NEWS AND PRAYER REQUESTS, October 19, 2007

Dear Praying Friends,
I am sorry it has been a few weeks since the last update. My delinquency is certainly not due to a sense that we do not need the prayers. We have simply been overwhelmed in trying to get moved into the home and settled in Virginia. Our need for your prayers seems greater now than ever, and we are so very grateful for your loving hearts and commitment to such gracious intercession.
October has been a bit slower on the travel front (praise the Lord!). But as you will see below, the next month gets very busy. Of course, these travels are essential to growing the ministry and raising a portion of my support. Most importantly, they provide wonderful opportunities to teach God’s word lead others into His presence and see lives changed.
Rosemary is still recuperating from two moves in the last month (our home and her parents). As you can understand, this took a lot out of her. Pray for grace that she will be able to recover her energy while still trying to figure out all the nuances of a new home, community and social network.
At our recent board meeting, the board asked about my biggest concern. My answer was easy, “that I will remain authentic in my walk with the Lord, my personal experience of Worship-based prayer and my passion for Christ.” This is my great concern. It has been hard getting out of the routine of pastoral ministry where I have a regular schedule and consistent prayer times with staff, leaders and the congregations.

While I am working hard to get back into similar routines here – everything seems very disrupted and unpredictable. I know this will stabilize in time. Please pray with me, that God will give me special grace in my times with him and in finding the routines that will keep my heart on fire.

- Pray for God’s hand of protection on my ministry travels over the next few weeks. Here is the schedule:

Oct 19-20 ----Williamsburg, Virginia -----World Help -Presidents Council Weekend
Oct. 21------- Annandale, VA-------------Capital Baptist Church – morning services
Oct 26-28---- Waterford, VT -------------Union Baptist Church – Renewal Weekend
Nov 2-3------ Lynchburg, VA------------ Regional IMPACT Men’s Conference
Nov 4-------- Sun Valley, CA -------------Grace Community Church – Sun. PM
Fresh Encounter Service
Nov 6 --------Sun Valley, CA -------------The Masters’ Seminary - Chapel
Nov 7 --------Newhall, CA ----------------The Masters College - Chapel
Nov 10-11 ---Elk Grove, CA --------------First Baptist Church – Weekend Services
Nov 12-14 ---Sandy Cove, Maryland -----Christian & Missionary Alliance
Pastor’s Prayer Conference

On the ministry front, please remember these requests:
- For the Lord to open the right doors and for us to have wisdom to walk through them
- For God to sustain and bless those who are so graciously supporting our efforts
- For those whom God is calling to join us in the support of the ministry, that they will be responsive and obedient.
- For my new assistant, Whitney, that God will give her wisdom and energy to learn the job quickly.
- For Lori, in our West Coast office, as she seeks to book up to 50 Fresh Encounter seminars (using our team of speakers) in the next 14 months.
- For Bob and Polly as they assist in the Forest offices, handling mailings, data base, receipting, etc.
- For our board of directors as they provide wisdom, accountability and assist in raising support for the ministry.
- Pray for God’s hand of protection on my ministry travels over the next few weeks.

Thank you again for your prayers.
Don’t forget to encourage your pastor this month as it is Pastor’s Appreciation Month. They are worthy of your love and prayers.
I love you all and thank God for you.
Daniel
(with Rosemary, Justin, Jordan and Heather)