Looking for Light

Dear Key Club,

November in Wisconsin's Northwoods can be summed up in 1 word - HUNTING! The Northwoods are full of deer. And while they're a beautiful animals to watch (like this fawn that wandered into our yard this summer), they can make night time driving a nerve-racking. Deer often dart out from trees and into traffic, causing accidents. If you live in WI, you've probably heard the phrase, "Be sure to watch for deer as you drive home tonight!"

Well, I was driving home from town the other night, and as I scanned the ditches for any glimmer of reflected light in a deer's marble-like eyes, I began scanning my life for glimmers of God at work... and let's just say I saw a lot of Light! I'd like to share with you this week some of the ways God's been at work through this Key Club. I pray you're encouraged by it.

1. Since the "Key Club" kicked off on October 5th, nearly 50 people have joined! Thanks for praying for this growth over the past month. It's been really cool seeing so many people commit to praying for Malachi and for me as I prepare to join the Malachi team in Germany. Your prayers are vital to this ministry and they are fuel to my soul! Please continue to pray that God would keep growing the Key Club and opening up doors for me to share with others and invite them to join. I think it would be great to see the Key Club reach the 100 mark!

2. During the month of October, 7 new people have joined my financial giving team! I'm simply blown away by this, and extremely encouraged. It's so awesome to see that in the midst of our downward economy, God is softening peoples hearts and moving them to support this ministry financially. I'd ask that you join me in praying for more financial supporters over the coming months.

3. It's been almost 5 months since I moved to Lake Tomahawk, WI. And although it's been a slow adjustment for me, I do feel that I'm finally settling in. I've appreciated your prayers as I build relationships in this new community. I've been extremely blessed to find a church with amazing community and solid Bible teaching. Please continue to pray for me as I cultivate relationships in the area, and seek out believers to fellowship with.

4. I've been preparing to host some dinner parties in the coming months, where I share about Malachi and invite people to join the Key Club and/or the financial giving team. I'm looking forward to sharing my passion with others. I'd appreciate your prayers for this: for the logistics of it all, for direction in who to invite, and for the hearts of those who will come. I'll provide more information about these dinners in the future, please let me know if you'd be interested in coming to one or hosting one.

Well, that's my update this week... now it's your turn!! I'd love to hear how the Lord has been showing up in your life this week. E-mail me or "Reply" to this blog with your story! (If you choose to reply to this blog, your story will be visible for all Key Clubbers to read).

I pray that you'll have many "God sightings" this week!

Blessings friends,

Beth