Phillippians 4:13-14
Missionary candidates, who entered the interview process with us, were interested in our story as they imagined life for their kids overseas. Miriam and I talked a lot about our experience growing up in Africa and the pressures of being missionary kids. One evening, I began to talk about our family’s worst trials. We endured repeated robberies at gun point, but continued believing it was worth staying in Uganda to remain in the center of God’s will.
Rebecca was one of those candidates. She said, “I remember praying for you Pumpellys in Uganda every night growing up.” Her parents had been committed prayer partners for my family during those hard years. It reminded me how critical praying is for missions to be effective and how encouraging it is to know you have been prayed for.
Rebecca and her husband, Jared, were appointed as missionaries the same time we were and have become our friends. They are doing field personnel orientation in Richmond right now and will be moving to Western Europe in October. We learned last week that Rebecca’s father unexpectedly passed away. They were able to attend the memorial service. In fact, Jared shared the eulogy. We know this loss will be difficult as they begin their missionary service. Please help me return the favor by praying with us for Rebecca and Jared, their kids, and Rebecca’s family.
Rebecca was one of those candidates. She said, “I remember praying for you Pumpellys in Uganda every night growing up.” Her parents had been committed prayer partners for my family during those hard years. It reminded me how critical praying is for missions to be effective and how encouraging it is to know you have been prayed for.
Rebecca and her husband, Jared, were appointed as missionaries the same time we were and have become our friends. They are doing field personnel orientation in Richmond right now and will be moving to Western Europe in October. We learned last week that Rebecca’s father unexpectedly passed away. They were able to attend the memorial service. In fact, Jared shared the eulogy. We know this loss will be difficult as they begin their missionary service. Please help me return the favor by praying with us for Rebecca and Jared, their kids, and Rebecca’s family.
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