September 2022
Adrienne & Jeremy - Multiplying Disciples in SE Asia
Thoughts from the road
Our journeys this past month have taken us all over Manitoba, and even into California for a week! We have the unique opportunity to visit many many churches and drop in for a short amount of time to fellowship together, eat great food, spend time with some of our favorite people, and share the stories of what God is doing in Thailand & Myanmar.
But we get to do something else: we get to see what God is doing across North America. We are seeing snapshots of the movement of God's Spirit in Canadian churches - in places that are resistant to Jesus, tired and run down from 2 years of difficulties, filled with broken people and tired preachers. And at the same time, we see new growth. The church is still on mission - maybe a bit banged up, but more than ever wanting to fulfill the commissions of God: to love Him, and to love their neighbors. To go into all the world and proclaim the love of Jesus! We're encouraged to drop into many different kinds of churches - small ones, big ones, old ones, and young ones, and see the desire of the believers there to change the world.
Let's keep praying for that change to continue in our towns and cities, in our own homes and in our own hearts. Jesus is still on the move - He is inviting each of us every day to join Him in His mission to change the world! And it starts with us laying our lives down and saying "Jesus I will follow you. I surrender my life to you and your purpose. Please speak to me and show me the way!"
Special times in Steinbach!
We spent an amazing week in California with Mountain View Church. Thanks so much for the love and opportunities to share!
Our schedule for the next month:
September 8-20: Connecting in BC
September 23-29: Connecting in Swan River
September 25: Sharing at CBF church
September 30 - October 5: Connecting in Killarney/Boissevain area
October 2: Sharing at Boissevain MB church
October 5 - 19: Connecting in southern Ontario
October 9: Sharing at Evergreen Heights Christian Fellowship church in Simcoe
October 16: Sharing at Maple view Mennonite Church in Wellesley
Please keep praying for the team in Thailand & Myanmar!
The other day, Pastor Kyaw Lin from the Bang Chalong church plant shared an awesome testimony with us. He said:
"We've been encouraging our church members that they are missionaries in their own neighborhoods. Well, a few weeks ago one of our church members brought 8 of her friends to church! I had a great discipleship message prepared, but after seeing all these new people I set it aside and preached the gospel. She was so encouraged to see some of her friends accept Jesus! The next week she brought another group of friends, and I preached the gospel again. Same thing happened last week. I set aside my nice discipleship message and shared about Jesus' love for us. This lady has really caught the idea that the church is on mission together! Also, I may never get to preach my great discipleship sermon..."
Praise God that church members are rising up and serving God! Please Pray for the disciples from all the churches as they invite their friends and neighbors to family camp.
Aye Sandar is one of our new inters. She is so excited to return to her church in Bang Phli and jump into daily ministry. Her and her husband Aye Yar are looking to help in church, teach kids at the school for migrant worker kids they run mon-fri, and begin reaching into a new area 15 minutes away to start a bible study there. Please pray for them!
Family update & prayer requests
We're getting closer to baby #3 being born - just 3 months til we get to meet our Son! Thank you to all of you who have reached out and encouraged Adrienne, and supplied her with maternity clothes and supplies.
As we travel around Canada, we see a lot of good things and hard things. It's tough for our kids to move beds every week, to be in new places and see new faces almost daily, and to always be on the move. But at the same time, they are engaged in the mission of God! On an adventure with Jesus - it's a beautiful thing to realize that they are growing up with daily examples of God's goodness, and new experiences of ministry. Plus, they are getting to see Canada! We've been blessed to give them a taste of so many of the beautiful places, the great people, and the awesome food that we know and love. While they still miss home in Thailand, they also are having a good time.
- Please be praying for us as we journey to BC and Ontario in this next month, and as we continue to share the stories & testimonies of God's goodness from SE Asia across the country.
- Pray that the team in Thailand & Myanmar would be strong & courageous as they share the gospel and lead their church plants.
- Pray that many people in Canada & America would feel the stirring of the Holy Spirit in their lives and answer the call to long-term missions!
Elya had her 4th birthday last week!
Getting ready for snow!
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Thank you!
We are so grateful for the chance to be in Canada and see you all! Please don't hesitate to reach out and let's make a plan to be together! (Anyone want us to cook Thai food? You provide the kitchen and the guests, we'll provide the SPICE!)
We have Canadian cell phone numbers now, so feel free to use those!
Adrienne: 1-431-734-2890
Jeremy: 1-431-734-2891
Thank you so much for your continued support, your love, and your prayers! Looking forward to seeing you soon!!!
Contact us!
We'd love to hear from you
Email: adriennejeremy@yahoo.ca
Website: multiply.net/multiplier/jeremy-adrienne-penner
Location: Chachoengsao, Thailand
Phone: Adrienne: 1-431-734-2890 Jeremy: 1-431-734-2891