The Poconos

I just got back from a wonderful week in the Pennsylvania Pocono Mountains.  I got to catch up with a mission that I have supported over the years called "Eagles Wings". They have heart of prayer for the Jewish people and the nation of Israel...and lead the most amazing worship times! It was a blessing to join them in praise and wonderful teaching. Plus, spending time with my good friend Jane in sweet fellowship, and I loved being Aunt Jo to 3 young ones was such a bonus! The mountains helped me to focus and pray. Although, I never made to the International House of Prayer, as I had longed for... God gave me something so sweet and it was close by! He totally provided for it and miraculously gave us a room. When others booked a year in advance, we got it the day before!  What a great week to set apart and be able to pray. I came back and had my first orientation to substitute teaching this fall and set up an interview for a tutoring job in the evenings. I am excited to see all God will do this fall. I am starting Elijah House School of Prayer Counseling next Thursday (2nd course) and I am so excited not only for the class, but to reconnect with my church family at Hopewell. I was so blessed by the people in that church for 10 years! This fall will continue to be a daily trust, but I know God will give me what I need when I need it, so I am so thrilled for this journey of walking deeper with him. I still hope to head back to Kona soon and continue on as a missionary and I will keep you posted. I am sending out a newsletter in the coming days, and it will give some real highlights. Please be aware of my new method of giving if you would still like to partner with me. On that note, if you would like to hear more of my journey I will be speaking very briefly at Storehouse Church at 10 am on Sunday August 22 and then in the morning for about 45 minutes at Hopewell Christian Fellowship in Telford on Sunday Sept 5th  at the Woman's ministry (I think 9 am). Feel free to e-mail with questions or if you would like to attend either church and need an address. My e-mail is: esl4now@yahoo.com

This is my friend Jane- She has provided such pastoral insight at just the times when I have needed it! Her 4 years on the field have brought much fruit and wisdom in helping others. I thank God for her heart to help me in prayer and fund-raising this fall! Pretty soon she will be touching the nations again! I just know it!