Prayer Mail from Fr. Shaw

Oscar Romero
24 March 2009

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Peace be with you.

As I write this, Julie and Lydia are busy visiting friends in the North Country and visiting colleges this week in advance of our departure for Peru, and I am currently listening to CNN en Español at home, studying Spanish, and continuing our administrative transition to Peru.

Even though Lydia is a Sophomore, it is easier to start the college tour now than next year. Two colleges under consideration this trip: Houghton College (has a good orientation program for missionary kids) and Roberts Wesleyan. At last count, there are two others in Pennsylvania in the wings as potential colleges. Please keep the trip in your prayers.

We enjoyed worshipping at Christ Church in Schenectady on Sunday, and enjoyed attending the Bible study there.

Praise reports:
1) We have been discussing an apartment in the Miraflores section of Lima, about 8 blocks from the language school, which will hopefully become our transient apartment for about month, until the longer term apartment opens up.

2) We had a great trip to visit SAMS and Hannah (our middle daughter) in Ambridge last week. We had an opportunity to meet with friends on and off the TSM campus, and to complete lots of necessary paperwork for SAMS.

3) Based on a suggestion from SAMS, we have been able to set up provision for paying estimated taxes on line. The praise report part is that we were able to set it up so we do not have to send forms through the mail.

4) Had a divine appointment with windshield repair company this week while in Pennsylvania, that was fixed with a minimum of inconvenience. A stone hit our window, as we were passing through Erie, PA, on the way to Ambridge, and by the next day a rather substantial crack appeared in the outer layer of the windshield.

5) A significant part of our baggage is en route to Peru.

6) We successfully began the first of our Skype phone calls between ourselves (at home) and Ruth, in Chicago. We can videoconference one computer to one computer, or we can audio conference with several computers at the same time.

7) For our financial and prayer support. We appreciate both.

Prayer requests:
1) For preparations for our arrival in Peru.

2) For preparations regarding our leaving between now and when we depart. Departure is April 20, arriving at night on April 20.

3) For language learning.

Upcoming schedule this next week:

1. Julie and Lydia at large in New York State.

2. Our presentation at St. John's in Troy on Sunday.

We pray for you daily, and thank you for your prayers.

God bless you.

In Christ,

Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia

Disciples Making Disciples.
Discípulos Haciendo Discípulos.