New City Fellowship West End
This week, we are praying for New City Fellowship West End in St. Louis. Pastor Thurman Williams shared some highlights from the life of their church in 2022: ten new members including two adult baptisms for teenage young men who were led to Christ in the Spring, the ordination of Anthony Johnson, the church’s third…
Read MoreOdate Family Update
This week, we are praying for the Odate family serving in Chiba, Japan. They have been in the process of gathering a team for church planting over the past couple of years and have finally been able to gather in person. Most of this team has been in the United States for the past year,…
Read MoreTu Combs, Elder
Tu grew up in a Baptist church and made a profession of faith as a child but really started experiencing conviction and walking in repentance in his early twenties. He began attending Redeemer in 2016 when dating his now wife Caroline and has been a member since 2018. He was drawn to the multi ethnic…
Read MoreAndy Sauerwein, Elder
Upon thoughtful reflection, prayer, and wise counsel, Andy is eager to pursue the call to be an elder. The son and grandson of ministers, Andy was raised in the Pacific Northwest, met and married Quita (an MK from Brazil) at Multnomah Bible College (where his father taught), and went on to study music composition at…
Read MoreMission First
Mission First shared some recent praise reports and prayer requests. They are praising God for the following: Thanksgiving dinners with after school students, volunteers throughout November and December Christmas events, end of year gifts helping them finish the year strong, a staff member who was able to bring an adopted baby home at the end…
Read MoreWilliam Stackler, Elder
Born in Maryland and raised in an agnostic military family, William Stackler was exposed to an array of cultures from a young age. This shaped his appreciation for community and diverse cultures. He came to faith in his late teens in a group of charismatic believers and a few years later met his wife, Amy,…
Read MorePeru Mission
In Peru Mission’s latest update, they shared information about their Christ Kids program, SUSA University Ministry, their team, and some field updates. In their Christ Kids program, they have several children awaiting sponsors. For $50 a month, sponsored children receive nutritious meals, tutoring, healthcare, and Bible lessons. Their hope for 2023 is to increase the…
Read MoreReid Haygood, Deacon
Reid grew up in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and Tampa, Florida. He came to faith in Christ and was baptized in 7th grade. Reid and his family moved to Mississippi when he was a junior in high school. He studied civil engineering at MSU where he met his wife, Mary Helen. Reid grew closer…
Read MoreJohnston Walker, Deacon
Johnston Walker is 46 years old. He was born in Gulfport, but he was raised in Texas before returning to Mississippi for law school in 2000. Johnston and his wife, Rebecca, have three children, Eliza, 9; Johnston (Jr.), 7; and Whitten, 4. Johnston serves as a Senior Trial Attorney for Veterans Affairs. Johnston and Rebecca…
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