Hey Friends! I cannot believe that we only have about 9 days left until we leave for Glasgow! Thanks so much for all of your support so far. We have definitely been feeling your prayers and encouragement. I think at our last count, we are down to only needing about $2,800. [Not bad from our grand total of over $24,000] I am confident that God will provide whatever we will need for this trip, including our finances. Thank for you joining with us in this journey.
If you would like to be added to our prayer list (for email updates that will be sent out from Glasgow), please either leave a comment with your email address or send it to one of us on the team and we will add you.
We are having our official send-off at church a week from this Sunday. It will be at Scum's evening service on June 8th (the night before we fly out). If you can join us there and say farewell, we would love to see you!
May God bless you in whatever season of life you are in! We are grateful for you!
love, Katie (aka Eagleslayer)
30 May 2014
29 May 2014
Jordan
If you haven't heard, Jordan posted this on his facebook page a bit ago:
"My dad is sitting up and can walk short places now! He is still in the ICU but may get out of there today! Only day two after the surgery! Yesterday (day 1) was very rough and painful for him! But today they have his pain under control and he is being his joking sarcastic self! Praise God and thank you all for your prayers, it made the biggest difference!"
God is good! Please keep praying :)
"My dad is sitting up and can walk short places now! He is still in the ICU but may get out of there today! Only day two after the surgery! Yesterday (day 1) was very rough and painful for him! But today they have his pain under control and he is being his joking sarcastic self! Praise God and thank you all for your prayers, it made the biggest difference!"
God is good! Please keep praying :)
27 May 2014
Praise God!
Just got this text from Jordan: "My dad just got out of surgery! The doctor said it went as well as it could. Now it's just recovery time. The doctor said they have to keep a close eye on him because there's a possibility of stroke or other problems but he is doing okay!
Thanks to all who have been praying. God worked a miracle here! We just gotta to keep praying that the recovery goes as well as the surgery did!"
Also, Jerred's infection is healing well, praise Jesus!
& I just received all of our visas in the mail today
+ we only need to raise another $3300!
It is so awesome to see how God answers our prayers :)
Thanks to all who have been praying. God worked a miracle here! We just gotta to keep praying that the recovery goes as well as the surgery did!"
Also, Jerred's infection is healing well, praise Jesus!
& I just received all of our visas in the mail today
+ we only need to raise another $3300!
It is so awesome to see how God answers our prayers :)
20 May 2014
Update on Jordan & Jerred
I talked with Jerred today and the tests came back negative on his infection. He just needs to take anti-biotics and wait for the healing to happen. Praise Jesus!
I heard from Jordan today as well: they found a specialist in Seattle. Jordan is there now with his dad. The surgery will take place either Friday or Tuesday. We're so thankful to God that they found the doctor and are able to do surgery so quickly. Please be praying for the surgery itself and recovery which may take anywhere from a couple weeks to a couple months.
I heard from Jordan today as well: they found a specialist in Seattle. Jordan is there now with his dad. The surgery will take place either Friday or Tuesday. We're so thankful to God that they found the doctor and are able to do surgery so quickly. Please be praying for the surgery itself and recovery which may take anywhere from a couple weeks to a couple months.
19 May 2014
6th time across the pond!
Dear friends
Once again, there is a team of folk from Scum of the Earth church heading to Glasgow, Scotland for a month to work alongside our dear friends at Glasgow City Mission, Glasgow Mosaic church & Stuart Gilmour + crew!
Four of us have been on previous trips, myself: Ben Mercer, Jerred Powell, Katie Eglsaer, and Chad Merchant from the 2012 trip; plus Jordan Tinklenberg and Sarah Anema. We have been meeting bi-weekly since February to prepare for our trip and get to know each other better. Please join us in praying for increased growth in team unity.
We have also put on three fund-raisers: a fish fry, a tea party, and a rummage sale which helped us work together as a team. With the funds raised from those fund-raisers plus donations from friends and family, we currently only need $4,568.34. Pray for God's provision for the remainder of the necessary funds. If you would like to contribute financially to our mission trip, you can do so by mailing a check made out to 'Scum of the Earth' with 'Scotland 2014' in the memo line to 935 W. 11th Ave./Denver, CO 80204 or online via paypal.
Finally, if you think of it, please pray for Jordan and Jerred: Jordan's dad is currently in the hospital for his 3rd open heart surgery & Jerred is recovering from an infection.
Thanks for reading and check back here for regular updates!
Once again, there is a team of folk from Scum of the Earth church heading to Glasgow, Scotland for a month to work alongside our dear friends at Glasgow City Mission, Glasgow Mosaic church & Stuart Gilmour + crew!
Four of us have been on previous trips, myself: Ben Mercer, Jerred Powell, Katie Eglsaer, and Chad Merchant from the 2012 trip; plus Jordan Tinklenberg and Sarah Anema. We have been meeting bi-weekly since February to prepare for our trip and get to know each other better. Please join us in praying for increased growth in team unity.
We have also put on three fund-raisers: a fish fry, a tea party, and a rummage sale which helped us work together as a team. With the funds raised from those fund-raisers plus donations from friends and family, we currently only need $4,568.34. Pray for God's provision for the remainder of the necessary funds. If you would like to contribute financially to our mission trip, you can do so by mailing a check made out to 'Scum of the Earth' with 'Scotland 2014' in the memo line to 935 W. 11th Ave./Denver, CO 80204 or online via paypal.
Finally, if you think of it, please pray for Jordan and Jerred: Jordan's dad is currently in the hospital for his 3rd open heart surgery & Jerred is recovering from an infection.
Thanks for reading and check back here for regular updates!
Addendum: Just heard from Jordan: The doctor has cancelled today's surgery and is looking in Portland and Seattle to find a more experienced surgeon for the operation. Please pray that a doctor will be found, the surgery will go smoothly, recovery will be quick, and there will be no complications.
02 July 2013
2 July 2013
Hello friends! Wow - what a trip this has been. We leave tomorrow morning at 10:30 Glasgow time (3:30 AM Denver time) on our flight back home across the Atlantic. It's been so awesome to see God working here, and the love that is truly overflowing from the staff of the mission. It's hard to go back, but we are excited for what God has in store for us in Denver, and I for one want to return to Glasgow at a later date!
Saturday the 29th was a free day. Tyson, John, and Ben stayed in Glasgow while I took a one our train ride to Largs, Scotland (on the western coast). The weather was crisp and cloudy, and the breeze off the water was a bit cold, but still I loved every minute of it. Susan Robertson, who is on staff at the mission, lives in Largs with her family. I walked along the beach and met up with Susan and her husband Callum, and then we went to the famous Nardini's restaurant for lunch. There was a music festival, LargsLive, happening that weekend, and I got to see Sambayabamba, a 26-piece band from Glasgow that played Brazilian-style music on various percussion instruments and horns. Then back to Nardini's for their famous ice cream - yum! Then over to the Lounge for a pint and I was on my way back to Glasgow.
Saturday evening, we had the first meeting of Stuart's new ministry, nicknamed "The Beard" (See Psalm 133). Stuart shared his vision with about 15 friends, and a few people shared their talents, and what God has shown them recently. The ministry is off to a good start, with quarterly meetings of people gathering to share life together.
Sunday we all slept in (except Ben who went to Carbrain Baptist Church), and then went out to lunch with Stuart, Lynsey, Graeme, and Steven one last time. So hard to say goodbye to those wonderful friends!
Then off to Mosaic service in the afternoon, and dinner with Ewan and Garie (from the mission).
Then Tyson and I went to Ben Nevis for whisky and beer with Garie. Wonderful day!
Monday we had a free day, and I had breakfast with Ben at Lola and Livvy's - the best Scottish breakfast ever! Then a whirlwind of souvenir buying, and time to reflect in my journal. Our last evening service was emotional Monday night, with many volunteers saying goodbye.
Tuesday was another day of goodbyes and pictures. I got to chat with VJ from Latvia one last time, and was encouraged by his smile and good conversation, and his scripture verses that God had shown him.
As I write this, I'm hanging in the office with the staff, reminiscing about our trip. Tonight will be good, as we have our goodbye party at a local restaurant. Many people are coming by to send us off!
Glasgow, we love you, and we pray "for the opportunity, God willing, to come at last to see you" (Romans 1:10)!
Saturday the 29th was a free day. Tyson, John, and Ben stayed in Glasgow while I took a one our train ride to Largs, Scotland (on the western coast). The weather was crisp and cloudy, and the breeze off the water was a bit cold, but still I loved every minute of it. Susan Robertson, who is on staff at the mission, lives in Largs with her family. I walked along the beach and met up with Susan and her husband Callum, and then we went to the famous Nardini's restaurant for lunch. There was a music festival, LargsLive, happening that weekend, and I got to see Sambayabamba, a 26-piece band from Glasgow that played Brazilian-style music on various percussion instruments and horns. Then back to Nardini's for their famous ice cream - yum! Then over to the Lounge for a pint and I was on my way back to Glasgow.
Saturday evening, we had the first meeting of Stuart's new ministry, nicknamed "The Beard" (See Psalm 133). Stuart shared his vision with about 15 friends, and a few people shared their talents, and what God has shown them recently. The ministry is off to a good start, with quarterly meetings of people gathering to share life together.
Sunday we all slept in (except Ben who went to Carbrain Baptist Church), and then went out to lunch with Stuart, Lynsey, Graeme, and Steven one last time. So hard to say goodbye to those wonderful friends!
Then off to Mosaic service in the afternoon, and dinner with Ewan and Garie (from the mission).
Then Tyson and I went to Ben Nevis for whisky and beer with Garie. Wonderful day!
Monday we had a free day, and I had breakfast with Ben at Lola and Livvy's - the best Scottish breakfast ever! Then a whirlwind of souvenir buying, and time to reflect in my journal. Our last evening service was emotional Monday night, with many volunteers saying goodbye.
Tuesday was another day of goodbyes and pictures. I got to chat with VJ from Latvia one last time, and was encouraged by his smile and good conversation, and his scripture verses that God had shown him.
As I write this, I'm hanging in the office with the staff, reminiscing about our trip. Tonight will be good, as we have our goodbye party at a local restaurant. Many people are coming by to send us off!
Glasgow, we love you, and we pray "for the opportunity, God willing, to come at last to see you" (Romans 1:10)!
28 June 2013
27 June 2013
Hello friends! God is good and continues to work among us in Glasgow, even in our final week.
We had a wonderful day Thursday, networking and continuing to marvel at what God is doing here.
We've been reading the verse for Scum's prayer and fasting week every day, and I believe it's helped to focus our minds on things back home as we prepare for our journey back next week.
Now for Glasgow: Tyson and Ben went to the Under 40's Men's Club to play games and chat, and John and Matt went to the Next Steps Club, preparing people for university courses, and helping them find jobs.
Today we were kind of slow in the Next Steps club, but I got to talk to a friend of mine, Vjslachav (Not sure of spelling!) from Latvia. Also known as VJ!
I had met VJ at some of our evening meals at the mission, and he was always interested in chatting more. This was the first time I had seen him during the day. He seems hungry to talk more, and seems interested in my story. We chatted about Scum of the Earth. He was familiar with the passage, 1 Corinthians 4:11-13, and said he liked that one a lot!
Pray for VJ as he continues to build relationships. Although he has a few Latvian friends in Scotland, he must feel alone sometimes.
Thursday evening, the volunteers at the mission had a quarterly training session, and it was good to mingle with everybody, even though it was our night off. Our friend Graeme picked us up and took us to his home in Cumbernauld, where he cooked a traditional Scottish meal of haggis, neaps, mashed potatoes, and stovies. Then we had apple pie and strawberry trifle for dessert!
It was wonderful to chat with Graeme, Stuart and Lynsey, and Steven about the new ministry that they are brainstorming about here in Falkirk, as we have another meeting tomorrow night, with more of their friends. Pray for Sat. night, that God would move among people's hearts as they hear Stuart's vision.
Pray that God would move people to come alongside them to help them start up this ministry.
It was great to hang out and chat into the wee hours with our friends. We'll miss them so much, but trust that God may bring us together again (as he has many times before!)
Peace,
Matt
We had a wonderful day Thursday, networking and continuing to marvel at what God is doing here.
We've been reading the verse for Scum's prayer and fasting week every day, and I believe it's helped to focus our minds on things back home as we prepare for our journey back next week.
Now for Glasgow: Tyson and Ben went to the Under 40's Men's Club to play games and chat, and John and Matt went to the Next Steps Club, preparing people for university courses, and helping them find jobs.
Today we were kind of slow in the Next Steps club, but I got to talk to a friend of mine, Vjslachav (Not sure of spelling!) from Latvia. Also known as VJ!
I had met VJ at some of our evening meals at the mission, and he was always interested in chatting more. This was the first time I had seen him during the day. He seems hungry to talk more, and seems interested in my story. We chatted about Scum of the Earth. He was familiar with the passage, 1 Corinthians 4:11-13, and said he liked that one a lot!
Pray for VJ as he continues to build relationships. Although he has a few Latvian friends in Scotland, he must feel alone sometimes.
Thursday evening, the volunteers at the mission had a quarterly training session, and it was good to mingle with everybody, even though it was our night off. Our friend Graeme picked us up and took us to his home in Cumbernauld, where he cooked a traditional Scottish meal of haggis, neaps, mashed potatoes, and stovies. Then we had apple pie and strawberry trifle for dessert!
It was wonderful to chat with Graeme, Stuart and Lynsey, and Steven about the new ministry that they are brainstorming about here in Falkirk, as we have another meeting tomorrow night, with more of their friends. Pray for Sat. night, that God would move among people's hearts as they hear Stuart's vision.
Pray that God would move people to come alongside them to help them start up this ministry.
It was great to hang out and chat into the wee hours with our friends. We'll miss them so much, but trust that God may bring us together again (as he has many times before!)
Peace,
Matt
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