News From the North...

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Greetings from the Oh So Snowy North,

Snow, snow and more snow.  Just about every day since mid-November. Ahh, the joys of living in Alaska! Lots of sledding, skiing, snowball fights and shoveling! And the beauty of this time of year is unbelievable!

A couple of years ago, Bill Paddock joined Mark for the annual trip to India. What we didn’t share at the time was Bill’s struggles with public speaking.  God had shown Mark the gifts that He had placed in Bill, the leadership ability, the prophetic insights and the calling to share these gifts with the Church, but Bill doubted that God could, or would, use him in public ministry.

Bill took the plunge and went to India in spite of his doubt. And he struggled in India. He loved the personal one-on-one ministry, the culture shock wasn’t a problem, and the Indian people loved him. But public speaking was a battle, and he didn’t always win.

What he did do, was ask the Father for help. He kept trying, and he asked others for advice and constructive criticism. That was nearly 2 years ago, and Bill hadn’t been behind another pulpit since… until last Sunday when Bill preached at Praise Chapel. And nailed it! He brought a message with power, love and authority; a message that challenged and motivated; and, a message that revealed the heart of the Father. Breakthrough!

This is part of our mission: recognizing the gifts that God has placed in others, and helping them develop, so that these gifts may be released to bless the Body. What a privilege for all of us to be part of this process!

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The Romania trip is fast approaching. Mark’s departure date is set for February 24th. Ministry opportunities are lined up and it’s looking like a great trip. Mark will be in country for 10 days. So far, he will be ministering in 2 churches as well as in a Leadership Seminar. He will also be laying the ground work for future ministry in this beautiful country.

But we still need your gifts to meet our travel budget of $3000.00. The most pressing need is Mark’s airfare of $1500.00. His ticket needs to be purchased by January 24th. The remaining $1500.00 for his food and  lodging accommodations, in country travel, and ministry expenses is needed by February 15th.

We are excited about what the Father has in store!

Your giving makes stories like Bill’s possible. You are a tremendous blessing!

Yours for the Kingdom,


Mark & Julie

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