Email Update 08-19-2013

Greetings all,

We have had a busy and exciting past couple of weeks. Summer has come and gone in the blink of an eye. Schools have been starting up again, but for once, we're not a part of that! It's so exciting to finally be done with school. We're looking forward to what the Lord will accomplish during the coming months.

Two weeks ago we helped out with a Vacation Bible School. This was our second one of the summer. This one was Australia themed, just for us. It was a lot of work, but a lot of fun at the same time. I taught the Bible lesson and Missions Story while Amy assisted me and helped out wherever else she could.

The gospel was clearly presented each and every day and the kids were challenged to place their trust in Jesus Christ. On Thursday, Amy was able to lead a young girl to the Lord. Praise God for His work and saving grace!

Last week, Amy went home to Utah to visit her parents while I attended BIMI's Church Planting School. It was fast-paced week with loads of information. I enjoyed hearing the wonderful testimonies and instruction from the directors and look forward to the day the Lord allows us to put it into practice.

I have had little opportunity for making phone calls during these busy weeks, but God blessed through the many pastors who contacted me. Every Sunday in our March-May schedule has been filled. We will now begin scheduling Wednesdays and moving into June.

Our goal for next summer is to schedule a VBS almost every week. We have a couple lined up, but nothing officially scheduled as of yet. Would you pray with us toward this end?

We trust that God will connect us with people and churches that He desires for us to partner with. The coming weeks promise to continue to be busy for us as we have a Missions Conference at the beginning of September and two (possibly three) in October.

I know it can be easy to get "weary in well doing." But let me encourage you to "press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." He is more than worthy of all praise and honor. Presenting our bodies as a living sacrifice to Him is our reasonable service in light of His great sacrifice for us.

As always, we desire to be a part of your lives and ministries as much as you are a part of ours. If there is anything that we can do for you or pray for you about, please do not hesitate to ask.

In Christ,
Traver and Amy Freeman