First, we must make apologies. Our goal is to put out our prayer
letter monthly, with it going out the first Friday of each month. There were plenty of things to pray for last
month…but the prayer letter that was in our hearts and minds did not make it
onto our computer, and therefore didn’t make it to yours. We will try better in the future! So as a token of our regret, you get this one
a little early!
*Also,
please note that we do have a cellphone number for while we are in the
States. Please e-mail us if you need
that number.
Hitting the ground running…
We truly did
hit the ground running. We landed, safe
and mostly sound, the evening of Tuesday, January 21st. We then went to our sending church that
Wednesday and presented the ministry on Sunday, and the following
Wednesday. Two of our dear friends (more
like family!) from Québec flew in and spent 2 weeks with us. Our valley mission’s conference technically
kicked off on February 8th, which had us involved in 15 events
and/or church services in the space of 16 days.
In the middle of which was our Titus’ 11th birthday. Whew.
As crazy and
busy as this sounds, it really was. And
as amazing and full of blessings as it sounds, it really was. We have had a fantastic time re-connecting
with family and prayer and financial supporters, as well as meeting some new
ones. Though we must admit that each
time we share pictures and talk about the ministry, we get more and more home
sick!
Meanwhile, back in the DR Congo…
The two
other IBBC professors, Papa Muna and Papa Excellent, started another round of
mobile classes. This is their first
cycle without Sparky, and the first time alone on the IBBC motorcycle. They have now finished in Dibaya-Lubwe and
started in Idiofa this week. At the end
of that session, they will spend a few weeks back in Dibaya before the
month-long trip to teach in Ilebo and Mweka.
They appreciate all your prayers for health, safety, and traveling
mercies, as well as prayers for their families staying behind in Dibaya. Please also pray for the truth of God’s Word
to be proclaimed boldly, and received willingly.
Our local
church there in Dibaya seems to be doing well.
We have gotten word that attendance has not dropped, the preaching has
continued, and the building project is still on track. Please remember to pray for the church
leaders to stay unified and faithful during our absence. We know that Satan will take advantage of any
and all opportunities to hinder the amazing work that God is doing there. May he (Satan) fail miserably!
Support
Being back in the States this last month, we’ve gotten lots of questions
about our support level. First, and
above all, we need prayer support! We
are completely aware of the need of your prayers for us and the ministry, and
we can never have too much! On the
financial side, we just found out that one of our first and very faithful
monthly supporters recently passed away.
We also have many things coming up that will require one-time
gifts. Please pray with us about these
things as the Lord sees fit to provide.
Looking Ahead
Please
remember that our ministry and family schedule can be found on this blog
site! We will make every effort to keep
it updated.
What our next few months look like, Lord willing:
March 2-7 Sparky and Pastor Clucas in North
Carolina
8-14 Family
trip to Oregon
15 Ladies’
conference in Northern Idaho (Myndii)
16
OPEN (Sunday morning)
16 pm Clarkston,
Washington
19 OPEN
(Wednesday evening)
23 OPEN
(Sunday, all day)
26 OPEN
(Wednesday evening)
28-29 Ladies’
conference in Utah (Myndii)
30 OPEN (Sunday, all day)
April 1-4 South Dakota
6 Shelley,
Idaho
9 Nephi,
Utah
13 Santaquin,
Utah
16 Grantsville,
Utah
20 OPEN (Sunday, all day…Resurrection
Sunday)
23 Beaver,
Utah
27 Marysvale,
Utah
30 Delta,
Utah
May 4 Kemmerer, Wyoming
6 Randolph,
Utah
7 Green
River, Wyoming
11 Rock
Springs, Wyoming
14 OPEN (Wednesday evening)
17-19 Townsend, Montana
21 OPEN (Wednesday evening)
25-28 Missoula, Montana
We don’t have many openings left. If we are not already scheduled and you would
like us to share at your church, please let us know as soon as possible. If there is another day that works better
(other than Wednesday evenings and Sundays) most of those are available as
well. Also, we would LOVE to spend time with each of you. If and when we are going to be in your area,
please let us know what your schedule looks like and we’ll make it a priority
to fit you in!
By the grace of God: in the spirit of
power, love, and a sound mind,
The
Clancy Family
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of
power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
II Timothy 1:7
Time in Kinshasa