Prayer Letter for July

This past month has been one of ups and downs. Thankyou for praying, I was encouraged at various times this month when I remembered that friends and family are praying for Refuge City Church and the struggles we face.

A few days ago I was in despiration; I was fasting and continually asking God to forgive me, because I was doubting how things were going. Doubt crept in because I was less than a week from moving and still had not found a buyer for my townhome. Knowing that strength comes from God, and then trusting God’s plan were big struggles these last couple weeks.

Tuesday morning I decided to list the townhome for rent on craigslist. I remember praying, “God if this is the direction I should go, make it evident and help me find comfort in renting my place.” Within the hour I had three people interested and by the end of the day seven people wanted to come by and check the place out. Wednesday three people came by and took an application with them, two were highly interested. This morning one dropped off the application and later accepted my offer for them to rent. The rent I will be receiving each month will cover my financial obligations in Charlotte and then still have a little to save for possible repairs. To God be the glory for the things He has done. The renters are a nice couple that will be getting married next year, please pray as I serve them the Gospel would come though in my interactions with them.

Last month I mentioned Amy Pope had an interview to nurse at Good Samaritan in Dayton. Within a matter of days she was offered the position. Scot has had a lot of interviews and might have found a job. Nothing official with Scot working yet but could possibly work out in a few days.

Mom and Dad are coming July 9^th to help me move. The van and my car depart for Dayton Monday morning. I so relieved that my financial obligations in Charlotte went down $800. I know there are still more mountains to climb, but I have been reminded that God is working in our midst. John and Amy Pope will be moving July 15^th.

Please pray for my friend Jeff. He had a triple by-pass done Tuesday and is starting recovery. Jeff has been experiencing pain but the doctors say things went well and look good.

John Pope and the teammembers of Refuge City Church would like me to try an raise funds to help John with the administrative and legistical needs of Refuge City Church. There is a small ammount in the budget for other staff members if the funds are raised. This ammount is small and would only cover a small part of my living expences. Please be praying as I send out letters in a couple days asking people to help support Refuge City Church financially by giving to the administrative needs, which would free me up to spend more serving and working for Refuge City Church.

Proverbs 3:5-7