I’ve been
reading Hebrews and am stuck in chapter 11. I’m not stuck as confused, but
stuck like God is trying to imprint something in me…
When I
think of the things we’ve walked through over the last two years of
consecutively living in a developing nation, and than I compare it to the prodigious people
who experienced incredible challenges without loosing trust in God, I’m
obviously awed and humbled; but, it’s chapter 11 verse 40 that stirs my heart…
“All these people
earned a good reputation because of their faith, yet none of them received all
that God had promised. For God had something better in mind for
us, so that they would not reach perfection without us.”
Their faith is part of a
bigger story. It becomes intertwined in ours and together we become part of God’s
Great Story that culminates in Jesus. Their patient endurance, in the midst
unimaginable trials, is not for comparing
but for remembering. I am “reminded to remember” that God was with them. God gave them faith. God gave them
courage. God gave them strength to “overthrow kingdoms and make justice work,”
to even embrace a martyr’s death. A presumptuous outcome didn't justify their
faith. A submissive and focused perseverance in God’s providence made their
faith legendary.
So regardless
of what we encounter - be it a horrific crisis or daily frustrations - "let us run with
endurance the race God has set before us by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the
champion who initiates and perfects our faith.”
We remain
grateful for prayer partners and supporters like you who continually encourage our faith. This month found us delivering water filters and sharing the gospel,
facilitating bible studies, meeting about the Resource Center, praying,
preaching, parenting and navigating the final documents of Henry’s adoption. Below
are our current requests and some important information.
Please pray
for:
1.
Healing
for our local pastor’s wife, Mary who has been diagnosed with benign but
painful tumors in her abdomen.
2.
The
Lord’s provision since a few of our widowed mamas’ children need school fees.
3.
The
young adults of some of the mamas to stay strong in the Lord and resist the
pull toward evil gain and drugs.
4.
The
Resource Center to be managed with integrity and the team to make unified
decisions that benefit the community. It’s ready to open for ministry next
month after the inside is painted.
5.
Henry’s
documents to be completed without unnecessary complications.
We thank God we received his
adoption and birth certificates. The
Lord also removed an impossible
barrier when we tried to apply for Henry’s Kenyan passport. Yea Jesus!
6.
Our
family:
· Kids’ schooling to successfully
continue. They have all been very diligent.
· The packing process - we need wisdom
on what to store, transfer and gift to others.
· Cost effective and straightforward
travel plans.
· Restored health. We’ve experienced
various infections that tend to linger.
· Provision and Protection.
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| Working together, combining faith. |
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| Telling stories, sharing faith. |
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| Reaching out in faith for salvation. |
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| A bubuzela in worship? Expressing faith. |
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| Kenyan church. |
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| Our 18 year old getting ready for his next step in life. |
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| Our animal lover. |
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| Can I travel yet? |
We plan to
take a 10 month furlough for over due medical check ups and Henry’s assessments, to
investigate Tavin’s future school plans and raise awareness/funds for the
ministry. Please pray about continuing your support during this time and having
us share with your church, Bible group or organization. Feel free to contact us - mlthauger@gmail.com
Asante sana for your prayers, support and encouragement.
hugs from the haugers Ooo0o