September 28th, 2007 | by Matthew Irvine | published in Missions
Dear Ones:
Yesterday morning we met with Jeffrey and Ring Kwok to dialogue with them about their work and ministry here. Jeffrey was the interim pastor for the Chinese congregation of our church in Belton for a period of time. Jeffrey and Ring came to Vancouver from Hong Kong in 1988 following the direction [...]
September 27th, 2007 | by Matthew Irvine | published in Missions
Dear Ones:
Apparently I failed to inform everyone in my daily reports that Marion Wood got over her “virus” in 24 hours and was back feeling fine on Monday morning of this week. I am truly sorry for not letting you guys know this.
In a few minutes we will be visiting with Jeffrey and Ring [...]
September 27th, 2007 | by Matthew Irvine | published in Missions
Dear Ones:
Good evening from Vancouver! This morning our team spent some valuable time discussing what recommendation we would bring to the missions committee of our church for partnering with the All Nations Church. Thank you for praying with us during this time!
After lunch and a brief time of rest/relaxation in our rooms, we [...]
September 26th, 2007 | by Matthew Irvine | published in Missions
Dear Ones:
Today began with a visit to a Hindu temple. Our guide, Bilma, is a widow and grandmother of 5, whose brother is a Christian pastor. Hindus search for knowledge…in Bilma’s words she is searching for spiritual knowledge…she desires to know who she is, where she comes from and where she is going. [...]
September 25th, 2007 | by Matthew Irvine | published in Missions
Dear Ones:
Yesterday morning we went to the home of an older Iranian couple to have fellowship, prayer and lunch with them. They became Christians 4 years ago and are faithful members of the All Nations Church. It was an unusual day…only the Lord could have orchestrated it…for, as you all know, the Iranian [...]
September 23rd, 2007 | by Matthew Irvine | published in Missions
(From Barbara Springer)
Dear Ones:
We are getting ready to go to the Russian Orthodox church this morning. I want to give you a brief report of our Saturday.
We met with Andrej Voth, some of his church members and Ray Woodard, missionary with the North American Mission Board of the SBC who is a church planting [...]
September 23rd, 2007 | by Matthew Irvine | published in Missions
(From Barbara Springer)
Please be in prayer for all of us today as we worship in a Russian Orthodox church this morning. Our host, Andrej Voth, will go with us.
The All Nations church will have services this afternoon at 5 p.m. TEXAS time. This is the church that we are partnering with this week. [...]
September 22nd, 2007 | by Matthew Irvine | published in Missions
(From Barbara Springer)
Dear Ones:
Exhaustion won out last evening so I am writing this report this morning on behalf of the team.
Our day yesterday began with a brief orientation presented by the pastor of the All Nations church, Andrej Voth. The general purpose of the day was to introduce us to Asian culture so our [...]
September 21st, 2007 | by Matthew Irvine | published in Missions
Dear Ones:
We arrived in Vancouver last evening about 30 minutes later than scheduled due to a delay at DFW… 2 passengers who did not make the flight. The flight was good… some turbulence along the way that I, Barbara, do not like, but I just started singing! Betty Kelsey was sick the entire [...]
September 19th, 2007 | by Matthew Irvine | published in Missions
Dearest Ones,
We are headed out to Vancouver on a prayer walking mission trip.
Please pray for our team as we continue to pray as we go.
Lovingly, Barbara
MISSION TRIP TO VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
September 20-29, 2007
TEAM MEMBERS:
David and Margaret Leigh, Steve and Barbara Springer, Marian Wood, Betty Kelsey, and Andy Davis
Specific Praying for the Vancouver Prayer Walking [...]