Journeying together

I just got off the phone with Uncle Jason in the Singapore office after receiving what I thought was the scariest email I've read. That's right, it's the email about raising support. Contrary to what I thought about the costs for joining the Melbourne office as opposed to the Sydney office, it is actually higher though I think it is also because the original budget that they gave me did not include the amount that OM Singapore would have to deduct. In any case, my immediate reaction was: PANIC! I'm hoping to leave by January for the new recruit's conference, where on earth is all this money going to come from and not just for the first month but for the months to come at least for the first year! I don't know if you knew this but so far, I have not seen any finance coming in apart for my small salary while I continue to work here in my home church for a few more weeks. At the same time, I am thoroughly encouraged by God's continued faithfulness in using me where I am. Though the last couple of weeks felt... difficult, I was amazed that God could still use me to be an encouragement to others. It is a huge privilege to be able to continue to stay in touch and pray specifically for those God brings to memory and in seeing Him answer those prayers, I am sure that God will be faithful in providing for where He has called. Praise Him indeed!

For those of you who would like to support me financially, I am asking if people would be willing to support me for S$10 a month for one year (i.e. 12 months). Of course, you are more than welcome to give less or more, as you are able and as the Lord leads but if possible, I would like to see more people giving a little bit rather than a few people giving loads. As my parents often remind me, this is not "my ministry" nor "my journey" but a journey that I want to involve as many people as possible. Please do email or call me for more information about my support raising. I would be incredibly grateful. In any case, please do not feel obliged to give, more than anything, I would simply appreciate your ongoing support through prayer. Yes, do please continue to pray not only for financial breakthrough but that I will continue to have my eyes fixed on Him for strength, for comfort and for direction.

My parents arrive back in Singapore today though they leave for Manila tomorrow (surprise, surprise, always on the go). Please pray for them as they go to celebrate OM's anniversary in the Philippines. Praise God for the way He has brought OM Philippines from what it was to where it is now and we continue to pray for its future impact in that nation. Pray also for me as I've been asked to share at the youth service this Sunday for 20-30mins. Being more of a behind-the-scenes type of person, I'm extremely nervous about speaking in front of the youth in my home church but I'm praising God for such an amazing opportunity! Please pray that God will give me the right words and that the youth will be blessed and stirred up to seek after God more fervently. Pray also for the youth leaders as they continue to journey alongside these teens, guiding them onwards and upwards for God's glory. 

Thank you all again for your continued prayers, for your kind messages of encouragement and for your faithfulness in friendship. I certainly have not stopped giving thanks to the Lord for you all. 

Trusting in God's Faithfulness,

Debbie