Did you know Laura has her own list of intercessors now? It is a very exclusive list--you have to ask her personally to be on it, you have to lift up things to your father, and you are supposed to respond with your own things so she can lift them up. She recently mentioned that I'm not even on her list! I hope she adds me, though. I do lift her up and those she loves with her.
Here are some excerpts... (as usual, I've also inserted my typically awkward neutral language. Thanks for your patience with this since this is an internet-searchable email. Laura's list doesn't go out like this one.) She says...
"As before please lift up:
- that someone special would draw many ladies to attend...and to even bring their friends;
- that women would feel welcomed and included
- and become interested in participating in the spin off events.
- and that thru these events they will become exposed to great love and hear and follow everything beneficial.
"For Laura personally she asks that she could...
- hear the director's leading and know how to spend time with the ladies I meet, and
- that [she] would be more courageous in engaging them in discussions and
- sharing [her] own stories
- in a way that would encourage them to think about their own relationships.
- Ask especially for wisdom as I walk most weeks with a new friend....
"And for [her] Monday discussion...that
- All of us will grow in understanding and obedience
- that our times together will be an encouragement to each one
- that the children will be healthy so that the young moms can come!
"Also, Steve is in TN, participating in a "New member orientation" for TEAM. During this time he shares recommendations and or requirements for various new members--pray that these meetings will go well, and that the input would be well-delivered and well received...and that the outcome will be growth in spiritual maturity and in readiness for new assignments! (That was November, and then I was also gone for another set of meetings.)"
Laura and her friends are especially on my mind since right now she's getting ready for a party tomorrow night with a lot of ladies here at the house. As an observer alongside, I've just been amazed at the international community I'm watching right here where we live and the depth of meaningful relationships it includes. Please join me in celebrating all this.
And unfortunately, by tomorrow night I'll be off again for a week of consultation on debriefing and reentry, including personal reflection, reflection on how to lead others in this journey, and best practices. While it is local, I'll be staying on site for that, which means more separation for Laura and I.
We did have a great time at Thanksgiving and, if you find one of us on facebook, you can see a couple great pictures of us including sledding with our adult kids (except for son-in-law John) and posing with them and Laura's parents. And it's snowing again outside as I write, even though it was in the 50s yesterday.
With love in him who keeps us, Steve and Laura
PS Thank you for partnering with us in this grand journey, and for allowing us to partner with you. If you are interested in investing financially as well, the details are at http://www.paraclete.net/ or you can send a gift for Ministry Account 7675, Paraclete, to Paraclete Mission Group, PO Box 912576, Denver, CO 80291-2576.
Steve and Laura Spinella
US: 1930 Springcrest Rd, CO Springs 80920mail: 9685 Otero Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Steve cell 719.355.4809, Laura cell 832.755.4261
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