Psalm 126:2 May 2015
Where God has brought us: We are excited to introduce a new
chapter in our lives as we prepare to go to Canada! As many of you
know, we moved back to the States after almost three years of
ministry in Israel. We have been back for five years! Matthew got
his contracting license and has worked with his brother. Deborah
got a certificate in interpreting for the Deaf and has recently
gotten a teaching certificate through the Christian organization,
ACSI. She interprets part-time and subs at a local Christian
school. We have been involved with church ministry: teaching and
participating in Bible studies. Most of all, we have learned so
much about God, His faithfulness and His Word. We cannot believe
how much mercy He has shown to us, as we have taken this
journey.
Pettit Newsletter 1
Romans 1:4-6
"...Jesus Christ, our LORD, through whom we have received grace
and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the
Gentiles for His name's sake, among whom you also are the called of
Jesus Christ"
Please pray
For the Canadian people. The spiritual atmosphere in Canada is a
lot like Europe, and people are often cold toward the Gospel. Pray
that God's Spirit moves through the people of Canada.
God would help us to be patient, as the work of building a
successful school of ministry takes time.
God would pave the way for prayer and financial support, visas,
the trip to Canada, and finding a place to live.
We would have the passion Paul had, as He shared the Gospel with
people.
We would not be afraid, but instead, we would love (because
"perfect love casts out all fear").
OH CANADA! Sharing | Christ | Together
Psalm 126:2 May 2015
What is to come: The last year has brought with it a new
conviction that the Lord is moving us in a different direction,
Deborah back into teaching and Matthew into full-time ministry. We
have been asked to move to Airdrie, Alberta (right outside of
Calgary) to participate in a young Calvary church plant and help
start a school of ministry.
Deborah plans to work for a Christian school, and Matthew will
serve with the church. A huge need exists for Christian ministry in
Canada. 35 million people live in Canada, and the attitude toward
Christianity can be ambivalent, at best. However, a number of
churches are interested in participating in a school of ministry
but feel God hasn't provided the right person to run it. Matthew's
ministry would focus on building up passionate and solid Bible
teachers and sending them to plant churches in other parts of
Canada. Matthew's position will not be paid, so our goal is to
raise support for the first two years. After that, we will seek God
for His provision for the school of ministry.
We believe that God has led us to these ministries. Will you
pray that God supplies all our needs, and will you ask God if He
would have you partner with us? We would love to hear from you and
would be delighted to answer any questions you may have!
Pettit Newsletter 2
Goodbye, Beach
Hello, Rocky Mountains
* Calgary is growing rapidly, and the cost of housing has
recently doubled, so our budget will be $5,000 a month to cover our
expenses.
* This is a two-year, short-term need.
* If you want to find out more about our ministry, please email
[email protected] or call us at (805) 619-5486.
* If you are interested in supporting this mission, our sending
agency, CornerStone International, will be accepting donations on
our behalf.
* Please make checks out to CornerStone International PO Box 192
Wilmore, KY 40390. Please note Pettit-ST on the memo of your
check.
* You can donate online at
cornerstoneinternational.org/staff-short-term-pettit/
