Family Trip to Turkey in March
"The intent of our visit was to be able to spend time with some of our heros. It was an honor and joy to be with these families! What a treat to witness first hand who they have become over their 13 years together. We've known this team since the 1980’s and their days at Rolling Hills Covenant Church where my husband served as their missions pastor. Like many of you, we have followed their journey. If you have not, here’s the short form of their adventurous and arduous 13 years..." [Read More on my recent reflections of the trip in the unsolicited letter I wrote to their supporters.]
Asia Sports Coalition
Andy Lim, one of our CRMS staff members is the chairman of the Asia Sports Coalition. Jim joined Andy in Seoul last month when this group held their annual meeting with sports ministry people from every country in Asia. It was a great opportunity for Jim to meet ministry leaders from across the continent, and gain a deeper understanding of the church in Korea because every meeting of the week was scheduled in a different mega-church.
Broadcast Ministry Exposure Tour
Recently, talking with an intern who is interested in broadcasting/media ministry, I thought: Hey! I know a few folks who do that sort of thing! ....So, in my spontaneous "oK!-let's-make-it-a-party-style," I started setting up appointments to visit a some local offices and studios located in Singapore..... [Read More! Articles about what happened last week]
Personal News. The things we've been praying about.
Tyler took a break from his studies for AP and Finals and SAT exam prep to shoot part of an episode for Discovery Channel with Ian Wright. More opportunities falling in his lap because of his unusual gifts: Singlish and a quit wit. The show will be aired sometime in December.
Cameron and his parents are spending a lot of time working on getting the grades up so that he can enjoy life without restrictions (nuf said?). He is enjoying the rare freedom he has in his 2 outlets of basketball and youth group, and we all have hope. More or less.
Jim
"Don't we all go around thinking that the "old ticker" is a walking time bomb? None of us really know if and when it's going to go off." [Read more about Jim's day at the hospital that turned out with sober relief]
Kimberly's enjoyed more free time with 2 semesters off from teaching the drama club and theatre courses for TCA college. More time to invest in individuals and their personal and spiritual growth. Kids. CRMS. Artists. Women. It's been nice.
Coming Up. Pray with us for these things.
6 May National Day of Prayer observed in Singapore in the Colonial Room of the American Club. 7:30PM No charge, but advance registration requested by the Club. Let Kimberly know if you're interested in attending. This was always an important day in our year when we were at RHCC in California, now we have the honor of helping host it here. Oh Lord, the needs are great! We ask that you not only hear our prayers for America, but you teach us to pray in faith and to truly believe you are Sovereign in the affairs of men.
6, 13, 18, 27, 31 Jim leads mentoring networks. J & K also hope to start a new mentoring group together this month for four young couples.
In all these opportunities, plus personal mentoring appointments and other meetings, Lord we ask that you speak through Jim to bring real spiritual growth.
7,11 Tyler takes AP tests and gets ready for finals and SAT in Singapore on June 5th. We are exploring colleges in the US this June, then will be in SoCal July 3-11 before flying back to Singapore.
Lord thank you for what you've taught Tyler this year in his challenging courses. Continue to guide him as he looks to you for his college years. Its a big decision and a big world. For Tyler and all teenagers who have the blessing of being able to go on to university studies, we pray your divine guidance and inspiration and provision.
8, 15, 16 Jim teaches two seminars at churches on the Bible and Mentoring, and preaches in a church on discipleship.
10 CRMS says goodbye to The Webb family who've been CRM colleagues with us here for the past 5 years (and in Asia for 15). It's been a delight to see their Core Coaching Skills program really take off while they've been based here. Many mission organizations are adopting it and sending senior staff through the training. Lord, thank you for your provision of sweet friendship for us through the Webbs. We're eager to see where God leads after their year in Seattle. Refresh them and inspire them while they settle in US and bless their families and friends in this gift of being able to catch up and benefit from having them nearby for a season.
14 May Focused Living Seminar full day intro to the mentoring process of helping pastors hear from God, rediscover new passion for their calling, finish well. Lord, fill us with your Holy Spirit, that as we mentor others they will not see our sinfulness and shortcomings, but that they will see you in us. We pray that we will have your wisdom in encouraging, exhorting, training and empowering others to live wholeheartedly and whole for you.
Ever thankful for your friendship! Let us know how we can be praying for you too!
What I'm Reading:
Kimberly - When Godly People Do Ungodly Things, Beth Moore. Matthew, and Wee Sing Bible Songs (I'm trying to learn how to play the piano!)
Tyler - US History and Psych Textbooks
PS And Finally...
Still debating on your summer vacation plans? Have the resources to travel? Consider joining us in Malaysia for this! I believe there's still space available, though not so sure about flights! But check it out!
If you've read the Lenten Devotions, you know what kind of folks we serve with around the world. Here's a chance for you to learn first hand about the movement and feel a vital part of it through your informed prayers and financial giving. And it's in a beautiful location so it makes it a vacation with a purpose! Also, 2010 will be the first time CRM Singapore staff and partners will be participating. The Creasmans and CRMS are also holding ministry exposure tours of Singapore before and after the conference for people who want to make their travel plans through Singapore.
