a thousand steeples.: Dear Friends,

My time over the course of this summer has been both busy and unpredictable, some things have changed and I have been less consistent in communication.

And so, dear friends, it is time for me to inform you of my recent decisions.

I came home at the beginning of June and immediately began the communication process of raising support to return to Montreal at the beginning of August to work with Youth With A Mission. However, as seems to happen sometimes, my support raising efforts have been slower and more difficult than I had anticipated. After a couple of weeks of prayer, talking with people I trust, and more worrying than I should have allowed myself, I decided to push back my return to Montreal until I raise more consistent financial support (as opposed to moving and hoping for the best).

This was a hard decision to make because my heart is really with the people of Québec and my desire is to return as soon as possible. Whats more, my commitment with YWAM is supposed to begin Sept 1, so I now risk being late and missing the beginning of the Urban Cultures course that I'll be helping with, among other things. However I feel like the Lord is asking me to trust his timing and provision and am at peace with waiting to see what he does.

So now I am again in the humbling place of asking you for help.

This past year has been a learning experience of the sometimes precarious finances of a missionary, and the immense blessing of friends who believe in what you are doing. What has happened many times is that I've been unexpectedly blessed by supporters with large gifts, which is wonderful. However now, as I have committed to serving more longterm with YWAM Montreal, I really need people to support me in smaller amounts on a monthly basis.

What I am asking for at this point is for 20 more individuals or families to commit to giving $30 a month for at least the next year.

I know for some this amount is quite easy and for others it is a burden, but please pray and consider this. If you have any questions or would like more information on the ministry of YWAM Montreal and the best ways to please do not hesitate to ask me. As always, there is a paypal donate button at the bottom of this blog.

And my favorite part, here is a small sample of the photography I have worked on this summer...