Thanks for your prayers with us in September
Jim:
Pastors who are starting CRM in the Philippines have met for their 3rd retreat with individual coaching. One of them is pursuing a call to lead this emerging ministry focused on empowering with this mentoring model. In turn they empower others under their leadership to grow in intimacy with God and live out His unique call on their lives.
Kimberly:
Loads of emails, and prayers and phone calls have ensued following a blog post I wrote in August. For me it's turning into a season of bridge building and encouraging Sending Churches in what their role can be in Missionary Care. As a case study, this experience is a remarkable model of processing conflict. This communication with my church leaders has built a stronger bridge. I'm really encouraged to know that I am part of a church where we call can respect one another, make apologies where needed and all be humble enough own our sin and move forward stronger in unity and purpose.
CRMS Annual General Meeting 2011: Thank you Lord for the momentum rolling with addition of new staff and expansion into neighboring countries.
Tyler:
Loving CPSLO after 2 weeks of classes and the week of orientation. He's training with ROTC and really diving in (which is unusual for TCKs - they tend to stay on the fringe and observe for awhile). Said, "Even though it's a large campus, nearly everywhere I go I see someone I've already met." He had a great 6 weeks with grandparents...getting driver's license, spending some fun time with them alone, helping them with some things around their homes (technical mostly). It's a fun season to see him step into adulthood and manage his time and money on his own (all bills are going to HIM now!)
Cameron:
As always a joy to live with if we ignore the mess! Upon returning to Singapore, a few noticed a change over the summer. He's more confident and stepping up as a leader with his peers. We stay positive that he'll continue to learn how to apply his mind to learning, his body toward strength and fitness, and his heart to following Jesus.
Prayers for October:
1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Singapore American Football League continues to be the Creasman's Fall pastime (missing only the accompanying cooler weather and marching bands!). Cameron (#54 left tackle) is playing on Tyler's former team in the High School league and we continue to deepen our friendships and influence in the expat community. Pray that we will have opportunities to share God's love and hope - the Gospel - every week of football!2
Praise God for the graduates of TCA College! Thank you Lord for Kimberly's role as an occasional lecturer, equipping younger Christian leaders in their use of drama in ministry. Lead her to ways she can continue to use her expertise to inspire other young people who are passionate about the arts and ministry.
3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Lord, guide us as we spend some time on Mondays making phone calls and connecting with supporters and potential donors to our life and ministry here in Asia. Give us discernment about knowing who to call, and a continued confidence in your faithful provision, as we need to raise an additional $3,000 in monthly donations.
3-7,31
We host visitors who are coming through Singapore. Lord, we pray through us you offer vision and insight into the strategic role this little island has on the Kingdom of God in this region.
8
CRMS staff, Andy Lim leads the inaugural "Run for the Nation" prayer run across the island. Lord, thank you for calling such inspiring and godly Asian leaders to join us in CRMS & building spiritual leaders, we pray for wisdom as we join potential staff this coming week in seeking your will for joining us in this movement.
15
Count Your Blessings! After meeting a few times this month with Kimberly, thirteen dormitory staff of a Christian High School will perform Playback Theatre for students on the theme of "Thankfulness." Jesus, we pray that this outreach to international students studying and living in a Christian environment will draw them to a personal and lasting relationship with you!
17-19
Jim leads a mentoring network in Manila, and helps these pastors grow as mentors for others. Please pray for their own growth and for their vision and ability to empower other leaders.
18-19
Women's Retreat in nearby Johor, Malaysia. God, thank you for making it clear that you wanted K! to pass on the CRM Women's Leadership meetings in Spain (Oct 16-21). Hard to do it, but thank you for your guidance. In this short time away with her Singapore sisters, build us in unity, deepen our roots with you, and give us vision for your future for us as your daughters.
20
Jim teaches a seminar in Singapore on growing in spiritual authority - what it is, where it comes from, how to exercize it, and how to grow in it. We long for the evidence of God's presence in our lives and ministries. Lord we pray that Jim & Kimberly would continue growing in intimacy with Christ and that his leading and providing for them would be evident to all around them.
22
Handmade #3. K! is participating in an outreach with Grace Assembly of God. Lord we thank you for how you are using the arts to communicate your message! Thank you for Namiko and her gifts in dance and love for you! Bless her as she builds a team using Hawaiian Hula as a worship dance for you.
27-28
Retreat for CRMS staff and board members to evaluate and ideastorm our ministry to help churches and spiritual leaders grow and impact Asia. Lord, we pray that you would raise up godly and gifted men and women to join CRMS as spiritual mentors, and to go as missionaries to other Asian countries. We pray for love and creativity as a team, and for your guidance and resources to grow in our spiritual impact.
Plus:
Please pray that i would have Joshua's courage and Joseph's dream and vision to pursue the establishment of CRM Phils! - Pastor Nathan, Manila
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| Mid-Autumn festival "mooncakes" with Yi Hui. She continues her frequent visits when Kimberly is home in the afternoons, and is slowly getting socialized and learning how to read. She's a much happier little "stray" who is taking (and most certainly failing) the PSLE this week (Primary School Leaving Exam) |
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Jim & Kimberly Creasman
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