God is in the business of moving mountains even when our faith may be as small as mustard seed.
"Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen" - Ephesians 3:20-21
You have faithfully prayed for Nicaragua, for me, and for this BIG GOAL to get to 50% by June 24.
A week ago things were stalled at 40%, but over the last 7 days, God has stepped in in an enormous way and He isn't just meeting the Goal, He is putting "icing on the cake." As of today, the promised commitments bring the numbers up to 51.17%!!! And we still have nine days to go!
Your prayers are being answered in fantastic ways!
"And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19
Not only are the numbers amazing, but even more phenomenal are all the people that have joined this team. From seemingly out of nowhere, people are stepping forward wanting to be involved in the international spread of the Good News of Jesus Christ. All of you who have signed up are now directly connected with and a part of what God wants to do in Nicaragua.
And God is using this story to encourage others who are facing situations that feel hopeless or impossible. May it encourage you as well.
Daily God is increasing my faith and pushing me to pray bigger, and increasing my passion for Him and His work.
THIRD WEEK OF JUNE, PART 1:
SHOUT OF JOY! God is making things exciting! You just got an update on Monday morning but already so much has happened since then it is important for you to hear.
"And they came, everyone whose heart stirred him, and everyone whose spirit moved him, and brought the Lord's contribution" (Exodus 35:21)
Just since Sunday night, 5 more people reached out announcing they are going to sign up to partner in the ministry in Nicaragua as monthly supporters!
That should bring the total up to 44%!!! Only $248.81/month left to go!
WAIT HOLD EVERYTHING! Just received a new email promising another $100/month!!!
*Tears of Joy*
Dearest people - There aren't even words for all of this, except to proclaim "HE IS FAITHFUL EVEN WHEN MY FAITH IS SMALL"
That means only $148.81/month left to go. If 5 more people sign up at $30/month the whole amount will be covered.
God is showing how amazing and powerful He is!
And just as exciting, one of the people at my office job turned to Jesus, admitting their sin, and asking Jesus to save them because of His work on the cross. We have been praying for this co-worker and a few others for some time, and last week my boss was able to lead him to the Lord. It is awesome to see how excited this new believer is. It has been tremendous to share some encouraging verses and concepts that are key for new believers. Pray for this person as they now try to share with their loved ones about the change that has happened to them.
Are you interested in being part of seeing the gospel spread, churches started, and the next generation helped to grow in Christ down in Nicaragua? If you would like to join as a monthly partner, here is the link: https://www.abwe.org/work/missionaries-and-projects?s=mulder
Some have asked "do we have to start giving now or can we sign a promise statement to start giving when you leave?" Absolutely! You can fill out the following link to commit to give at a future date. As long as you fill it out now, it counts toward the 50%:
https://www.abwe.org/resources/forms/support-commitment
(Account #0191681)Feel free to share this with family and friends and acquaintances.
SECOND WEEK OF JUNE
Dear Friends!
A couple quick updates.
First, it was brought to my attention that the giving link in my last email wasn't working. My apologies. Here is the new link: https://www.abwe.org/work/missionaries-and-projects?s=mulderSecond, Thanks to your prayers we are moving forward to the Big Goal of reaching 50% by June 23. Two new families have joined as monthly financial partners and the current percentage has jumped from 40% to 42%!!!
Only $358.81/month left to go to reach the goal of 50%!!!
This milestone will allow me to attend the July training with ABWE which is needed to continue the process to return to Nicaragua.
If 12 families each sign up at $30/month the goal will be reached!!!
To all of you who are already monthly partners, thank you for your participation in the gospel!
Over Memorial Day weekend a church in Windham, NH allowed me to come share about missions and Nicaragua. It was wonderful to meet the people of this church and hear about their desire to send out missionaries from their own congregation as well.
On Saturday night I was in Massachusetts and met with a College & Career group to share about being called into missions. What a joy to talk with these young adults.