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sunday recap

June 16, 2014 — Leave a comment

Yesterday was a fantastic day at SLW!

Here’s a quick recap:

:: Dads – We took a few moments to celebrate dads. In honor of our dads, we’re sponsoring a backpack as part of the Lakeview District Backpack Program which facilitates nutritious meals for underserved children right in our own community. SLW has the opportunity to help provide backpacks for over 30 children in the new school year.

OASIS_RECT:: Oasis – Nate shared about last week’s first gathering in Meadville as Oasis which included two baptisms! Go God! If you haven’t already signed up to be a prayer partner and to learn more about what God is up to in Meadville through Oasis, connect with him here.

If you’re a part of SLW, you can support both Oasis and the Backpack Program by giving through our Glocal Outreach missions focus–both are missional partnerships we’re excited to be part of.

 

279901_160_e30132SUMMER SPORTS XTREME begins tonight. It’s not too late to register the kiddos (potty trained 3yo – 6th grade) for this free sports camp facilitated by qualified coaches and includes some interaction with professional athletes. Check out slwchurch.org for more info!

 

 

original image: Vyacheslav Argenberg on Flickr

original image: Vyacheslav Argenberg on Flickr

We stepped into chapters 3-5 of Joshua before pausing in The Book of Joshua for our summer series, here are some highlights from that message:

:: What does it look like to live–in the midst of our impossible, impassible, unnavigable situations–as those ready for God to do the miraculous? (Joshua 3:5)

:: God is the God who goes 3,000 feet ahead of His people, showing the way, overcoming the most powerful obstacles, and subjugating things to Himself. (cf. Joshua 5:1)

:: Following Jesus means we can stop thinking like slaves and rebellious wanderers…and start living as people of the promise. (cf. Joshua 5:9-12)

What would you do in the overwhelming situations you face if you were certain God is going before you, that He is more powerful than the most significant obstacles you face, and that He is FOR you?

The podcast will be available soon, you can check it out by heading to SLW’s podcast site at slwchurch.podomatic.com.

Missionary Update

April 14, 2009 — Leave a comment

Good afternoon!

The following update has come our way from Dorcas Croft, the Global Partners missionary to Swaziland we support as a local church:

Dear Friends,

As the date for our return back to Swaziland draws closer we desire your prayers.  We are getting closer to reaching our goal and believe that by July we will have 100% of our targeted amount.  Please help us pray that we will reach this goal on time.

As we return to Swaziland we will be going back to many changes.  We will be the only missionaries assigned to Emmanuel Wesleyan Bible College other than Selinda Ingalls who will be coming at a later date.  The college is struggling in many areas and we desire your prayers.

Mathias is doing well.  Although he is happy about returning to Swaziland, he told me the other day that he is missing Swaziland less than before.  He has gotten involved in many things that he enjoys so much: swimming, piano and drum lessons.  Clubhouse at church on Wednesday nights.  Playing basketball at the YMCA.   He is doing well with school and enjoys reading.  He has grown so much I know the Swazis will be surprised how much he has grown.

Below are prayer request:
1.  Pray we reach our targeted goal by July 1, 2009
2.  Pray Emmanuel Wesleyan Bible College (EWBC) can find a principal and needed staff.
3.  Pray for the finances of the college.
4.  Pray for new students for second semester. (July)
5.  Pray for students who are struggling to pay their school bills.  If they are not paid by the end of May they will have to be sent home.

Thank you for your partnership whether it be through prayer or support.

God bless!

Dorcas and Mathias Croft

Following are a couple of recent pictures of Mathias Dorcas attached for us.

We also received a new Global Prayer Net from Global partners–available online HERE.

Thailand

April 14, 2009 — Leave a comment

The anti-government protests have apparently come to an end; you can learn more by CLICKING HERE.  Thanks for praying for the situation and the Blaikies!