Segaar-King December Update

Esther enjoying a Michigan fall in 2018

Chicago is one of the key areas for Resonate's church planting work in the US.  Zach took this picture from the Hancock Building after spending a day learning about that work.

Dear Friends and Family:

 Our desires can be powerful vehicles to bring us closer to God and his mission for our lives.  Simeon, a devout Jew who “was waiting for the consolation of Israel” is a case in point (Luke 2:25-32).  The Holy Spirit revealed to him that he would not die before his desire was granted.  When Mary and Joseph brought Jesus into the Temple on the eighth day to be circumcised, there was Simeon, patiently and joyfully awaiting the fulfillment of his desire. Simeon held the baby Jesus and praised God, “For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.”  May God shape our desires in 2019 as he shaped those of Simeon so that we may share God’s light and salvation with all people.  Merry Christmas!

 Please pray for:

1.       God’s wisdom and grace as Resonate enters into its budgeting cycle in January.  We will need that wisdom and grace to make difficult decisions about ministry priorities.

2.       God’s guidance as Resonate evaluates its church planting ministry in North America.  We have about 250 church planters, spouses, and parent church pastors who have given us feedback about the CRC’s church planting system.  Pray that God will give us courage to act wisely on what we learn.

3.       Peace in the countries where Resonate has mission workers.  It seems that civil unrest and government persecution of Christianity has increased in many places in the fall of 2018.

4.       Generous giving to mission from God’s people so that Resonate’s work can continue in 2019.

 Please give thanks for:

1.       A safe but intense fall of travel for Zach.  Zach was in Orlando, Japan, Korea, Alberta, Ontario and Chicago this fall for Resonate.  We appreciate your prayers and support for this ministry of leadership to which we have been called.

2.       God’s blessing on our family in 2018.  As we finish our first full year in the US, we give thanks for progress made adapting to our new home.

3.       The tremendous privilege to witness how the Gospel of Jesus Christ is changing the world in which we live.  In the attached newsletter you will read the story of two people that God is using “as a light of revelation for the Gentiles.”

Thanks for your prayers and support,

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

Serving with Resonate Global Mission