meals with other missionaries and families.

• Enjoyed coffee with several of Kristi’s local friends and the guest house owner.

• Facilitated a mini-retreat for a missionary and our team.

• Hosted a retreat with about 25 missionaries and nationals.

• Offered eight prayer appointments during the retreat.

Many nationals shared that they had never experienced Jesus in worship this deeply before.  They longed for meaningful connection with Him.  One young man shared how he encountered Jesus through a Visio Divina prayer station while reflecting on an image of the deep ocean.  During one prayer time, a woman arrived weighed down with burdens—but as we guided her into imaginative prayer with Jesus, we watched her body relax and her spirit rest.

While Kristi and Jeremy watched the youngest brother, I had the privilege of spending time with the two oldest brothers while their parents enjoyed a coffee date.  We talked about emotions as a language that helps us understand what’s happening inside us.  They created “emotion buckets” and practiced identifying 12 emotions in their bodies, learning simple strategies to support themselves when feelings felt uncomfortable.  The next day, the older boy felt homesick for Texas.  He took out his emotion bucket, found the sadness card, and turned the card over to see what he had written: “Talk to Jesus.”  So, he and his parents did just that.  What a beautiful moment of emotional awareness, spiritual connection, and co-regulation for the whole family.


One missionary shared her early-days story.  Shortly after arriving in August, she became very sick with giardia and once better, looked for a quiet place to rest.  She attempted to book rooms at two hotels, but both attempts fell through—including one moment when she suddenly couldn’t recall the last digits of her credit card.  She later booked a different hotel—and during her stay, protests erupted citywide and the two hotels she originally tried to reserve were burned down.  She would have been there had the Lord not gently redirected her steps.  His protection was unmistakable.

We also visited both a Hindu temple and a Buddhist temple, helping us better understand the spiritual life shaping the culture.  As someone with cross-cultural training, I love noticing how God leaves His imprint in every culture and belief system.  It was remarkable to see symbolic echoes of the Trinity—three main deities in Hinduism and unity represented through three eyes in Buddhism.

One personal update: since April, my car’s check-engine light has turned on eight times.  Right before this trip, it came on again.  After another diagnostic at the dealership today, I learned it needs a new transmission—far more costly than the car is worth.  So, I’ll be shopping for a new (used) vehicle soon.  I would deeply appreciate your prayers for wisdom, provision, and guidance as I look for something safe and reliable.

Life Transitions Coaching with Shannon:

The Christian Life Coach Network recently referred a young adult to me.  She was seeking clarity around her purpose, especially as it relates to working with children.  Through our coaching session, she gained insight into her calling and identified new opportunities to explore.

Often, it’s not the “big aha moments” that change us—but the gentle, meaningful shifts that move us steadily toward who God created us to be.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”          – Romans 15:13

PRAYER REQUESTS

Praise the Lord for Jesus tending to the hurts, disappointments, and grief – permission release things and be human-sized during a debrief with missionary in Armenia!

Praise the Lord for safety in travels and time in South Asia!

Praise the Lord for my team, Kristi, Jeremy, & Marshall who I served with in South Asia!

Praise the Lord for seeing God’s imprint in the culture in South Asia – in Hindu, Buda, and the festival of lights!

Praise the Lord for God moving in South Asia, the people longing for a deeper intimacy with Jesus!

Praise the Lord for debriefing a couple, debriefing a father, mother, and 14 y/o TCK daughter, debriefing a 7 y/o and 5 y/o TCKs!

Praise the Lord for the mini-retreat, retreat, and prayer appointments with both the missionaries and nationals!

Praise the Lord for His majestic beauty – the Himalayas are incredible!

Pray for TCK family debrief Nov. 3rd – 6th.

Pray for TCK family debrief Nov. 20th-23rd in Canada.

Pray for students of TCK Connect to feel seen, heard, and connected.

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