Hi CityLight Family,Advent season is upon us and for many of us it's not a time of reflective meditation. It is a mad scrabble pell-mell to live our busy lives on hyper drive with the added stress of finding the "perfect gift." Guess what... you already got it - Jesus! So, spend some time with Him and while you do talk to him about the rest of us. Here is a list of things we need you to chat about... Following are some CityLight updates.
Blessings,
Patrick + Ivetka
Prayer Requests
Aki & Kieko:1. For Aki's job- to have certainly, motivation, and patience as he waits to hear from his superiors about the next steps in his career.
2. Continued good health & pregnancy for Kieko. Wisdom & providence for their family as they anticipate returning back to Japan next year.
Martin: That God would provide a good job; wisdom & fruitfulness in ministering in his home church.
Janka: A good flat for a good price ASAP!
Vic & Darla: Health in their home; refreshing & encouraging time as they go back home for Christmas.
Erik: focus on God's plan, continued witness in the workplace, translation w/Tom
Gina: For safe travel back to USA for Christmas and that God would speak clearly about her next steps with HIM.
Tom & Debbie: 1. Ongoing prayer for space needed for a "drop-in" youth center, a place for tutoring, English classes, games and other activities.
2. For next Sunday's Cesta Klub where we will follow up with the guys about what it means to experience God's "blessing" - we hope to have individual prayer for those attending. It could potentially be a critical time of decision for some of the kids. Pray for Erik as he interprets and joins in the prayer time.
3. Successful organization of our program before returning to the States on December 28.
4. Prayer for our trip home and back - flying standby so are dependent upon space being available; and to accomplish the goals for our trip home - support building (people, groups, equipment and finances).
Alberto & Ilga: God's favor as they teach the Word and disciple the Slovaks that God brings into their lives. May He use them greatly in this city!
Mike & Heather: "Upcoming trip to Thailand (Jan 9-24) with The SOLD Project. We are praying God uses this trip to guide our next step in serving victims of sex trafficking; we are also praying for Him to provide the finances! The trip costs about $5,000 -but we know it is in His plan for us to go, so we know He will provide. He always does!!"
Patrick & Ivetka:
1. To stay focused on Jesus alone, wisdom & discernment with leading at CityLight, being a better witness to those around.
2. Better time management & more time spent with Jesus & in the Word.
3. Pray for Gabriel as he is having some troubles at school & home. Wisdom, grace & patience as parents
CityLight: That we can be a light to the community. That we will seek to be servants and ministers of His love to those we are in contact with. For many people in Bratislava to know Him.
Updates:
Kids: This Sunday, Dec. 20th, the kids will have a chance to show off their talent during an extended worship time with some Christmas songs they have been preparing. Get ready for a good time. A BIG thanks to Ilga for working with the kids on this project!
Men's Breakfast: Is this Saturday - December 19th! We will be exploring the theme: “the Lord comes quietly in the world.” We will gather at McDonalds on Hviezdoslavovo Nam. at 9:00 and migrate to another location from there. For more info CLICK!
StirUp: Some thoughts from last weeks teaching: “Revelation as Gift”
Thanks!: Thank you all, especially Aki & Kieko, for all the help last Sunday. It is a huge blessing for me to see us as a community serving one another. You guys are great! God is good in you!
