Some days I get out of bed and think
how in the world did I get here. Yesterday was just one of those days, as some you know Jeni and I meet with a group on Friday mornings to talk about and pray for the people of Afghanistan. This week was no different. We got up early and made to commute to Louisville to be with or friends and to pray as usual. Yet this week Dr.Tetsunao (“Ted”) Yamamori was with us, alright I know that many of you are thinking who...Well, Dr Ted is the author of many books on missions, as well the president or important leader of so many World Evangelistic groups I can not even remember them all. He had just returned from Afghanistan, where he had the opportunity to talk with several very important People of influence and leadership. Ted shared with us many very insightful and encouraging things that SOZO will be working toward, and the vision they have for the future.

SOZO is the group that Jeni and I recently traveled to Afghanistan with on our spring trip. It was very encouraging to hear of the ideas to being their work with long term people there in Kabul working alongside the nationals to contribute to the CPM.

During the discussion as Ted was talking about the visions and dreams for the City of Kabul he continued to say that friends there brought up our name several times. Again I am think how in the world did Jeni and I get here. All of this is very exciting and very honoring in the fact we are considered to be such leaders. There are several was to pray for us as the weeks press on.

First Continue to Pray for us as I am serving as a Youth Pastor. We are having some amazing breakthroughs here in Taylorsville. Continue to pray that God will give us wisdom in leading our students to a deeper relationship with Christ.

Second - Pray about our future decisions. Most every one is aware that our next ministry step is to Work with the International Mission Board. Pray that God will so us WHERE, HOW, and WHEN that all takes place.

THIRD: In the New Testament we read of accounts that Jesus forgave the sins of other people because of the faith of their friends. ex. Luke 5:20 When Jesus saw the faith of the 4 guys bring the Paralytic Jesus said "Man Your Sins are forgiven you."
SO begin to Pray with us for the Afghan people. That our Faith for them might bring them to a relationship with Christ.

WAYS TO PRAY FOR THE AFGHANS
1. They Will see Dreams and Visions
2. They will meet a believer
3. They will be Presented with the Gospel
4. See God Work in Power (answered Prayers,healing)
5. Come to Know Jesus as Savior