Eager steps
SPRING 2008
Stepping Back
It is very hard knowing what all to share with
you in this letter as it seems so much has taken
place. If you would like to catch up on what we
are unable to include in this letter, you can visit
www.eagersteps.blogspot.com on the internet to
fill in the gaps as well as see more pictures.
As mentioned in our previous letter, we initiated
a new cell group ministry within the church in
April. The particular format and purpose of these
groups is evangelistic with the goal of multiply-
ing the groups as people are saved and discipled.
Our church has been struggling for a while and
had become very ingrown. This new ministry has
been wonderful to see unfold so far. People are
reaching out to neighbors, co-workers and
friends, inviting them to the groups. Our first
week, we had 33 nonbelievers come to the four
groups (many more than would show up on a
Sunday at church). Please, continue to pray for
these groups to grow and multiply and for the
people to remain excited about sharing the Good
News with others.
In our particular group, the Lord has provided
some heartbreaking opportunities. He has
brought two women dealing with abuse and un-
speakable sins against them into the lives of our
group members. We are all learning more about
reaching out to them and sharing the love of Je-
sus with them. Our prayer is that we demon-
strate the HOPE there is in Him in spite of how
hopeless, alone and scared they may be feeling.
Please pray for these two women, “M” and “I”.
Some of our youth have been dealing with major
issues. There are several who have recently been
going through extreme rebellion and depression.
There is so much attacking them. We covet your
continued prayers for them and for their parents.
Other ministry highlights from the past few
months include the Bible club program in the
nearby community (the “Vado”) where we dis-
tributed blankets, a special youth retreat over
Easter week, our annual Children’s Day Mini-
Olympics,