Wednesday, October 1, 2008

More prayer requests and updates

Translators are still needed.  This is a very urgent prayer request.  Jeff met with a group of 12 potential translators on Sept. 27.  So far he has a commitment from one.  We need 5.

A second prayer request is for me.  During our trip, each night after we do our home visits throughout the day, we are going to meet for a church service.  Each night, one of the men on the team will be preaching a sermon.  This is way outside my comfort zone but I know that God is able to give me the power and words but I need lots of prayer for this.  Pray as I prepare messages and then for me as I preach them.  I've done teaching before but these messages are evangelistic messages.

3 comments:

Pastor Mike Paris said...

Dad,
do you need me to send some notes? :)
I love to hear the words, "way outside of my comfort zone", because I have come to leran that this is where the real growth for life comes in. I will be praying for you. And am thrilled to see you taking this challenge on!
I love you,
Mike

Don Paris said...

thanks for the offer of notes. I have a couple of messages prepared. I have one on the wise man/foolish man in Matt 7 and one on the great feast in Luke 14.

Pastor Mike Paris said...

Interesting that you should mention the great feast in luke 14. I am planning a series of "Table Talks with Jesus" from the book of Luke for communion. I am starting this week since Doug is off to see his new/1st grandbaby!
I am starting with the "Matthew party" in Luke 5. Maybe you should send me your notes! :)
Mike