Category: Latest Updates

Yes, it is early August and it is unusually hot here in the area of Seattle. There is also a great deal of smoke in our air due to wild fires in British Columbia. We’re in the midst of the longest stretch of rainless days ever recorded here in the Puget Sound. And, in a couple of weeks, there will be a solar eclipse! So, a very unusual summer for sure.

I am in the process of planning a trip to Viet Nam and Myanmar, from November 25-December 10. I look forward to meeting with a pastor in Saigon, and then meeting and teaching a group of leaders in Mandalay, Myanmar.

In the meantime, I have been corresponding with a pastor in Tanzania, with whom I will work next year. Last week, I met with a pastor in Oregon who will accompany me and share the teaching load. We will be working with about 300 pastors.

I have also received requests to go to Rwanda and Kenya. I don’t know how much of these requests I can accommodate but I am praying for wisdom in making the decisions.

Our friends in Nepal who run the orphanage, Dev and his wife Maya, have requested funds in order to be able to bring on 10 more children. If you can possibly help, please contact me and I will tell you how you can help. If nothing else, please pray for them, as they are doing a wonderful work in Kathmandu.

I am appreciative of this “quiet” time in between ministry trips, as I am able to continue to develop curriculum for future trips.

Thanks so much for checking in. And, thanks for all your prayers and support.

Blessings,

David

I had a wonderful time yesterday at Calvary Chapel of Santa Barbara. My thanks to Pastor and good friend Dave Guzik for giving me some time to talk about the work of MTI, even though it was his final Sunday as senior pastor of the church. He and his wife Inga-Lill had me stay in their home on Saturday night and were altogether gracious and hospitable. The people of CCSB were warm and welcoming. What a great church!

Looking forward to this week of attending the CCSPC conference in Costa Mesa. Time to catch up with long-time friends and maybe make some plans for future ministry.

Thanks for all the support and prayers!

David

Well, the last 5 days in Uganda have been incredible. Debbie and I were privileged to participate in this 2nd annual event on the shores of Lake Victoria in Entebbe, Uganda. There were couples in attendance from Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, and more. It was a week of sweet fellowship, prayer together, relaxation, teaching, and panel discussions. I taught four main sessions and participated in a couple of panels. Debbie made some wonderful connections with the wives. We were so blessed in every way. I didn’t think it could top last year’s retreat, but it certainly did. We’re grateful for safe travels and good health as well.

This evening I met with Pastor Arthur, who traveled all the way from Tanzania in order to talk with me and strategize about future plans. He has asked me to help teach and train 300 pastors in Tanzania next year. It was wonderful to spend a few hours with him and I look forward to our venture in 2018.

Tomorrow we will worship at Calvary Chapel of Entebbe.

Thanks for the prayers! They are being answered!

love to you all,

David