As I write this update, I smell fall in the air. I opened my office window this morning, and there is a freshness that has not been there over much of the summer. I love fall, I really do.
I recently took a week’s vacation to rest in a small cottage at Elim Lodge Christian Resort and Campground near Peterborough. It was a good time away, and the goals that I had made before going I was able to meet. I made two simple goals: the plan to not have a plan and the other was to see both a sunrise and a sunset. As you can see from the picture included, I spent a lovely evening sitting on a small beach waiting for “just the right shot” of the sunset; isn’t God’s creation beautiful?
For part of the week, my son’s friends came to join us, and that was an exciting time over games, campfires and trips to the beach. The picture at the bottom was our attempt to spell FAITH. It was a fun day! A definite hi-light of my week was the day a couple I had just met, heard I was in ministry and offered to bless me by taking me out on a boat ride – I was thrilled! I sat in the front of the boat and felt like the “Queen of the Nile” as we rode down the water soaking in God’s marvelous creation! I am thankful for this couple, and I pray blessings on them as they continue to be generous with their resources.
I was excited to come back to the office and resume my appointments with the women I have been meeting with; but even more excited to see everything that Father has been doing in their lives outside the office. Jesus is the true counselor, and it was most encouraging to hear of how He has been working over the week I was away.
In many ways September is similar to January. It is a time of new beginnings; new routines and many people tend to be excited to see what is planned ahead. Our courses are starting up here at the office (please contact the office at 519-742-1900 or check out our FaceBook page for more details); but I am also looking forward to what Father has for me in this Fall / Winter Season. I have recently been asked by a couple churches if I would consider coming to speak to their Women’s Groups in the winter, so we look forward to what opportunities may be ahead; for we desire to partner with you and your churches in bringing the message of Christ as Life to as many people as possible!
Thank you for partnering with me through love, prayer and your financial support. I am thankful for how God has provided. I have however been unable to reach my goal of reaching 75% of my monthly support by the end of summer. Won’t you please join me in praying that God will lay it on hearts to give. I recently began praying that God would direct me to some Christian Business owners who may consider becoming corporate sponsors.
I wish you all a wonderful September of getting into new routines. May you rest in HIS promises and know that the God of all peace continues to sanctify you completely, and will be faithful to complete what He has started! 1Thes 5:23 -24
In Him,
Jacqueline
Crossways To Life
79 Weber St E. Kitchener ON
519-742-1900
