Updates and Prayer Requests

Howdy all, well there are a lot of things going on right now in anticipation of moving to New Zealand.  We thought it would be good to give you a few updates and some prayer requests.

The House

For those that haven't heard, the house sold in less than 36 hours!!  We are going through and fixing up a few items the buyer asked for and at the same time, going through everything at the house and listing items to sell.  (If you would like to see any of these items, contact us on Facebook and we can add you to the online garage sale group.)

Missions Facilitator

We are working through the process with Shepherds Staff (www.ssmfi.org) to obtain an account number to be used by those who wish to support us.  They will also provide administrative assistance.  This past week we had our interview with them and all looks good.  We are just waiting on the last little bit and we will be issued an account.  This will allow all who donate through them to receive a tax receipt for their support.

Work Visas

We started to provide CCBI with the needed information about us so that they can present the official paperwork that will be needed to accompany our application for visas.  The whole visa process will probably take a 4-6 weeks on the longer side.  Once we receive the documents from CCBI, it will be go, go go on the paperwork.

Speaking Engagements/Presentations

We started the process of reaching out to Community Groups and other churches to talk about what the Lord has set before us.  So far we have presented to one Community group, have three others scheduled, one group considering it, and we have a few churches that are interested in having us come present.

So, with the above information, we have a few prayer requests:
1. Pray that we can free the house of all of our past consumerism i.e. sell everything.
2. Pray we can get everything fixed on the house within the allotted timeframe.
3. Pray that we receive our account number from Shepherds Staff soon.
4. Pray that God will grant us mercy during the visa process and that everything goes smoothly.
5. Pray that we convey the passion that God has put upon our hearts for New Zealand when speaking.
6. Pray that God would provide the monthly support that we need.

Thank you all for reading our blog.  We will be providing updates more frequently over the next few months.  We are exhausted but excited for all that the Lord has in store for us!!

In His Grace,

Andrew and Dawn McBride