| We have some incredible people who serve the mission of God in Europe. We are honored to stand arm-in-arm with them to reach the nations. The only way we can do this is because hundreds of people partner with us in prayer and financial partnership. The work that the Lord has invited these individuals to join Him in is so important, and your support for them and their work is mission-critical. Allow me to share with you how your partnership in the Gospel serves them and their work … |
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| A RHYTHM OF SOWING INTO OUR BEST |
| Over the last few years, our annual fall gatherings have become critical for both ongoing training and refreshing fellowship. In 2019 Gary Dunahoo took our team through the Birkman Assessment Tool. It was life-changing. Seriously. The global pandemic prevented us from meeting in person in 2020, but we were still able to build off of the tools we received through the Birkman assessment by doing an online “Stress Lab.” This helped our FMI Europe team deal with the stress of their work. Our 2021 gathering in Cologne, Germany, focused on Coaching as a Ministry Skill. We were honored to have Keith and Laurie Webb with us. Who knew learning to ask powerful questions would open up new levels of ministry and discovery? These fall gatherings have also become an FMI Europe family reunion – full of laughs and hugs, and a place where we as workers are both challenged and welcomed to develop and grow alongside our peers. The 2022 fall gathering will be no exception. |
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Our October 26-30, 2022 gathering will focus on ‘Care: Finding New Rhythms’ with Angie Richie, president of Life Pacific University. Angie is not only a university president, but she is also a licensed therapist. She specializes in emotional and mental health and will help us discover ways to implement new and healthy rhythms into our lives to keep us well, and empower us to be everything Jesus has called us to be. We will learn new ways to establish healthy boundaries, how to separate ourselves from the emotions of others, and how to find life-giving spiritual rhythms. It will be both challenging and encouraging. We can’t wait to learn from her! In addition to the rich content presented by Angie, this gathering will also include an emotional health assessment, children’s ministry for our kids provided by a USA church, and times of practical implementation and processing with one another that will anchor these truths in our hearts and minds. We believe the result will be deep personal transformation. Afterward, your workers will also have an opportunity to join a cohort for continued growth and transformation in specific areas of life. |
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| HOW YOU CAN HELP |
| There are three things I am asking for help with to serve and care for these incredible individuals: First, can you cover this time of ministry and training with prayer? Please join us by starting now and keeping it covered through October. We are asking God to do deep and real work in our lives. We know that this work begins and continues in prayer. Second, can you sponsor your global workers to participate in this gathering? Over the last several years, many of you have rallied to fund their participation in this annual event. And because of your financial partnership, we have continued to provide these annual gatherings at minimal cost to our entire Europe-based team. They need only pay to get to the host city, and then for a couple of meals each day. Our costs to host them, which include lodging, breakfast, and field-focused training for four days, will be $400 for singles, $600 for couples, and $800 for families. Would you consider sponsoring those you have sent to participate in this event? It is a very worthwhile investment, and any amount of support will help us. Third, would you consider encouraging your global worker to participate in this event? Let them know how thrilled you are that they are taking the time to invest in themselves. Those you have sent to the field are self-sacrificing people. Sometimes they need a nudge (or a push) to take time away from ministry to be refreshed, strengthened, and renewed. To invest in themselves. Help us help and care for them. |
| Thank you for every way in which you support and encourage our Foursquare Missions work on this continent. Thank you for sending your best people, and for continuing to stand with them. It is through your continued partnership that we will see spiritual renewal in Europe! Jeff, Debbie, and the FMI Europe Ministry Team |
| FMI Deployed Workers are Making a Difference in these Nations |
Debbie and I serve as the FMI Global Associate Director for MENACA and Europe. We focus on cultivating disciples, leaders, and church planting movements.
