Segaar-King September Update

Dear Friends and Family:

Acts 16:5-16 recounts Paul’s missionary journey through Asia Minor in which the Holy Spirit “blocked” his ministry.  Later, Paul received a vision of a man inviting him to cross over to Macedonia to preach the Gospel.  Because of Paul’s obedience the church took root on another continent.  As we reflect on this story, we are convicted how important it is to see God’s leading in the roadblocks and the successes.  Please pray that God will make us attentive to where the Holy Spirit is guiding us as we give leadership to the mission efforts of the Christian Reformed Church.

Please give thanks for:

-Several beneficial days spent in Detroit and Ann Arbor discussing the direction of Resonate’s church planting, leadership development and congregational renewal efforts globally.  It is exciting to be part of an organization that is constantly praying and reflecting about how to be faithful in mission.

-A good start to the school-year for Hannah (as a freshman), Vivian and Isaiah (sixth-grade) and Esther (third-grade) at Grand Rapids Christian Schools.

-A great trip that Zach took to Canada in August to spend time with Resonate’s Canadian staff.  Zach is learning about Resonate’s church planting and campus ministry in the Canadian context.

Please pray for:

-Our colleagues in Haiti who received a glancing blow from Hurricane Irma.  Resonate Global Mission has many contacts in Southern Florida where Irma made landfall.

-The Zuiderveens as they serve in Haiti in our absence.  We know how difficult this time is for them.

-That we would be a light for Christ in our new neighborhood in Grand Rapids.  We look forward to making connections with our neighbors and sharing our faith in encouraging ways.

-Healing for Esther who broke her collar-bone playing with her older sister. She seems like she is making good progress.

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Thanks for your prayers and support,

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

Resonate Global Mission (a ministry of the Christian Reformed Church)