December Prayer Requests

Two weeks from now, Jane and I will be in Charlotte, North Carolina - USA.  The transition from Kenya to America at this time of year is a crazy one:  hot weather to winter, developing world to developed, minority to majority...when you throw all of that in with the general intensity of the Christmas season in America, you've got quite an explosion coming up!  A good one, for sure, but with that in mind, I wanted to throw out some prayer requests for the coming month...

1.  CFA Staff Retreat - I'll be going to a campground by Lake Naivasha next weekend with all 26 members of the CFA team in Kenya.  It's going to be an incredible time to relax with good friends and new team members, and I know there will be some funny stories to come from it.  I'm really excited about this, and I'm praying that it will be a meaningful and encouraging time for all of our employees as we eat together (the buffet is their favorite part), get to know each other better, and talk about the big picture of CARE for AIDS.


2.  America time - After a long journey through Istanbul and New York (starting at 3am on the 15th), Jane and I will be spending time in Charlotte, Bay Village, and Vail during our 3-week trip to the States.  It's easy for these trips to get so crammed full of stuff (and food) that they fly by and I don't even know what's really happening, but I'm praying that we will be able to relish every moment of time with family and friends, and that God would give us a renewed energy and passion for being in Kenya from January to May.

3.  The Future - While the wedding planning has reached a bit of a lull these days, Jane and I have a lot to figure out in terms of our life after returning from Kenya in May.  Please join me in praying for God's direction in preparing for her to start school again, considering job options for me, and exploring options for where we will live, how we will find community, and what He has planned for us in Winston Salem. 

Thank you all for your prayers and support - your encouragement truly is the voice of God's love to me in so many ways!