Over the past few months, I have not progressed as much as I would have liked towards moving to Ireland. An acquaintance who lives in Texas has e-mailed me regularly as she tries to learn more about me and the mission, hopefully to begin spreading word among her contacts about this possibility. I still receive about $10 each month. Disciples Fellowship and I agreed that they will serve as my base church, i.e., I have a bank account under their name so they can oversee collection and distribution of my support, also I will report to them as I minister in Dublin and visit them when on furlough. Also, I printed ten copies (nice copies) of my Mission Packet, and I intend to mail or carry them personally to churches as I seek their support. Yes, I’m disappointed with the way things have gone over the past few months, but I still have hope.As I’ve grown tired of my own behavior in this effort to go to Ireland, I have considered taking steps in a more responsible direction. My most exciting idea so far is to plan to visit Ireland. I’m thinking about going there in September, but I don’t know if I will have enough vacation time to go then. Please pray about this particular situation as I need to soon decide whether or not to buy a plane ticket. Another idea for strengthening my efforts is regularly reporting on the status of the mission, as I have done in this message. I think the most important strategy I can have is to keep spreading word of this opportunity through friends, e-mail, this blog, Facebook, visiting churches, etc. On second thought, my ultimately most important strategy is praying for God to bless you, me and everyone involved in this effort. He moves in mysterious and wonderful ways!!!
P.S. I took this picture in Port Stewart, Co. (London)derry, Northern Ireland.
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My thought is to prepare a one-page summary that offers more information upon request, and sending it to a whole bunch of churches.
Jennifer,
i have spent several days reading and rereading your blog and goals. I sense from this and from personal encounteres that you truly do want to return to Ireland. I also sense that in some ways you are afraid to step out and do what you want to do without security from a church/organization individuals.....
Having lived abroud for several years myself I understand the fear and need for security but I also understand that if it is something that you desire and long for as you do then just, here are the words"Just do it" go there live on the economy, get a job, interface with the people. what better way to reach out to people than to live among them, be one of them. You know this but you do not have to be a "Missionary" just go and be missional as we have talked about. The Lord will provide! He always has he always will. i pray that this decision will become clear to you and that you will persue what the lord has put on your heart.
S~
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