In just a few short weeks, we will be returning to the place God has called us. We don't want to miss any of the wonderful blessings that we receive while here with all of you, yet we must remain committed to the soil God has given us responsibility to labor in. With this responsibility, preparations must be made for the upcoming year. Arriving back in Kenya, virtually, at the start of a new year, means that all new challenges, questions, needs, rewards, blessings, and work will be awaiting us and our national brothers and sisters.
I would like to take this time to highlight some specific areas that WE all can be in prayer for as the new year approaches. Again, this is a very important way that we can invite you all to share in the ministry alongside us. If you need to, print out this list and place it where you can be reminded to pray each day. Carry it with you. Share it with someone else.
1. Attitude and Obedience within us first - Pray for Lindy & Chris to have the proper attitude and demonstrate complete obedience.
2. Commitment to Ministry - Pray that our national partners remain committed to the ministry. Pray that our US partners and friends continue to commit to the ministry.
3. Growth - In order for new ministry to be possible, we need continued growth from believers in Kenya along with growth of our financial resources. Please pray that we see the growth of faithful supporters in this ministry.
4. Team - Please pray for the entire Only Servants Ministries team. Pray for the individual pastors, leaders, and family members who live in the environments we only visit. Pray for their health. Pray for their protection.
5. New Ground - Please pray that the Lord would reveal any and all "new ministry" endeavors that we are to be a part of. As we seek to grow what we do, it's paramount that God does the leading and revealing.
6. New Team Members - Please pray that God sends the servants He wants to partner with this ministry for future work.
7. Harvest - Please pray that God would overflow all of our cups as we remain committed to him and his work. Seeing rewards from faithful laboring encourages us all. This is all for His glory, so we seek the honor of celebrating with Him.
Thank you so much for your role in our lives and this ministry. As you have read, heard, and followed the excitement of the last 6 months, we hope you recognize that you cannot say, "their ministry" any longer as you talk about us. You are now a part of us forever. When you read blogs like this, when you email us with questions, when you listen to our stories, when you bow your head in prayer for a new believer, when you offer your gift of support and finances to this ministry, you are demonstrating one simple truth:
You are Only a Servant also! And we are honored to share this work together with you.
Only Servants and nothing more,
~Chris & Lindy Thompson
