Friday, May 9, 2008

Hey everyone. We wanted to send out another update from the land 'o' potatoes so that you would know what is going on with us. I can't guarantee that this will be the most exciting update you've ever read but it's our life none the less! 
So, we have finally settled into a nice little routine since we have moved here in February. Markus was able to set up a sweet study room where he can claim "sanctuary" and go off to be alone with just Him and the Lord to study, pray, read and hear from God. This has been very exciting for him because he has never had a special place of his own like this and has greatly desired it for a long time. (Pray that we get blessed with such a space in London too!)
We have also felt that it is very important for us, as a couple, to pray daily together in the mornings. So, we wrote out a little daily list of prayers (missions, church, marriage, etc.) These have been some of the most precious moments we have had together with the Lord and we have seen Him answer prayer after prayer, which has been so encouraging and awesome!

Also, we have been doing a bit of worship together at Calvary Boise, randomly. Something that we feel God will use when we are living across the pond and through out our lives together (maybe when we start having a family we can be like the Van Trapp Family Singers in Sound of Music..... or not.)

This past week we were also invited to attend a Pastors retreat for the various Calvary's in Utah, Idaho and Oregon. It was such a blessing to go and to learn from these people that have been plowing for a long time. God has been growing us in leaps and bounds since we have been in Boise through correction, encouragement and the knowledge of His grace. Which is a major answer to our prayer, "Help Lord!"

We had our first UK prayer meeting in Boise a few weeks ago and it went really well. It was super good to see some old freinds and to share what the Lord is doing with us currently.

We are also in the process of planning a UK night at Calvary Boise's Red Letter Cafe, May 30th, where we will share our video, have some music, food and prayer time with people. Please pray that we would be able to get the word out to many so they can come and hear about Reality London and what God is doing in England.

Also, we have finally booked our flights for London. By faith! We are going to be staying in LA the last week of June and will fly out from there to London on July 7th. Please continue to pray for all of the logistics and support that we still need to come together before we go. We have such a great peace and excitement about this and KNOW that the Lord will come through for us in every way! He always does, doesn't He?

We really miss everyone of you and pray for you ALL the time. Please keep us informed on how you are doing so that we can intercede for you.

May the Lord bless you and keep you in the sovereignty of His will and the palm of His mighty hand.

Mark & Lizzie D.