MOVING- There are lots of moves this month. First out of our itineration home which has been a tremendous blessing this past year. Then to Guinea into temporary guest housing. Last into the home we find for our family in Guinea. Pray for health and strength. Pray also for favor and discernment as we search for our residence in Guinea. Abigail- She is starting her senior year of High School 2 weeks after we arrive. MATTHEW- Pray for him as this is his first experience leaving the airport and not getting on a plane. FAMILY- First for our 4 to navigate life on 2 different continents. Second for extended family as we readjust to time zone differences, FaceTime calls, and texts as our normal once again. TEAM- One member of our team has been on the ground since last year, our leaders arrived in June, we are landing now, and one more family is coming in August. Pray for us all as we do life and ministry together for divine appointments, discernment and the unity of Christ!

This is my first time serving as a staff pastor in a church, and there's a lot of work that needs to get done to help these ministries thrive. Please pray for the youth group I'll be leading, the children's church I'll be developing, and my activity in helping the church's online and outreach presence. And pray for the students and members of the church when I return to serve in the church!

“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings of eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 Please praise God with us and pray with us: *Thank you for your prayers for Max and the students in Colombia. The Leadership course concluded with great enthusiasm for the biblical concepts they acquired. *Please pray for the new AGWM missionaries currently receiving orientation before being sent to the field in various countries. Also, please pray for the worldwide missionaries coming to Springfield to attend Missionary Renewal next week; we will be attending. Thank you! (Spanish version) “Los muchachos se fatigan y se cansan, los jóvenes flaquean y se cansan; pero los que esperan a Jehová tendrán nuevas fuerzas; levantarán alas como las águilas; correrán y no se cansarán; y no se fatigarán.” Isaías 40:31 Por favor, alaba al Señor con nosotros y ora con nosotros: *Muchas gracias por sus oraciones por Max y los estudiantes en Colombia. El curso de Liderazgo concluyó con gran entusiasmo por los nuevos conceptos bíblicos adquiridos. *Por favor ore por los nuevos misioneros de las AD que ya están recibiendo orientación antes de ser enviados al campo en varios países. También, por favor ore por los misioneros globales que han llegado a Springfield para asistir a la Reunión de Renovación Misionera durante la semana que entra; nosotros estaremos asistiendo. ¡Muchas gracias!

Wisdom as we reflect on the impact of our month-long ministry trip to the Philippines, Thailand, and a sensitive nation. Many connections were initiated that can be built on for the future.

Good Health - our last trip kept us non-stop on the go for over a month.

Understanding of how to write the Children's Ministry lessons for the oral learners. We're now working to understand and research the other lessons that have been written for OLBI (Oral Learners Bible Institute).  Needs to be completed in 2025.

Wisdom for the many items on our To Do lists and communications.  Finding a workable routine when not traveling.

Our travel budget has increased.  Please pray for an abundance in our travel funds account so we can walk through the open doors of ministry - Philippines, Thailand, Ecuador, Mongolia, Indonesia, Bangladesh and a sensitive nation (so far!).

Good donor - care: continued communication during this term with friends and churches

 We are in the planning stages for significantly expanding into a restricted-access country to aid the national church in reaching into

We are finishing up the last of our travels this month and we have several long trips and drives. Pray for safety, stamina and memory making in our last month of itineration adventures.

JUNE PRAYER REQUESTS: MATTHEW- He is working the summer Missionary Kids program at AGWM headquarters. Pray for health, joy and great ministry to all the new MKs he will be working with! UPDATE: MATTHEW IS FEELING UNDER THE WEATHER, PRAY FOR A QUICK RECOVERY! ABIGAIL- She is taking your drivers license test soon. Pray for safety as she steps into this new season of independence. She is also taking her ACT test at the end of the month. PRAISE REPORT: SHE DID WELL ON BOTH TRANSITION- We are officially is transition season. Packing, downsizing, lots of things on the calendar. Each move God has taught us and grown us in a new way. This time we are praying for His perfect peace through all the packing process. It started out rocky but we are claiming His peace and committing to walk in it from now until we depart.