Segaar-King October Update

Dear Friends and Family:

Greetings!  The Gospels tell us that often in his ministry, Jesus withdrew by himself (or sometimes with his disciples) to pray and meditate (e.g., Mark 1:35).  Since the Gospel writers say nothing by accident, we can be assured that these reports of Jesus’ habits are meant to be models for the Christian life.  In October, we have focused on prayer and spiritual growth by taking several days to pray, reflect and seek direction for our ministry.  We hope that you all will be able to take advantage of quiet moments for prayer and reflection.  God can use these powerfully in our lives!

Please join us in giving thanks for:

-Blessings in our support raising.  We are enjoying our visits with you and your church this fall.  We will be visiting 12^th Avenue CRC in Jenison, MI (a.m.) on November 2, Faith CRC in Holland, MI (a.m.) on November 9, Peace Community Church in Frankfort, IL (a.m.) on November 16, Lakeside CRC in Caledonia, MI (a.m.) on November 23, and Brooten Community Church (a.m.) in Brooten, MN on November 30.

-Improved health for our family. 

-A successful Timothy Leadership conference in October in Haiti.  We had 60 participants.  See our blog for more info.

-For opportunities for spiritual growth and renewal.  We spent several days at the Hermitage Community (for prayer and reflection) and a Marriage Encounter (marriage growth seminar).

-The opportunity to be a part of the discussion in October about a new epoch for the Back to God Ministry International’s Perspectives Réformées (PR) French-language program.  In the coming months, new materials and programming will be making its way to PR in Haiti.

Please join us in praying for:

-Peace and understanding as the Christian Reformed Church of Haiti goes through a major leadership transition and an ongoing financial crisis.

-Our radio ministry, Perspectives Réformées, which is going through a difficult time of transition.

-Pray for our good friend and ministry colleague, Pastor David Maisonneuve, who was recently hit by a motorcycle while standing on the road-side.  The extent of his injuries is not yet known, but he is at home resting.

-A lot of travel in November to Minnesota and Illinois to visit our supporting churches.

 -Zach as he tries to find time to work on his New Testament dissertation and Sharon as she has begun her Clinical Pastoral Education.

FOR MORE PICTURES, STORIES, AND INFORMATION ABOUT OUR MINISTRY AND FAMILY, PLEASE SEE OUR BLOG AT segaarking.blogspot.com

Thanks for your prayers and support,

Zachary, Sharon, Hannah, Vivian, Isaiah and Esther Segaar-King

Missionaries to Haiti through Christian Reformed World Missions