England Happenings II

In the last post, we shared a little bit of our trip to jolly ole England. So much happened that we wanted to share just a bit more England Happenings II

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One of the unanticipated highlights for Brenda and I was meeting a Cru staff member named Jimmy R, who ministers in London with his wife and 5 kids under the age of 10. Perhaps because we also have 5 children, or perhaps because of Brenda’s welcoming spirit, Jimmy seemed to love to talk to Brenda, and to me. He shared with us many of the immense challenges he faces. He has an utter commitment to ministry, but also to his family, a tension he shared with us. Please pray with us for Jimmy R and his family and his ministry.

I (Phil) don’t cry too often, but I was brought to tears by one meeting in Greenwich, England. Can you guess what could do that?

Estelle had “by Chance”, run into the Local Cru Team Leader who noticed the evangelistic bracelet that they both wore. He engaged her in conversation and immediately recognized Estelle’s enormous potential as a Christian leader on campus and in the workplace.  He set up a meeting with our traveling team member Dick G, who had been a bank president for 33 years. I tagged along to spend time with Dick, and as Estelle was sharing with him, we all learned that she has a strong desire to become a University prof! I (Phil) was able to share with her about 2 Tim 2:222222222, and encourage her and pray with her that G^d would direct her steps and she would feel G^d’s pleasure. I expect Estelle will impact a great many people for Christ in her lifetime, and perhaps she will do it as a Professor!

Brenda had a vital conversation with Matthew, a law student, and she was able to give him some crucial advice on relationships within his church congregation. Brenda and I also got to encourage Ane Mary, a German undergrad who studies Classical languages and too wants to become a professor. We had a wonderful conversation with her and prayed for her.

Brenda and I think back on the terrific people we met: Dick and Kay, Oli, Pam, Meredith and Rush (Auburn grads), Mary Grace, Nicole, Nathan (a French non-believer with whom Dick shared the gospel), Gio, Faith, Erica, Holly… too much to tell!

So, once again, thanks for your prayers and donations! Remember, anything we accomplish is partially attributable to you as well!  Thanks too for your friendship.