|
June 18, 2008
Dear friend,
The plans for our Africa
project in November are taking form under the powerful guidance of
God. Our colleague in the field has suggested different outreaches
and social works of love such as micro credits for the poor and
school uniforms and supplies for needy children. His projected
budget is $10 000. We already have 80% of the budget – in pledges.
But I am confident that the pledges will come through. We are truly
very close to our goal.
I do not know if I will be able to hold a concert for Africa before I leave. Logistically, it takes a lot of
work and time on my part. Moreover, I also have to form another
musical group. I ask for God’s wisdom and God’s will to be manifest
in my heart through your prayers.
As I am maturing in my knowledge of God, there is a
dimension regarding my trust in Him that is hard to put into words.
I have gone through a period of great suffering which is to
be expected if we want to do God’s will. At the same time, there is
a great liberation knowing that this is God’s work. I am just a
small and imperfect tool. Everything important in this work depends
on Him and I am at peace knowing that I don’t have to force anything
or convince anyone regarding this ministry. He will do what He wants
as long as He wants with my life and ministry. If you care to assist
and to be a partner with me, my joy will be made complete. I am
grateful for everything you have done in the past to help me bring
the Gospel to people in our country and in other cultures.
I leave you with one personal prayer request. As you
know, I a “tent-making” evangelist, that is I support myself
financially so that most of the gifts we receive will go directly to
the ministry. I manage a door-window replacement company as well as
a small air conditioning company. I treat all my clients with love
and integrity. This year, however, business has been slow. Would you
pray with me that God would bring clients on my path and that my
needs would be provided for.
Thank you for your interest in this ministry. I pray
you will have a blessed summer and hopefully also a time of rest. I
will write you again in the fall. Until then, may you grow in the
knowledge of God and stand firm in the face of subtle and sometimes
forceful temptations to stray from our precious Lord. I love you in
Christ.
Warmly and sincerely,
Dr Walter De Sousa
VIDEO Walter DeSousa
To Benin 2007 (in french)
|
