Dear Jim,
Recently, 30 members of our church family heard in person an awesome in-person report from our mission partner Jamil, the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES) Regional Secretary for university student and graduate work throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Most amazing were the many reports Jamil gave us of how God comes alongside Christians, in the most trying situations, to provide the strength and resiliency needed to walk with Him.
Jamil first highlighted his deep gratitude for our church’s longstanding friendship, prayer, and financial support. That support has carried him and IFES-MENA through many challenges.
Secondly, he outlined events for 2023 for mobilizing and equipping students and graduates to strengthen and expand their work. (You can pick up that monthly events list at Fellowship Time in Roy Hall following this Sunday morning's worship service.)
Thirdly, he asked prayer this week for his senior team (himself, Hussam from Jordan, Elie from Lebanon) as they travel to two "closed" countries in the Gulf region. There they will meet with church leaders to build trust and explore what doors God is opening for ministry in that region.
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