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An Encouraging Conference

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

Oli Jacobsen, chairman of NTM`s international ministries committee gives a talk on the realities of ministry in Cambodia today.

When I graduated high school I received a congratulatory card with a very smart looking professor on the front of it. He had his finger in the air and a bubble over his head that read, "Now that you’ve graduated, here’s a tip." The message inside said, "DON’T GO THERE ANYMORE!" Well, we broke that rule last week and headed back to the school we just graduated from… but not to attend class!

We attended our first missionary conference as official New Tribes missionaries with Sharon’s sister Michelle. The whole experience was terrific. The encouraging speakers, refreshment in the Word of God, and chance to re-prioritize life was incredible.

During the conference I worked with experienced photographers to produce a slideshow of the best pictures from the conference and set it to music. I learned a lot about photography and had a great opportunity to re-connect with childhood friends and family I haven’t seen in a long time.

To see pictures of the conference, click here!

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This Upcoming Week

Friday, June 12th, 2009

Back to Missouri

Ever take time off work for a vacation that didn’t end up being a vacation at all? That’s how Sharon and I feel this next week may go. Here are a few of the things we’re doing next week and some ways you can pray for us as we do them!

Saturday: Race and Travel
Tomorrow, June 13th, we will head to the Eastern part of Michigan for Sharon’s race and then drive all the way down to Camdenton, Missouri when it’s over. Please pray for safety as we go.

Sunday: Preaching
Sunday I’ve been asked to preach at our baptist church in Missouri. I’m going to speak on Philippians 1, just thanking the church for the encouragement they’ve been to us. Please pray for my preparations today and tomorrow.

Monday – Friday: Conference and Photography
I will be snapping pictures of a conference at the Missionary Training Center and putting together a slideshow the missionaries will take home afterward. It will be a lot of work but the conference will be very beneficial and encouraging as well.

Saturday: Six Flags over Missouri!
My parents are treating us to a trip to Six Flags after the conference. It will be the first time in our marriage that Sharon and I go to a theme park together. Exciting.

Sunday: Driving Back to Michigan
One of the many reasons we’re going to Missouri is to get the rest of the things we left there. We’ll have all that stuff packed in the back of our car on the way home. Again, please pray for safety.

Thank-you for taking the time to see what our week will hold. Thank-you for your prayers on our behalf. Thank-you for your continuing comittment to see people in Cambodia reached with the gospel. God bless.

Ric and Sharon