June 16, 2006 Prayer Letter to Faith Partners

Dear Faith Partners,

Hope and pray that you are doing fine, living well and growing in your faith. As for us, we are excited by the work of God we see all around us. We continue to believe that if we are to see success in Making Disciples it will take all of God. Our contribution of time and effort is small in comparison.

We praise God for a week of great things. Several more good leads are developing. For the longest time I only had those interested in Kansas City. As of this week I received several leads expressing a strong St. Louis interest. So before long we are trusting God for teams working in both cities for the harvest.

One quick story. I received a lead several months ago and have been talking to John from Arkansas who is an experienced Church planter, who also believes we need a new wineskin ministry that makes disciples who make disciples. John kept expressing a great burden for St. Louis, and He kept saying He would like to come and work with me to engage the city here. Well, there is no way (with present resources) we can pay this guy a salary etc. The other day he called me with great news. God has provided a way for he and his wife to move to St. Louis. A large hospital offered him a very lucrative position and they accepted it. It will be interesting to see where this contact and new friendship takes us. God will work His will no matter what. We just need to keep trusting and recognizing His Presence.

Please keep praying for the Todd and Yolanda Bush and Anthony Marks as they are scheduled to move into Kansas City in August. Please pray for finances and places to live and work. Please keep praying for us as we also continue to raise our own support levels. Please pray for the 2 couples who indicate strong interest in St. Louis as I work with them.

I asked you to pray for the Lord of the Harvest to send forth workers and resources to St. Louis and Kansas City, and God is hearing and answering your prayers. He is sending people our way.

We love You,

Bob & Michelle
Missionaries to the Metro Regions
http://theplanter.blogspot.com


Bob Carder
Mission District Leader
Missionary Church, Inc.
636.698.4708