January ’12 Prayer Letter

by on January 6, 2012 in Ministry Updates

Dear Praying Friends,

Happy New Year from the Newton family! This time last year we had only just started deputation, and the majority of those receiving this letter we had not met yet. Looking back over 2011, I can’t believe how good God has been to us in providing our needs, but more than that, providing awesome relationships with so many families and churches all over the US.

This past month we were in GA, LA, TX, AZ, CA, and TN, covering over 7500 miles! Praise the Lord for safety, great meetings, and 4 new partnering churches since our last prayer letter.

It’s starting to actually feel real: we are starting to plan for visas, set-up fund, etc for hitting Spain late this year, Lord willing!

In other Newton News, just yesterday we found out that we are having another little girl! I am so thrilled that God has blessed us with Elena, and now… pause for effect… Isabel Newton! Melissa’s due date is May 25th, so I’ll probably be doing some solo travel before and after.

 

PRAYER REQUESTS:

  • Melissa’s pregnancy: She is happy that she actually LOOKS pregnant instead of (in her words) “slightly pudgy! “
  •  Spain preparations: Paperwork is always fun, and visas are a LOT of paperwork.
  • Support Level: We have had many great meetings recently that have expressed a desire to support us financially, but are unable due to the economy. It’s definitely a challenge to raise funds in a recession, but we know that God is providing both the financial and prayer support that we need.
  • Setup Fund: This will definitely be priority this year. We are trying to save as much as possible for all the costs of moving and settling in.
  • Laborers: We are asking God to do what He loves to do: raise up and send out more laborers into His harvest field. There is a great opportunity for harvest in Spain and the rest of the world, and we want to be a part of seeing them called, trained, and sent.

 

Thanks again for your continued support, love, and prayer. Praying you all have a great 2012!

Scott, Melissa, Elena, and Isabel Newton