Psalm 96: 6-9
Glory and majesty are all around the Lord.
Strength and glory can be seen in his temple.
Praise the Lord, all you nations.
Praise the Lord for his glory and strength.
Praise the Lord for the glory that belongs to him.
Bring an offering and come into the courtyards of his temple.
Worship the Lord because of his beauty and holiness.
All you people on the earth, tremble when you are with him.
Lod Jesus, Incarnate God, your glory and majesty are so evident during this Season commemorating your birth. We praise and worship You for your glory, for your beauty, for your holiness. We bring an offering of our prayers and of thanksgiving for all that You have done for Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge in this past year. We especially thank You for Lydia's scholarship and for the joy of the ordination of Hannah and Christina. We pray for your blessings on the Oaks of Righteousness. And we ask for continued rest and relaxation and good times with family and friends for the Mudges through this next week. And then Lord, safe travel back to Peru and blessings throughout the New Year.
Jesus, thank You for your birth, for your death, and for your glorious resurrection, which brings hope to us all. Amen.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Prayer Mail Dec 21
Dear Partners in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail for 21 December 2010.
Thanksgivings:
1) Praise God for arriving safely in the US. The airplane crew received a round of applause. Thank you for your prayers.
2) Praise God that Lydia received notice of a scholarship she will receive for college.
3) Praise God the ordination of Hannah Mudge and Christina Vance on Saturday at St. John's in Troy. I really like their service at Oaks of Righteousness.
4) Praise God that, at last, I appear to be in the final phase of recovery from a major sinus infection (I did not know that I had a sinus infection until I went to the doctor this week, but I have been taking care of it since I learned of the news).
5) Praise God for the friends and family members whom we have been able to see since our arrival.
Prayers:
1) For safe and timely travel during the Christmas season.
2) For Julie and I as we continue to plan and prepare for February seminary orientation, and our regular courses on Biblical Interpretation. We are team teaching the next course, beginning in February, 2011.
3) For our landlady´s responsiveness and openness to what remains to be done in our apartment. She was going to work on replacing the bathtub while we were away.
4) For Lydia's driving practice in the US. She is doing well.
5) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
6) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that God wants us to do.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day.
We hope to see some of you over our remaining time in the US.
Have a Merry Christmas, and God bless you.
Feliz Navidad!
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail for 21 December 2010.
Thanksgivings:
1) Praise God for arriving safely in the US. The airplane crew received a round of applause. Thank you for your prayers.
2) Praise God that Lydia received notice of a scholarship she will receive for college.
3) Praise God the ordination of Hannah Mudge and Christina Vance on Saturday at St. John's in Troy. I really like their service at Oaks of Righteousness.
4) Praise God that, at last, I appear to be in the final phase of recovery from a major sinus infection (I did not know that I had a sinus infection until I went to the doctor this week, but I have been taking care of it since I learned of the news).
5) Praise God for the friends and family members whom we have been able to see since our arrival.
Prayers:
1) For safe and timely travel during the Christmas season.
2) For Julie and I as we continue to plan and prepare for February seminary orientation, and our regular courses on Biblical Interpretation. We are team teaching the next course, beginning in February, 2011.
3) For our landlady´s responsiveness and openness to what remains to be done in our apartment. She was going to work on replacing the bathtub while we were away.
4) For Lydia's driving practice in the US. She is doing well.
5) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
6) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that God wants us to do.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day.
We hope to see some of you over our remaining time in the US.
Have a Merry Christmas, and God bless you.
Feliz Navidad!
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Scripture Prayer Dec 19
Jude: 24-25
Give praise to the One who is able to keep you from falling into sin. He will bring you into his heavenly glory without any fault. He will bring you there with great joy. Give praise to the only God. He is our Savior. Glory, majesty, power and authority belong to him. Give praise to him through Jesus Christ our Lord. Give praise to the One who was before all time, who now is, and who will be forever. Amen.
Father, Son and Holy Ghost, Triune God for all eternity, we praise You for every blessing, and especially for the blessing of Jesus Incarnate, Our Savior and Lord. Thank You for the joy of salvation. We give You glory and wonder at your power and authority and majesty. We bring You praise just for Who You Are. And we thank You specifically for Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. Thank You that they arrived safely in the U.S. Thank You for the ordination to the priesthood of their daughter, Hannah. Bless her mightily and anoint her with Your Holy Spirit so that she will be a mighty warrior for You. Bless the Oaks of Righteousness Ministry. And bless all the Mudges dring their remaining time in the U.S. May they have a wonderful Christmas Holiday and safe travel back to Peru. Thnak You, Father God, Jesus Incarnate, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Give praise to the One who is able to keep you from falling into sin. He will bring you into his heavenly glory without any fault. He will bring you there with great joy. Give praise to the only God. He is our Savior. Glory, majesty, power and authority belong to him. Give praise to him through Jesus Christ our Lord. Give praise to the One who was before all time, who now is, and who will be forever. Amen.
Father, Son and Holy Ghost, Triune God for all eternity, we praise You for every blessing, and especially for the blessing of Jesus Incarnate, Our Savior and Lord. Thank You for the joy of salvation. We give You glory and wonder at your power and authority and majesty. We bring You praise just for Who You Are. And we thank You specifically for Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. Thank You that they arrived safely in the U.S. Thank You for the ordination to the priesthood of their daughter, Hannah. Bless her mightily and anoint her with Your Holy Spirit so that she will be a mighty warrior for You. Bless the Oaks of Righteousness Ministry. And bless all the Mudges dring their remaining time in the U.S. May they have a wonderful Christmas Holiday and safe travel back to Peru. Thnak You, Father God, Jesus Incarnate, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Prayer Mail and Healing Story
Dear Partners in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail for 10 December 2010.
Thanksgivings:
1) Praise God for the end of the semester. On to the next.
2) Praise God for the on-line seminary planning meeting that concluded yesterday. Three countries are directly and enthusiastically involved with this opportunity to enhance ministry preparedness: Uruguay, Peru (several locations in Peru including Ica, where Bishop Michael Chapman is), and Bolivia. Part of this involves working with a seminary consortium in the US and possibly with a seminary in the UK and possibly Canada, as well.
There is a now working group of four people to coordinate matters between the dioceses here, selected by the Bishops involved. Concerning one of the members of that working group: Bp. Godfrey said that all the bishops thought I was was the obvious choice for..... Secretary. And so, I am the Secretary of the group.
3) Praise God that the on-line seminary plans have simplified so that we only have to work through one major computer learning experience, rather than two.
4) Lydia has done rather well in her AP English class in Lima. Pray for her final exam test taking for that course on Tuesday morning on-line from New York State.
5) For the healing story that follows this email.
Prayers:
1) For safe and timely travel back and forth from the US, particularly Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th.
2) For Julie and I as we continue to plan and prepare for February seminary orientation, and our regular courses on Biblical Interpretation. We are team teaching the next course, beginning in February, 2011.
3) For our landlady´s responsiveness and openness to what remains to be done in our apartment. Matters will continue while we are away. Looks like the emergency water situation in our bathroom necessitates replacing several storys' worth of old pipe.
4) For Lydia's driving practice in the US.
5) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
6) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that God wants us to do.
7) For the construction on the apartment building next door. It is quieter today. The concrete structure has been completed at the roof level. The air is better. The next phase continues.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day.
We hope to see some of you at the ordinations at St. John's in Troy in about a week. We plan to attend Oaks of Righteousness in Troy, on Sunday, the 12th, if all goes according to plan.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
The healing story: A priest from Bolivia was sharing his healing story with me. He had been in stage 4 of cancer, and one of his last requests was to go on a trip to Israel. At the Church of the Nativity he kneeled down, and felt very warm, and over the time of the warmth, he was healed. He went back to his doctors, who could not believe it, but acknowledged it by saying: "you have a God" or words to that effect.
Now, as this priest was in the midst of telling this story, he put his hand on my shoulder, and his hand was hot. I seem to remember that warm hands indicated healing, and I took this as an indication that maybe the Lord was doing something even as this priest was telling his story, perhaps like an extension of what happened to the priest in Israel that time ago, was being passed on to me. And has he did so, stiffness disappeared from my arm and shoulder. The stiffness had been bothering me for some months. As that warmth stayed with me, I noticed a difference. I could move my arm without difficulty. I had not been able to do that, even two days before, the last time I had tried to do it.
An interesting thing is, that the priest was just telling his story and had did not have any idea that it had occurred. I like healing that way. Short. To the point, and effective. Only a silent prayer on my part, more like recognizing and allowing God to do what he wanted to do.
God bless you.
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail for 10 December 2010.
Thanksgivings:
1) Praise God for the end of the semester. On to the next.
2) Praise God for the on-line seminary planning meeting that concluded yesterday. Three countries are directly and enthusiastically involved with this opportunity to enhance ministry preparedness: Uruguay, Peru (several locations in Peru including Ica, where Bishop Michael Chapman is), and Bolivia. Part of this involves working with a seminary consortium in the US and possibly with a seminary in the UK and possibly Canada, as well.
There is a now working group of four people to coordinate matters between the dioceses here, selected by the Bishops involved. Concerning one of the members of that working group: Bp. Godfrey said that all the bishops thought I was was the obvious choice for..... Secretary. And so, I am the Secretary of the group.
3) Praise God that the on-line seminary plans have simplified so that we only have to work through one major computer learning experience, rather than two.
4) Lydia has done rather well in her AP English class in Lima. Pray for her final exam test taking for that course on Tuesday morning on-line from New York State.
5) For the healing story that follows this email.
Prayers:
1) For safe and timely travel back and forth from the US, particularly Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th.
2) For Julie and I as we continue to plan and prepare for February seminary orientation, and our regular courses on Biblical Interpretation. We are team teaching the next course, beginning in February, 2011.
3) For our landlady´s responsiveness and openness to what remains to be done in our apartment. Matters will continue while we are away. Looks like the emergency water situation in our bathroom necessitates replacing several storys' worth of old pipe.
4) For Lydia's driving practice in the US.
5) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
6) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that God wants us to do.
7) For the construction on the apartment building next door. It is quieter today. The concrete structure has been completed at the roof level. The air is better. The next phase continues.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day.
We hope to see some of you at the ordinations at St. John's in Troy in about a week. We plan to attend Oaks of Righteousness in Troy, on Sunday, the 12th, if all goes according to plan.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
The healing story: A priest from Bolivia was sharing his healing story with me. He had been in stage 4 of cancer, and one of his last requests was to go on a trip to Israel. At the Church of the Nativity he kneeled down, and felt very warm, and over the time of the warmth, he was healed. He went back to his doctors, who could not believe it, but acknowledged it by saying: "you have a God" or words to that effect.
Now, as this priest was in the midst of telling this story, he put his hand on my shoulder, and his hand was hot. I seem to remember that warm hands indicated healing, and I took this as an indication that maybe the Lord was doing something even as this priest was telling his story, perhaps like an extension of what happened to the priest in Israel that time ago, was being passed on to me. And has he did so, stiffness disappeared from my arm and shoulder. The stiffness had been bothering me for some months. As that warmth stayed with me, I noticed a difference. I could move my arm without difficulty. I had not been able to do that, even two days before, the last time I had tried to do it.
An interesting thing is, that the priest was just telling his story and had did not have any idea that it had occurred. I like healing that way. Short. To the point, and effective. Only a silent prayer on my part, more like recognizing and allowing God to do what he wanted to do.
God bless you.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Scripture Prayer
2Thessalonians: 2:17:
May the Lord Jesus Christ encourage and strengthen you to do and say everything that is good.
2Thessalonians 3:5
May the Lord direct your lives as you show God’s love and Christ’s endurance.
Lord, Jesus Christ, we thank You for everything that You are doing in the lives of Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge, and all that they do for You. Thank You for encouraging and strengthening them and sending them Your Holy Spirit. Thank You for the direction that You send them so that through this guidance they show your love and they persevere in their mission work in Peru.
We pray for their daughter Hannah as she prepares for her ordination to the priesthood and we ask for good travel for the Mudges as they come back to the U.S. for this joyous occasion and for a family Christmas. Help Lydia to find the time to study and guide her so that she finds the right internet connection so that she can take her exam on-line. Thank You for the good results on her SAT exam. And we pray for good health, especially for Father Shaw. Please, Lord, let his allergy symptoms completely subside.
We praise You and give You the glory, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
May the Lord Jesus Christ encourage and strengthen you to do and say everything that is good.
2Thessalonians 3:5
May the Lord direct your lives as you show God’s love and Christ’s endurance.
Lord, Jesus Christ, we thank You for everything that You are doing in the lives of Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge, and all that they do for You. Thank You for encouraging and strengthening them and sending them Your Holy Spirit. Thank You for the direction that You send them so that through this guidance they show your love and they persevere in their mission work in Peru.
We pray for their daughter Hannah as she prepares for her ordination to the priesthood and we ask for good travel for the Mudges as they come back to the U.S. for this joyous occasion and for a family Christmas. Help Lydia to find the time to study and guide her so that she finds the right internet connection so that she can take her exam on-line. Thank You for the good results on her SAT exam. And we pray for good health, especially for Father Shaw. Please, Lord, let his allergy symptoms completely subside.
We praise You and give You the glory, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Christmas Newsletter
Welcome to this year's Christmas letter.
Julie, Lydia, and I have been serving as missionaries with the Society of
Anglican Missionaries and Senders (SAMS), Julie and I as seminary
professors at Saints Augustine Anglican Seminary in Lima, and as clergy
licensed to serve in the Anglican Diocese of Peru. We have taught quite a
few courses this year, and we are preparing for 2011, which includes
preparing to create and teach Spanish on-line courses, reaching people
across Peru, across South America, and potentially into North America as
well.
Julie continues to coordinate the CEMO process for the Diocese of Peru
(commission on ministry equivalent. Our main parish has been La Ascension in the Surco District of Lima, though we have been out and about a bit to help
out at various missions and at the Cathedral.
Lydia has been accepted into Gordon College. She continues to homeschool and has been taking an AP English course and some computer courses at a nearby international Christian School. Lydia has been helping with youth ministry.
Hannah graduated from Trinity School for Ministry with special awards, and she was ordained a deacon in the Diocese of Albany in June. She will be ordained a priest in about a week or so in 2010. She and seminary classmate Christina Vance have started a church plant, Oaks of Righteousness, in Troy, New York, as part of the Diocese of Albany. A dynamic duo. If you need prayer, or are looking for a church plant, contact Hannah or Christina.
Ruth has moved out closer to Wheaton, Illinois, where she attends the Church of the Resurrection. She is pursuing her life as a cellist. She is a great teacher, and if you need cello lessons or wedding music, contact Ruth.
We love what we are doing as missionaries. It has had its moments, but overall, it has been great. Our missionary blogsite has our weekly prayer mail updates and monthly newsletters.
http://mudgeperureport.blogspot.com
A short term mission team from the Diocese of Albany and friends came down in July. Our Bp. Diocesan, Bill Love,and Karen and Catie were part of that team. An outstanding mission team, helping out at several missions in Lima.
That is 2010 for us in a nutshell. God bless you, and have a fruitful New Year! Thank you for your continuing support,in prayer and with finances. You are our lifeline, and I pray for you, every day.
Shaw+, and on behalf of Julie+, Ruth, Hannah, and Lydia.
Mudge Misión In Lima, Peru ¡Feliz Navidad 2010! Merry Christmas!
Thank you for supporting us. We pray for you daily. Depending on our mutual schedules, we have the ability to talk with your mission committee or vestry, by telephone, from Peru.
Julie, Lydia, and I have been serving as missionaries with the Society of
Anglican Missionaries and Senders (SAMS), Julie and I as seminary
professors at Saints Augustine Anglican Seminary in Lima, and as clergy
licensed to serve in the Anglican Diocese of Peru. We have taught quite a
few courses this year, and we are preparing for 2011, which includes
preparing to create and teach Spanish on-line courses, reaching people
across Peru, across South America, and potentially into North America as
well.
Julie continues to coordinate the CEMO process for the Diocese of Peru
(commission on ministry equivalent. Our main parish has been La Ascension in the Surco District of Lima, though we have been out and about a bit to help
out at various missions and at the Cathedral.
Lydia has been accepted into Gordon College. She continues to homeschool and has been taking an AP English course and some computer courses at a nearby international Christian School. Lydia has been helping with youth ministry.
Hannah graduated from Trinity School for Ministry with special awards, and she was ordained a deacon in the Diocese of Albany in June. She will be ordained a priest in about a week or so in 2010. She and seminary classmate Christina Vance have started a church plant, Oaks of Righteousness, in Troy, New York, as part of the Diocese of Albany. A dynamic duo. If you need prayer, or are looking for a church plant, contact Hannah or Christina.
Ruth has moved out closer to Wheaton, Illinois, where she attends the Church of the Resurrection. She is pursuing her life as a cellist. She is a great teacher, and if you need cello lessons or wedding music, contact Ruth.
We love what we are doing as missionaries. It has had its moments, but overall, it has been great. Our missionary blogsite has our weekly prayer mail updates and monthly newsletters.
http://mudgeperureport.blogspot.com
A short term mission team from the Diocese of Albany and friends came down in July. Our Bp. Diocesan, Bill Love,and Karen and Catie were part of that team. An outstanding mission team, helping out at several missions in Lima.
That is 2010 for us in a nutshell. God bless you, and have a fruitful New Year! Thank you for your continuing support,in prayer and with finances. You are our lifeline, and I pray for you, every day.
Shaw+, and on behalf of Julie+, Ruth, Hannah, and Lydia.
Mudge Misión In Lima, Peru ¡Feliz Navidad 2010! Merry Christmas!
Thank you for supporting us. We pray for you daily. Depending on our mutual schedules, we have the ability to talk with your mission committee or vestry, by telephone, from Peru.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Prayer Mail
Dear Partners in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail for the week of 2 Advent 2010. It has quite a few points because there is a lot going on at this moment in our lives.
Thanksgivings:
1) Praise God for getting us through his past week. Now, onto the next.
2) For the responsiveness of our landlady and of the building repair people to some sudden repairs that needed to be made to the plumbing on the floor above us while the Chapmans were staying with us for a few days. There was water dripping in to our bathroom area, and a great stench from mold that was crescendoing. Still a ways to go before it is over.
3) For the responsiveness of our landlady to the general list of repairs to be made. This week´s challenge was the curtains. Praise God, at least the bedrooms now have curtains, though in the long term some of these curtains will have to be replaced.
4) For Lydia´s SAT (second round) scores that came back. A dramatic improvement over the first set, and these put her in scholarship range for college. Go, Lydia!
5) For the great Advent retreat Saturday at La Ascension in the Surco District of Lima. 3 or 4 missions participated. The Holy Spirit really moved when we clergy from the various missions were praying for folks.
6) For the final week of classes this past week. I like our students, and I like what we taught. Now, on to exam week.
7) This week, I finally found some great on-line teaching segments on YouTube in Spanish for the computer programs that the students will need to learn to use for on-line courses that we are developing. Their availability takes the pressure off my having to read through all of that 1,006 page book, but the book is great help, as well. Only about 960 pages to go!
8) That Lydia handed in her semester long AP English paper.
9) For the service today at La Ascension, the mission that we attend. There was one baptism, one confirmation, and one reception. The Holy Spirit was part of everything. Great music.
Prayers:
1) For the intercontinental seminary on-line planning meeting this week, on Wednesday and Thursday, here at the seminary in Lima. If all goes according to plan, this could be the hottest Anglican seminary in Latin America. One day at a time, though.
Our particular prayer requests for this meeting:
a) to make it perfectly clear what God is doing and how to make it a reality.
b) for discernment in all this, to guide us, as we as a seminary try to go with what God is blessing.
2) For Julie and I as we learn necessary computer matters relating to on-line seminary teaching our New Testament courses,
and as we explore how best to prepare on-line materials in order to reach more students across Peru and across certain South American countries, through on-line courses.
3) For Julie and I as we continue to plan and prepare for February seminary orientation, and for our regular course series on Biblical Interpretation. We are team teaching the next course, beginning in February, 2011. Eventually, we plan to make this an on-line course, as well in 2011.
4) For our landlady´s continued responsiveness and openness to what remains to be done in our apartment.
5) For the exam week (this week) for our Church History and New Testament classes.
6) For safe and timely travel over the next few weeks. We are coming up to the Northern Hemisphere, briefly, for our daughter Hannah´s anticipated ordination the weekend before Christmas.
7) On the Tuesday before the ordination, Lydia plans to be taking an on-line AP English final exam from the US, and she could use your prayers for that, that we find the right internet connection, and for her preparations and test taking.
8) This trip is also an opportunity for Lydia to log in more hours as part of process of getting her driver´s license in New York State (special prayers for us all and our car would be appreciated).
9) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
10) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that God wants us to do.
11) For the construction on the apartment building next door. The are at the final floor of the main structure. A secondary demolition phase has almost been completed out back. We are looking forwarding to missing at least some of the construction work when we are in the US.
12) My nose and eyes took a hit this week with a) the petroleum fumes from the wall construction next door, b) the various kinds of dust in the air, and then c) the mold in a bathroom, which was really nasty for at least two of us.
But praise God, we got through it, and I was in much better shape yesterday than in the last few weeks, even with all that was going on. Your prayers for the continuing protection of our health from all of the environmental matters would be appreciated (and have helped!).
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail for the week of 2 Advent 2010. It has quite a few points because there is a lot going on at this moment in our lives.
Thanksgivings:
1) Praise God for getting us through his past week. Now, onto the next.
2) For the responsiveness of our landlady and of the building repair people to some sudden repairs that needed to be made to the plumbing on the floor above us while the Chapmans were staying with us for a few days. There was water dripping in to our bathroom area, and a great stench from mold that was crescendoing. Still a ways to go before it is over.
3) For the responsiveness of our landlady to the general list of repairs to be made. This week´s challenge was the curtains. Praise God, at least the bedrooms now have curtains, though in the long term some of these curtains will have to be replaced.
4) For Lydia´s SAT (second round) scores that came back. A dramatic improvement over the first set, and these put her in scholarship range for college. Go, Lydia!
5) For the great Advent retreat Saturday at La Ascension in the Surco District of Lima. 3 or 4 missions participated. The Holy Spirit really moved when we clergy from the various missions were praying for folks.
6) For the final week of classes this past week. I like our students, and I like what we taught. Now, on to exam week.
7) This week, I finally found some great on-line teaching segments on YouTube in Spanish for the computer programs that the students will need to learn to use for on-line courses that we are developing. Their availability takes the pressure off my having to read through all of that 1,006 page book, but the book is great help, as well. Only about 960 pages to go!
8) That Lydia handed in her semester long AP English paper.
9) For the service today at La Ascension, the mission that we attend. There was one baptism, one confirmation, and one reception. The Holy Spirit was part of everything. Great music.
Prayers:
1) For the intercontinental seminary on-line planning meeting this week, on Wednesday and Thursday, here at the seminary in Lima. If all goes according to plan, this could be the hottest Anglican seminary in Latin America. One day at a time, though.
Our particular prayer requests for this meeting:
a) to make it perfectly clear what God is doing and how to make it a reality.
b) for discernment in all this, to guide us, as we as a seminary try to go with what God is blessing.
2) For Julie and I as we learn necessary computer matters relating to on-line seminary teaching our New Testament courses,
and as we explore how best to prepare on-line materials in order to reach more students across Peru and across certain South American countries, through on-line courses.
3) For Julie and I as we continue to plan and prepare for February seminary orientation, and for our regular course series on Biblical Interpretation. We are team teaching the next course, beginning in February, 2011. Eventually, we plan to make this an on-line course, as well in 2011.
4) For our landlady´s continued responsiveness and openness to what remains to be done in our apartment.
5) For the exam week (this week) for our Church History and New Testament classes.
6) For safe and timely travel over the next few weeks. We are coming up to the Northern Hemisphere, briefly, for our daughter Hannah´s anticipated ordination the weekend before Christmas.
7) On the Tuesday before the ordination, Lydia plans to be taking an on-line AP English final exam from the US, and she could use your prayers for that, that we find the right internet connection, and for her preparations and test taking.
8) This trip is also an opportunity for Lydia to log in more hours as part of process of getting her driver´s license in New York State (special prayers for us all and our car would be appreciated).
9) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
10) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that God wants us to do.
11) For the construction on the apartment building next door. The are at the final floor of the main structure. A secondary demolition phase has almost been completed out back. We are looking forwarding to missing at least some of the construction work when we are in the US.
12) My nose and eyes took a hit this week with a) the petroleum fumes from the wall construction next door, b) the various kinds of dust in the air, and then c) the mold in a bathroom, which was really nasty for at least two of us.
But praise God, we got through it, and I was in much better shape yesterday than in the last few weeks, even with all that was going on. Your prayers for the continuing protection of our health from all of the environmental matters would be appreciated (and have helped!).
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Scripture Prayer
1Thessalonians 1: 2-5a
We always thank God for all of you as we remember you in our prayers. In the presence of God and Father, we never forget that your faith is active, your love is working hard, and your confidence in our Lord Jesus Christ is enduring. Brothers and sisters, we never forget this because we know that God loves you and has chosen you. We know this because the Good News we brought came to you not only with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with complete certainty.
Father God, Wow! What a prayer Paul has prayed for the Thessalonians, and today we pray this same prayer for the Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. We always thank You, God, for the ministry of the Mudges which shows so well an active faith, a love that results in action, and an enduring confidence in Your, Son, Jesus Christ, Our Lord. We know that You love the Mudges and have chosen them for this missionary work in Lima. We thank You for the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives and for their complete certainty as they work for the increase of Your Kingdom, in Lima, in all of Peru, in South America and the world.
Father, today we also ask for special prayers for Bishop Mile Chapman and his wife, Linda, and the rest of his team working in the far corners of Peru. And we ask for special blessings for the Mudges as they participate in an on-line planning meeting for an intercontinental seminary program via long-distance teaching capabilities. Please, Lord, make it perfectly clear what You are doing and how to make this project a reality. Give the Mudges and the other planners your guidance and your discernment as we move ahead. Equip Father Shaw and Mother Julie with all the knowledge that they need to implement courses on-line.
And Lord, we pray for the travel arrangements later this month as the Mudges prepare to come back to the Albany area for the ordination to the priesthood of their daughter, Hannah. We ask for travel mercies and safety and a time of relaxation with family and friends. Amen.
We always thank God for all of you as we remember you in our prayers. In the presence of God and Father, we never forget that your faith is active, your love is working hard, and your confidence in our Lord Jesus Christ is enduring. Brothers and sisters, we never forget this because we know that God loves you and has chosen you. We know this because the Good News we brought came to you not only with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with complete certainty.
Father God, Wow! What a prayer Paul has prayed for the Thessalonians, and today we pray this same prayer for the Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. We always thank You, God, for the ministry of the Mudges which shows so well an active faith, a love that results in action, and an enduring confidence in Your, Son, Jesus Christ, Our Lord. We know that You love the Mudges and have chosen them for this missionary work in Lima. We thank You for the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives and for their complete certainty as they work for the increase of Your Kingdom, in Lima, in all of Peru, in South America and the world.
Father, today we also ask for special prayers for Bishop Mile Chapman and his wife, Linda, and the rest of his team working in the far corners of Peru. And we ask for special blessings for the Mudges as they participate in an on-line planning meeting for an intercontinental seminary program via long-distance teaching capabilities. Please, Lord, make it perfectly clear what You are doing and how to make this project a reality. Give the Mudges and the other planners your guidance and your discernment as we move ahead. Equip Father Shaw and Mother Julie with all the knowledge that they need to implement courses on-line.
And Lord, we pray for the travel arrangements later this month as the Mudges prepare to come back to the Albany area for the ordination to the priesthood of their daughter, Hannah. We ask for travel mercies and safety and a time of relaxation with family and friends. Amen.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Prayer Mail
Dear Partners in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail for the week of 1 Advent 2010.
Thanksgivings:
1) Praise God for what he does in the lives of our students.
2) For the responsiveness of our landlady to some repairs that needed to be made. She is going down our list. To date, electrical matters have been addressed, and a cabinet door has been fixed. There are still some items in the works.
3) For the Sunday services we led on the first Sunday in Advent. They were really awesome. Blessings from God.
Prayers:
1) For the intercontinental seminary on-line planning meeting on December 8 to 9, here at the seminary in Lima.
Our particular prayer requests for this meeting:
a) to make it perfectly clear what God is doing and how to make it a reality.
b) for discernment in all this, to guide us, as we as a seminary try to go with what God is blessing.
2) For Julie and I as we learn necessary computer matters relating to on-line seminary teaching our New Testament courses,
to further the seminary´s long-distance teaching capabilities,
and in particular how best to reach more students across Peru and across certain South American countries through on-line courses.
3) For Julie and I as we continue to plan and prepare for February seminary orientation, and our regular courses on Biblical Interpretation. We are team teaching the next course, beginning in February, 2011. These are not on-line courses, yet.
4) For our landlady´s responsiveness and openness to what remains to be done in our apartment.
5) For the final week of our Church History and New Testament classes that we are teaching this teaching cycle (week 8 of 8; then, next week, exam week).
6) For safe and timely travel. We are coming up to the Northern Hemisphere, briefly, for our daughter Hannah´s anticipated ordination the weekend before Christmas. We will stay through New Years, and return to Lima on January 4 while the seminary is on break.
Before the ordination, Lydia may need be taking an on-line final exam from the US, and she could use your prayers for that, that we find the right internet connection, and for her preparations and test taking.
This trip is also an opportunity for Lydia to log in more hours as part of process of getting her driver´s license in New York State (special prayers for us all and our car would be appreciated).
7) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
8) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do.
9) For the construction on the apartment building next door. They are about one floor from completion of the main structure. Looks like a secondary demolition phase has begun this week, out back, near our bedroom window, stirring up dust and whatever has been accumulating in it for years.
Between the irritation from fumes of the petrochemicals used in the wall making process (the most troublesome part, but hopefully coming to a conclusion) to the various kinds of dusts tossed in the air by the wind, my allergies have been taking a hit. In effect, we are living on a construction site. Your prayers would be appreciated. It is one way of getting to know Peru, really well.
We are not sure what this new phase ultimately entails.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail for the week of 1 Advent 2010.
Thanksgivings:
1) Praise God for what he does in the lives of our students.
2) For the responsiveness of our landlady to some repairs that needed to be made. She is going down our list. To date, electrical matters have been addressed, and a cabinet door has been fixed. There are still some items in the works.
3) For the Sunday services we led on the first Sunday in Advent. They were really awesome. Blessings from God.
Prayers:
1) For the intercontinental seminary on-line planning meeting on December 8 to 9, here at the seminary in Lima.
Our particular prayer requests for this meeting:
a) to make it perfectly clear what God is doing and how to make it a reality.
b) for discernment in all this, to guide us, as we as a seminary try to go with what God is blessing.
2) For Julie and I as we learn necessary computer matters relating to on-line seminary teaching our New Testament courses,
to further the seminary´s long-distance teaching capabilities,
and in particular how best to reach more students across Peru and across certain South American countries through on-line courses.
3) For Julie and I as we continue to plan and prepare for February seminary orientation, and our regular courses on Biblical Interpretation. We are team teaching the next course, beginning in February, 2011. These are not on-line courses, yet.
4) For our landlady´s responsiveness and openness to what remains to be done in our apartment.
5) For the final week of our Church History and New Testament classes that we are teaching this teaching cycle (week 8 of 8; then, next week, exam week).
6) For safe and timely travel. We are coming up to the Northern Hemisphere, briefly, for our daughter Hannah´s anticipated ordination the weekend before Christmas. We will stay through New Years, and return to Lima on January 4 while the seminary is on break.
Before the ordination, Lydia may need be taking an on-line final exam from the US, and she could use your prayers for that, that we find the right internet connection, and for her preparations and test taking.
This trip is also an opportunity for Lydia to log in more hours as part of process of getting her driver´s license in New York State (special prayers for us all and our car would be appreciated).
7) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
8) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do.
9) For the construction on the apartment building next door. They are about one floor from completion of the main structure. Looks like a secondary demolition phase has begun this week, out back, near our bedroom window, stirring up dust and whatever has been accumulating in it for years.
Between the irritation from fumes of the petrochemicals used in the wall making process (the most troublesome part, but hopefully coming to a conclusion) to the various kinds of dusts tossed in the air by the wind, my allergies have been taking a hit. In effect, we are living on a construction site. Your prayers would be appreciated. It is one way of getting to know Peru, really well.
We are not sure what this new phase ultimately entails.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Prayer Mail
Dear Partners in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) Praise God for what he does through the three of us, to transform lives.
2) For the great healing mission in Lima this past week. It has touched many lives of leaders in the churches and missions here.
3) The international on-line education plans for the seminary. God seems to be blessing this in incredible ways. Some time ago, I mentioned plans across South America. Now, there are additional plans to go intercontinental, between dioceses and institutions in North America and South America, in addition to dioceses across South America.
Prayers:
1) For the intercontinental seminary planning meeting on December 8 to 9, here. It is a particularly important meeting, including seminary representatives and bishops from a number of dioceses.
Our particular prayer requests for this meeting:
a) to make it perfectly clear what God is doing and how to make it a reality.
b) for discernment in all this, to guide us, as we as a seminary try to go with what God is blessing.
2) Prayers for me as I continue in my self-studies to learn the intricacies of Spanish for on-line courses and for seminary course implementation. My current background reading is: "La Biblia de la Computación E Internet," about 1000 pages long.
3) Prayers for Julie and I as we begin to learn one and possible two different on-line computer program packages, in succession, to further the seminary´s long-distance teaching capabilities.
4) For our landlady´s responsiveness and openness to what needs to be done in our apartment.
5) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
6) For the classes we are teaching this next week (week 7 of 8; then, exam week).
7) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do.
8) For the construction on the apartment building next door. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction noise, fumes, and dust would not be disruptive to our lives. As they work at the higher elevations, I think at times they really benefit from our prayers.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru.
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) Praise God for what he does through the three of us, to transform lives.
2) For the great healing mission in Lima this past week. It has touched many lives of leaders in the churches and missions here.
3) The international on-line education plans for the seminary. God seems to be blessing this in incredible ways. Some time ago, I mentioned plans across South America. Now, there are additional plans to go intercontinental, between dioceses and institutions in North America and South America, in addition to dioceses across South America.
Prayers:
1) For the intercontinental seminary planning meeting on December 8 to 9, here. It is a particularly important meeting, including seminary representatives and bishops from a number of dioceses.
Our particular prayer requests for this meeting:
a) to make it perfectly clear what God is doing and how to make it a reality.
b) for discernment in all this, to guide us, as we as a seminary try to go with what God is blessing.
2) Prayers for me as I continue in my self-studies to learn the intricacies of Spanish for on-line courses and for seminary course implementation. My current background reading is: "La Biblia de la Computación E Internet," about 1000 pages long.
3) Prayers for Julie and I as we begin to learn one and possible two different on-line computer program packages, in succession, to further the seminary´s long-distance teaching capabilities.
4) For our landlady´s responsiveness and openness to what needs to be done in our apartment.
5) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
6) For the classes we are teaching this next week (week 7 of 8; then, exam week).
7) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do.
8) For the construction on the apartment building next door. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction noise, fumes, and dust would not be disruptive to our lives. As they work at the higher elevations, I think at times they really benefit from our prayers.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru.
Scripture Prayer
James 5: 13-15a, 16b
Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. … The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
Lord, we thank You for the healing mission in which the Mudges served as small group leaders during the last two weeks. Thank You for every blessing and every grace-filled moment. Thank You for every song of praise that was lifted up to You. We pray that many new people learned of the power of healing prayer. Thank You that every prayer offered in faith makes a sick person well in one way or another. Thank You that you raise up the people praying and those being prayer for. Thank You that the prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. Thank You for your healing grace. Amen.
Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. … The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
Lord, we thank You for the healing mission in which the Mudges served as small group leaders during the last two weeks. Thank You for every blessing and every grace-filled moment. Thank You for every song of praise that was lifted up to You. We pray that many new people learned of the power of healing prayer. Thank You that every prayer offered in faith makes a sick person well in one way or another. Thank You that you raise up the people praying and those being prayer for. Thank You that the prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. Thank You for your healing grace. Amen.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
November Newsletter
Healing and Forgiveness.
I realize that everyone reading this is probably a spiritual giant and that you
have never had a problem with forgiving someone, but have you ever considered
the possibility that you might need to forgive someone of something that the
person did, or forgive them for something that you thought that they did (even if
they did not)? Ouch. If that describes you, welcome to Peru. Recognizing this,
is part of healing.
In the month of November, some friends of ours, Phil and Wendy Coy, whom we
have known for about 32 years, came to Lima to conduct a mission of healing for
clergy and lay leaders in the Diocese. It was a week-long seminary "intensive
course," offered to the Diocese. It was intensive in many ways, and the timing
was right. It was oversubscribed. The organizers had to turn people away.
Julie and I were small group leaders: Julie with a woman's group, and I with a
men's group. There were quite a few men who attended. We helped people in our
groups learn the various facets that were taught by the Coys, including how to
listen to the Holy Spirit. Many people in the Diocese of Peru are
from the poorer areas of the city. They are not accepted by all levels of society.
The need for healing, and the need for developing a healing ministry through the
power of the Holy Spirit is very great.
Perhaps one of the most compelling moments of the course was the point
when a number of people felt that they needed healing because someone had
called them "stupid" which has a much more derogatory connotation in Spanish
than in English. The Holy Spirit had inspired a participant to raise that issue
for everyone to pray about, and the group as a whole prayed for those who wanted
to be prayed for, about this. What a moment. It was a powerful course.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Peru does not celebrate Thanksgiving. Instead, the November national holiday in
Peru is All Saints Day on November 1. But SAMS missionaries in Lima will be
setting aside at least part of the Day of Thanksgiving together at the rectory of
the Cathedral, to thank God for the blessings he has given us. (From there,
Julie and I will go to the seminary, to teach in the evening.)
Prayer Requests:• For the current seminary cycle of
courses (this cycle ends in December)
• For seminary and diocesan plans.
• For our relationships, priorities,
ministries, and finances.
Happy Thanksgiving, God bless you, and thank you for your continuing support! I pray for you, every day.
Shaw+, and on behalf of Julie+ and Lydia
I realize that everyone reading this is probably a spiritual giant and that you
have never had a problem with forgiving someone, but have you ever considered
the possibility that you might need to forgive someone of something that the
person did, or forgive them for something that you thought that they did (even if
they did not)? Ouch. If that describes you, welcome to Peru. Recognizing this,
is part of healing.
In the month of November, some friends of ours, Phil and Wendy Coy, whom we
have known for about 32 years, came to Lima to conduct a mission of healing for
clergy and lay leaders in the Diocese. It was a week-long seminary "intensive
course," offered to the Diocese. It was intensive in many ways, and the timing
was right. It was oversubscribed. The organizers had to turn people away.
Julie and I were small group leaders: Julie with a woman's group, and I with a
men's group. There were quite a few men who attended. We helped people in our
groups learn the various facets that were taught by the Coys, including how to
listen to the Holy Spirit. Many people in the Diocese of Peru are
from the poorer areas of the city. They are not accepted by all levels of society.
The need for healing, and the need for developing a healing ministry through the
power of the Holy Spirit is very great.
Perhaps one of the most compelling moments of the course was the point
when a number of people felt that they needed healing because someone had
called them "stupid" which has a much more derogatory connotation in Spanish
than in English. The Holy Spirit had inspired a participant to raise that issue
for everyone to pray about, and the group as a whole prayed for those who wanted
to be prayed for, about this. What a moment. It was a powerful course.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Peru does not celebrate Thanksgiving. Instead, the November national holiday in
Peru is All Saints Day on November 1. But SAMS missionaries in Lima will be
setting aside at least part of the Day of Thanksgiving together at the rectory of
the Cathedral, to thank God for the blessings he has given us. (From there,
Julie and I will go to the seminary, to teach in the evening.)
Prayer Requests:• For the current seminary cycle of
courses (this cycle ends in December)
• For seminary and diocesan plans.
• For our relationships, priorities,
ministries, and finances.
Happy Thanksgiving, God bless you, and thank you for your continuing support! I pray for you, every day.
Shaw+, and on behalf of Julie+ and Lydia
Scripture Prayer
Dear Partners in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) Praise God for what he does through the three of us, to transform lives.
2) For the great healing mission in Lima this past week. It continues this next week. It has touched many lives of leaders in the churches and missions here.
Prayers:
1) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For the classes we teach this next week (week 6 of 8, then exam week).
3) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do. Particularly, prayer for our time over the next two weeks as we try to fit our regular work week and healing ministry related matters.
4) For the construction on the apartment building next door. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction noise, fumes, and dust would not be disruptive to our lives.
(It is now official: most of the former view from our kitchen window has become a wall, though not as much as we thought. Still, it is a substantial wall. There is some light in the kitchen, but not as much as before, so please keep this adjustment in your prayers for the near future. Part of our living room view has become obstructed, as well)
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru.
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) Praise God for what he does through the three of us, to transform lives.
2) For the great healing mission in Lima this past week. It continues this next week. It has touched many lives of leaders in the churches and missions here.
Prayers:
1) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For the classes we teach this next week (week 6 of 8, then exam week).
3) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do. Particularly, prayer for our time over the next two weeks as we try to fit our regular work week and healing ministry related matters.
4) For the construction on the apartment building next door. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction noise, fumes, and dust would not be disruptive to our lives.
(It is now official: most of the former view from our kitchen window has become a wall, though not as much as we thought. Still, it is a substantial wall. There is some light in the kitchen, but not as much as before, so please keep this adjustment in your prayers for the near future. Part of our living room view has become obstructed, as well)
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru.
Scripture Prayer
Psalm 90: 1-2
O Lord, you have been our refuge throughout every generation.
Before the mountains were born, before you gave birth to the earth and the world, you were God. You are God from everlasting to everlasting.
Psalm 90: 16-17
Let us, your servants, see what you can do.
Let our children see your glorious power.
Let the kindness of the Lord our God be with us.
Make us successful in everything we do.
Yes, make us successful in everything we do.
We praise You, God, Creator and Master of the universe. You are eternal, omnipotent and all-knowing. But You are kind and merciful and loving above all. Today we pray for your servants in Peru: for Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge and for the Chapmans and the Montgomery’s and all the others whose names we do not know. Let these servants of yours see what you can do. Let those to whom they minister see your glorious power and your love, mercy and kindness too. May these missionaries be successful in everything they do in Your Name. Specifically, Lord, we thank You for the peace that Fr. Shaw has experienced this past week and we ask for special blessings on the healing mission in which the Mudges were engaged this last week and which continues in the week to come. Thank You, Triune God, for all your blessings and grace-filled moments throughout eternity. Amen.
O Lord, you have been our refuge throughout every generation.
Before the mountains were born, before you gave birth to the earth and the world, you were God. You are God from everlasting to everlasting.
Psalm 90: 16-17
Let us, your servants, see what you can do.
Let our children see your glorious power.
Let the kindness of the Lord our God be with us.
Make us successful in everything we do.
Yes, make us successful in everything we do.
We praise You, God, Creator and Master of the universe. You are eternal, omnipotent and all-knowing. But You are kind and merciful and loving above all. Today we pray for your servants in Peru: for Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge and for the Chapmans and the Montgomery’s and all the others whose names we do not know. Let these servants of yours see what you can do. Let those to whom they minister see your glorious power and your love, mercy and kindness too. May these missionaries be successful in everything they do in Your Name. Specifically, Lord, we thank You for the peace that Fr. Shaw has experienced this past week and we ask for special blessings on the healing mission in which the Mudges were engaged this last week and which continues in the week to come. Thank You, Triune God, for all your blessings and grace-filled moments throughout eternity. Amen.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Prayer Mail
Dear Partners in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) Praise God for what he does through the three of us, to transform lives.
2) That Lydia completed her final set of SAT´s yesterday.
3) For your prayers.
4) For two friends of ours who are visiting Lima as part of the healing ministry team here.
5) For the good service that we participated in, at a mission in the Independencia District of Lima, on Sunday.
6) I have had a wonderful sense of God´s peace this week.
7) For the nice walk that Julie and I had together on Saturday as we shopped for some things we needed.
Prayers:
1) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For the classes this next week as we enter the second half of this cycle, and for the special healing training for clergy, lay leaders, and in parishes over the next two weeks.
3) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do. Particularly, prayer for our time over the next two weeks as we try to fit our regular work week and healing ministry related matters.
4) For the Provincial leaders.
5) For the construction on the apartment building next door. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction noise and dust would not be too disruptive in our lives. I observed this week, that they begin each day with a prayer. I am attaching a photo.
Countdown until the view from our kitchen window disappears (because of the construction): still about one floor or so to go. It is only partially blocked this week.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) Praise God for what he does through the three of us, to transform lives.
2) That Lydia completed her final set of SAT´s yesterday.
3) For your prayers.
4) For two friends of ours who are visiting Lima as part of the healing ministry team here.
5) For the good service that we participated in, at a mission in the Independencia District of Lima, on Sunday.
6) I have had a wonderful sense of God´s peace this week.
7) For the nice walk that Julie and I had together on Saturday as we shopped for some things we needed.
Prayers:
1) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For the classes this next week as we enter the second half of this cycle, and for the special healing training for clergy, lay leaders, and in parishes over the next two weeks.
3) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do. Particularly, prayer for our time over the next two weeks as we try to fit our regular work week and healing ministry related matters.
4) For the Provincial leaders.
5) For the construction on the apartment building next door. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction noise and dust would not be too disruptive in our lives. I observed this week, that they begin each day with a prayer. I am attaching a photo.
Countdown until the view from our kitchen window disappears (because of the construction): still about one floor or so to go. It is only partially blocked this week.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Scripture Prayer
Psalm 40: 3
He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord.
Psalm 40: 5
Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done.
The things you planned for us no one can recount to you;
Were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.
Psalm 40:16
But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you;
May those who love your salvation always say, “The Lord be exalted!”
Lord, we continue to pray for the ministries of Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge and for Bishop Mike Chapman and his wife, Linda. We thank You for all that You have done in the past week. We pray for the whole diocese of Peru that all involved can work together in unity, guided by your Holy Spirit, ever marching forward and bringing your love and your message to all to whom they minister. May there be a spirit of praise and exaltation in worship and a spirit of trust in You as they obey your orders to go and make disciples. Thank You for all of the blessings that you have already sent to the Mudges. Especially thank You that Lydia has been accepted at the college of her choice. Thank You for your plans for her. And thank You for the wonderful plans you have for the diocese of Peru. Many are the wonders that you have done, and we know that there will be many other wonders. May all who seek You rejoice and be glad. You are exalted, Lord! Amen.
He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord.
Psalm 40: 5
Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done.
The things you planned for us no one can recount to you;
Were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.
Psalm 40:16
But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you;
May those who love your salvation always say, “The Lord be exalted!”
Lord, we continue to pray for the ministries of Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge and for Bishop Mike Chapman and his wife, Linda. We thank You for all that You have done in the past week. We pray for the whole diocese of Peru that all involved can work together in unity, guided by your Holy Spirit, ever marching forward and bringing your love and your message to all to whom they minister. May there be a spirit of praise and exaltation in worship and a spirit of trust in You as they obey your orders to go and make disciples. Thank You for all of the blessings that you have already sent to the Mudges. Especially thank You that Lydia has been accepted at the college of her choice. Thank You for your plans for her. And thank You for the wonderful plans you have for the diocese of Peru. Many are the wonders that you have done, and we know that there will be many other wonders. May all who seek You rejoice and be glad. You are exalted, Lord! Amen.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Prayer Mail
Dear Partners in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail. All Saints Day is a national holiday in Peru.
Thanksgivings:
1) Praise God for what he does through the three of us, to transform lives.
2) For the leaders of the Diocese of Peru.
3) For our prayer support team and our family.
4) For our students and the faculty of the seminary in Peru.
Prayers:
1) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. Things have greatly improved.
2) For the classes this week, and for the special healing training for clergy, lay leaders, and in parishes over the next few weeks.
3) For the administrative needs of the seminary and the Diocese. And for the continuing expansion of on-line courses across Peru.
4) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do. There is a lot to do.
5) For the Provincial Synod that is meeting this week in Argentina.
6) For the construction on the new apartment building going up next door to ours. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction noise and dust would not be too disruptive in our lives.
Countdown until the view from our kitchen window almost completely disappears (because of the construction): about one floor or so to go.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail. All Saints Day is a national holiday in Peru.
Thanksgivings:
1) Praise God for what he does through the three of us, to transform lives.
2) For the leaders of the Diocese of Peru.
3) For our prayer support team and our family.
4) For our students and the faculty of the seminary in Peru.
Prayers:
1) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. Things have greatly improved.
2) For the classes this week, and for the special healing training for clergy, lay leaders, and in parishes over the next few weeks.
3) For the administrative needs of the seminary and the Diocese. And for the continuing expansion of on-line courses across Peru.
4) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do. There is a lot to do.
5) For the Provincial Synod that is meeting this week in Argentina.
6) For the construction on the new apartment building going up next door to ours. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction noise and dust would not be too disruptive in our lives.
Countdown until the view from our kitchen window almost completely disappears (because of the construction): about one floor or so to go.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Prayer Mail
Dear Partners in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) For the presence of God in our apartment.
2) That Lydia has been accepted by the college of her choice.
3) Praise God for what he does through the three of us, to transform lives.
4) For Julie´s birthday celebration this week and her recent haircut.
5) For our prayer support team; that would include you.
6) That Bp. Mike and Linda Chapman are here.
Prayers:
1) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. Some situations have improved since last week, but more prayer is still needed.
2) For the classes this week.
3) For the current administrative needs of the seminary and the Diocese. And for the continuing expansion of on-line courses across Peru.
4) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do. There is a lot to do.
5) For the construction on the new apartment building going up next door to ours. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction noise and dust would not be too disruptive in our lives.
Countdown until the view from our kitchen window almost completely disappears (because of the construction): about two floors to go.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) For the presence of God in our apartment.
2) That Lydia has been accepted by the college of her choice.
3) Praise God for what he does through the three of us, to transform lives.
4) For Julie´s birthday celebration this week and her recent haircut.
5) For our prayer support team; that would include you.
6) That Bp. Mike and Linda Chapman are here.
Prayers:
1) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. Some situations have improved since last week, but more prayer is still needed.
2) For the classes this week.
3) For the current administrative needs of the seminary and the Diocese. And for the continuing expansion of on-line courses across Peru.
4) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do. There is a lot to do.
5) For the construction on the new apartment building going up next door to ours. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction noise and dust would not be too disruptive in our lives.
Countdown until the view from our kitchen window almost completely disappears (because of the construction): about two floors to go.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Scripture Prayer
Luke 10: 38-42
As they were traveling along, Jesus went into a village. A woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary. Mary sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to him talk.
But Martha was upset about all the work she had to do. So she asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work all by myself? Tell her to help me.”
The Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha! You worry and fuss about a lot of things. There’s only one thing you need. Mary has made the right choice, and that one thing will not be taken away from her.”
Jesus Lord, even while you were here on earth there were challenges facing those ministering for you, and we realize the importance of listening for your voice before we get busy doing. Lord, we pray for all of the ministry that is taking place in the Diocese of Peru. We pray for Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge, as well as Bishop Mike Chapman and his wife, and Bishop Godfrey and his wife. And we pray for unity among the laity and the other clergy in the diocese that they may clearly hear your voice and follow you. We pray for everyone´s spiritual protection. We pray for your peace that passes all understanding, that misunderstandings be cleared up and that unresolved issues be resolved. Thank you for your work in the hearts and minds of people, already this week. May the team of the Diocese of Peru keep going forward in the unity of the Holy Spirit, doing what You, Jesus, want them to do for the spread of the Gospel. Amen.
As they were traveling along, Jesus went into a village. A woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary. Mary sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to him talk.
But Martha was upset about all the work she had to do. So she asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work all by myself? Tell her to help me.”
The Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha! You worry and fuss about a lot of things. There’s only one thing you need. Mary has made the right choice, and that one thing will not be taken away from her.”
Jesus Lord, even while you were here on earth there were challenges facing those ministering for you, and we realize the importance of listening for your voice before we get busy doing. Lord, we pray for all of the ministry that is taking place in the Diocese of Peru. We pray for Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge, as well as Bishop Mike Chapman and his wife, and Bishop Godfrey and his wife. And we pray for unity among the laity and the other clergy in the diocese that they may clearly hear your voice and follow you. We pray for everyone´s spiritual protection. We pray for your peace that passes all understanding, that misunderstandings be cleared up and that unresolved issues be resolved. Thank you for your work in the hearts and minds of people, already this week. May the team of the Diocese of Peru keep going forward in the unity of the Holy Spirit, doing what You, Jesus, want them to do for the spread of the Gospel. Amen.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
A Prayer from Liv Hicks
Father, Thank You for being our God, for loving us and always directing us. Thank You for the Mudges in Peru. Help them to be instruments of Your peace in the request they have for the diocese: "Let's pray to get the team of the Diocese of Peru past this, keeping focused on God's vision for us, going forward in the unity of the Holy Spirit, and doing what Jesus wants us to do for the spread of the Gospel."
Daily protect and guide this family. Give them good humor, good relationships with the people they deal with. Help Your gospel to grow in Peru.
In Christ we pray. Amen
Daily protect and guide this family. Give them good humor, good relationships with the people they deal with. Help Your gospel to grow in Peru.
In Christ we pray. Amen
Monday, October 18, 2010
Scripture Prayer
Psalm 16: 8-9 and 11
I always keep the Lord in front of me.
When He is by my side, I cannot be moved.
That is why my heart is glad and my soul rejoices.
My body rests securely.
You make the path of life known to me.
Complete joy is in your presence.
Pleasures are by your side forever.
Lord, we thank You for the ministry of the Mudges and for all the blessings that they bring to those whom they serve. We know that every success comes from their relationships with You. They always keep You in front of them and they look for your guidance everyday. Thank You that their hearts are glad and their souls rejoice. You give them rest as they have confidence that they are following the path that You have set out for them. May they forever have your joy and peace as they share their gifts with all whom they encounter. Amen.
I always keep the Lord in front of me.
When He is by my side, I cannot be moved.
That is why my heart is glad and my soul rejoices.
My body rests securely.
You make the path of life known to me.
Complete joy is in your presence.
Pleasures are by your side forever.
Lord, we thank You for the ministry of the Mudges and for all the blessings that they bring to those whom they serve. We know that every success comes from their relationships with You. They always keep You in front of them and they look for your guidance everyday. Thank You that their hearts are glad and their souls rejoice. You give them rest as they have confidence that they are following the path that You have set out for them. May they forever have your joy and peace as they share their gifts with all whom they encounter. Amen.
Prayer Mail
Dear Partners in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) For the rescue of the miners in Chile. That was awesome. Mining is important for Peru, as well.
2) For our friends, relatives, and advisors. I can´t tell you too much, how much each of you mean to us. You are awesome.
3) Praise God for what he does through the three of us, to transform lives.
4) For Julie, and not just because it is her birthday this coming week.
Prayers:
1) For the relationships of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. If you had one prayer to pray, this would be it, and please keep it up, daily.
As can happen from time to time in any ministry situation, for some unknown reason in the past week and a half, there has been at least one major misunderstanding and some difficult personnel issues that need prayer, among various clergy and lay leaders, as people try to move forward making disciples. Let's pray to get the team of the Diocese of Peru past this, keeping focused on God's vision for us, going forward in the unity of the Holy Spirit, and doing what Jesus wants us to do for the spread of the Gospel.
2) For the classes this week, and for the class schedule in November.
3) For the current administrative needs of the seminary and the Diocese. And for the continuing expansion of the seminary programs and on-line ministry across Peru.
4) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do. There is a lot to do.
5) For the results of Lydia's college application process.
6) For the construction on the new apartment building going up next door to ours. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction noise and dust would not be too disruptive in our lives.
Countdown until the view from our kitchen window almost completely disappears (because of the construction): about three floors to go.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) For the rescue of the miners in Chile. That was awesome. Mining is important for Peru, as well.
2) For our friends, relatives, and advisors. I can´t tell you too much, how much each of you mean to us. You are awesome.
3) Praise God for what he does through the three of us, to transform lives.
4) For Julie, and not just because it is her birthday this coming week.
Prayers:
1) For the relationships of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. If you had one prayer to pray, this would be it, and please keep it up, daily.
As can happen from time to time in any ministry situation, for some unknown reason in the past week and a half, there has been at least one major misunderstanding and some difficult personnel issues that need prayer, among various clergy and lay leaders, as people try to move forward making disciples. Let's pray to get the team of the Diocese of Peru past this, keeping focused on God's vision for us, going forward in the unity of the Holy Spirit, and doing what Jesus wants us to do for the spread of the Gospel.
2) For the classes this week, and for the class schedule in November.
3) For the current administrative needs of the seminary and the Diocese. And for the continuing expansion of the seminary programs and on-line ministry across Peru.
4) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do. There is a lot to do.
5) For the results of Lydia's college application process.
6) For the construction on the new apartment building going up next door to ours. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction noise and dust would not be too disruptive in our lives.
Countdown until the view from our kitchen window almost completely disappears (because of the construction): about three floors to go.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Monday, October 11, 2010
Monthly Newsletter Octpber 2010
Some Assembly Required.
One of my great-grandfathers was a partner in General Builders Supply in New York City. And I continue the family interest in building things, creating things, making things great: like churches, people, and ministries. That is part of what we missionaries do.
And sometimes it seems like there is very little progress. In fact the opposite of going "up" seems to be true: we dig holes in the ground, metaphorically. But digging down is for planting seeds, in order to start the upwards movement (holes in the ground for plants), and for creating a strong foundation (holes in the ground for buildings). And that is what we do in the seminary. Ours is a ministry of holiness. We prepare for growth and building for future ministry. And at the moment, it appears that the seminary´s ministry, itself, will now grow to include on-line courses across Peru and even across South America.
But before we see outward progress of the on-line ministry, we are doing a lot of hidden preparation, preparation that cannot be seen, but is important: such as getting course materials prepared, getting computer programs and websites up and going. So, you may not see too much right away, but over the next few years, I anticipate a fair amount will be visible.
We are making progress.
It is officially Spring.... south of the Equator.
You all could be enjoying the wonderful fall colors at the moment. Meanwhile, we have the potential of more and more sun shining through the daily clouds. That is one indication that Spring has officially arrived, here. Well, it is sort of like "Indian Spring", you might say, in Lima. A bit of winter creeps in, every now and then.
Prayer Requests:
• For the current seminary cycle of courses
• For seminary and diocesan administrative matters.
• For our relationships, priorities, ministries, and finances.
God bless you, and thank you for your continuing support! I pray for you, every day.
– Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
One of my great-grandfathers was a partner in General Builders Supply in New York City. And I continue the family interest in building things, creating things, making things great: like churches, people, and ministries. That is part of what we missionaries do.
And sometimes it seems like there is very little progress. In fact the opposite of going "up" seems to be true: we dig holes in the ground, metaphorically. But digging down is for planting seeds, in order to start the upwards movement (holes in the ground for plants), and for creating a strong foundation (holes in the ground for buildings). And that is what we do in the seminary. Ours is a ministry of holiness. We prepare for growth and building for future ministry. And at the moment, it appears that the seminary´s ministry, itself, will now grow to include on-line courses across Peru and even across South America.
But before we see outward progress of the on-line ministry, we are doing a lot of hidden preparation, preparation that cannot be seen, but is important: such as getting course materials prepared, getting computer programs and websites up and going. So, you may not see too much right away, but over the next few years, I anticipate a fair amount will be visible.
We are making progress.
It is officially Spring.... south of the Equator.
You all could be enjoying the wonderful fall colors at the moment. Meanwhile, we have the potential of more and more sun shining through the daily clouds. That is one indication that Spring has officially arrived, here. Well, it is sort of like "Indian Spring", you might say, in Lima. A bit of winter creeps in, every now and then.
Prayer Requests:
• For the current seminary cycle of courses
• For seminary and diocesan administrative matters.
• For our relationships, priorities, ministries, and finances.
God bless you, and thank you for your continuing support! I pray for you, every day.
– Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Prayer Mail
Dear Partners in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) For the great service we had on Sunday at La Ascension. I was the Celebrant. Lydia was the Acolyte.
2) For the great AMA retreat that Julie was on this weekend.
3) Praise God for what he does through the three of us, to transform lives.
4) That our daughter Hannah now has a yellow-orange cat, named Francis.
Prayers:
1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For the start of seminary classes this week.
3) For the current administrative needs of the seminary and the Diocese. And for the expansion of the seminary programs and on-line ministry across Peru.
4) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do.
5) For the results of Lydia's college application process.
6) For the construction on the new apartment building going up next door to ours. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction noise and dust would not be too disruptive in our lives.
Countdown until the view from our kitchen window almost completely disappears (because of the construction): about four floors to go.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) For the great service we had on Sunday at La Ascension. I was the Celebrant. Lydia was the Acolyte.
2) For the great AMA retreat that Julie was on this weekend.
3) Praise God for what he does through the three of us, to transform lives.
4) That our daughter Hannah now has a yellow-orange cat, named Francis.
Prayers:
1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For the start of seminary classes this week.
3) For the current administrative needs of the seminary and the Diocese. And for the expansion of the seminary programs and on-line ministry across Peru.
4) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do.
5) For the results of Lydia's college application process.
6) For the construction on the new apartment building going up next door to ours. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction noise and dust would not be too disruptive in our lives.
Countdown until the view from our kitchen window almost completely disappears (because of the construction): about four floors to go.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Scripture Prayer
Luke 8:16
No one lights a lamp and hides it under a bowl or puts it under a bed. Instead, everyone who lights a lamp puts it on a lamp stand so that those who come in will see the light.
Lord, we thank You for your bright lights in Peru: Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. We thank You for the way that Your Light shines through them, as they minister to students at the seminary and parishioners at the parishes they serve. Especially today, be with the women at the AMA retreat. May the Holy Spirit be strongly evident and the music and worship bring many women into a stronger personal relationship with You. Bless Father Shaw as he ministers to a congregation of mostly men this Sunday. And we pray for Lydia’s college acceptance. May she be accepted at the place You would want her to go and may she choose to matriculate there. We thank You Lord, for all that You do through the Mudges. Shine, Jesus, shine! Amen.
No one lights a lamp and hides it under a bowl or puts it under a bed. Instead, everyone who lights a lamp puts it on a lamp stand so that those who come in will see the light.
Lord, we thank You for your bright lights in Peru: Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. We thank You for the way that Your Light shines through them, as they minister to students at the seminary and parishioners at the parishes they serve. Especially today, be with the women at the AMA retreat. May the Holy Spirit be strongly evident and the music and worship bring many women into a stronger personal relationship with You. Bless Father Shaw as he ministers to a congregation of mostly men this Sunday. And we pray for Lydia’s college acceptance. May she be accepted at the place You would want her to go and may she choose to matriculate there. We thank You Lord, for all that You do through the Mudges. Shine, Jesus, shine! Amen.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Prayer Mail
Dear Partners in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) For the great service we had on Friday night at La Ascension. Because of mayoral election law, church services could not be held from 7 am to 4 pm on Sunday.
2) For the great job that students did on their final exams.
3) Praise God for what he does through the three of us, to transform lives.
4) Lydia´s college application is now complete, and we wait for the results.
Prayers:
1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For the AMA retreat coming up next week end (it is, actually, next weekend. Julie is one of the musicians. I will be celebrating at La Ascension, and because of the women´s retreat, it will likely be a service that will be primarily men.
3) For the current administrative needs of the seminary and the Diocese. And for the expansion of the seminary ministry across Peru.
3a) We are part of a team that is developing on-line seminary courses to reach across Peru and across South America.
3b) There are three certificate program plans in various stages of development, including:
i) an Economic and Community Development certificate,
ii) an Anglican Studies certificate, and
iii) a Lay Evangelist certificate.
4) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do.
5) For the results of Lydia's college application process.
6) For the construction on the new apartment building going up next door to ours. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction noise and dust would not be too disruptive in our lives.
Countdown until the view from our kitchen window almost completely disappears (because of the construction): about five floors to go.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) For the great service we had on Friday night at La Ascension. Because of mayoral election law, church services could not be held from 7 am to 4 pm on Sunday.
2) For the great job that students did on their final exams.
3) Praise God for what he does through the three of us, to transform lives.
4) Lydia´s college application is now complete, and we wait for the results.
Prayers:
1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For the AMA retreat coming up next week end (it is, actually, next weekend. Julie is one of the musicians. I will be celebrating at La Ascension, and because of the women´s retreat, it will likely be a service that will be primarily men.
3) For the current administrative needs of the seminary and the Diocese. And for the expansion of the seminary ministry across Peru.
3a) We are part of a team that is developing on-line seminary courses to reach across Peru and across South America.
3b) There are three certificate program plans in various stages of development, including:
i) an Economic and Community Development certificate,
ii) an Anglican Studies certificate, and
iii) a Lay Evangelist certificate.
4) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do.
5) For the results of Lydia's college application process.
6) For the construction on the new apartment building going up next door to ours. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction noise and dust would not be too disruptive in our lives.
Countdown until the view from our kitchen window almost completely disappears (because of the construction): about five floors to go.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Scripture Prayer
Psalm 108: 1-5
My heart is confident, O God.
I want to sing and make music even with my soul.
Wake up, harp and lyre!
I want to wake up at dawn.
I want to give thanks to you among the people, O Lord.
I want to make music to praise you among the nations
Because your mercy is higher than the heavens.
Your truth reaches the skies.
May you be honored above the heavens, O God.
Let your glory extend over the whole earth.
We thank You, O God, for the ministries of Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. Today we specifically pray for Mother Julie’s role as a musician in the AMA retreat. May there be lots of spirit-filled worship, singing and souls being lifted up to You. May there be a wakening up, a rebirth, a renewal, for many of the women attending this retreat. We pray this also for the Mission of La Ascension. May your Holy Spirit fill that place and may many more people start attending. Thank You for the role of the Mudges and of all missionaries who make it possible that people are giving thanks to You among the people and making music to pray among all nations. You are so worthy, Lord. Your mercy is higher than the heavens and your truth reaches the skies. May you be honored above the heavens, O God. Let your glory extend over the whole earth. Amen.
My heart is confident, O God.
I want to sing and make music even with my soul.
Wake up, harp and lyre!
I want to wake up at dawn.
I want to give thanks to you among the people, O Lord.
I want to make music to praise you among the nations
Because your mercy is higher than the heavens.
Your truth reaches the skies.
May you be honored above the heavens, O God.
Let your glory extend over the whole earth.
We thank You, O God, for the ministries of Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. Today we specifically pray for Mother Julie’s role as a musician in the AMA retreat. May there be lots of spirit-filled worship, singing and souls being lifted up to You. May there be a wakening up, a rebirth, a renewal, for many of the women attending this retreat. We pray this also for the Mission of La Ascension. May your Holy Spirit fill that place and may many more people start attending. Thank You for the role of the Mudges and of all missionaries who make it possible that people are giving thanks to You among the people and making music to pray among all nations. You are so worthy, Lord. Your mercy is higher than the heavens and your truth reaches the skies. May you be honored above the heavens, O God. Let your glory extend over the whole earth. Amen.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Prayer Mail
Dear Partners in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) For the great Diocesan Youth fundraiser held Saturday in Lima. It was an awesome job to pull together, by missionaries and local youth leaders/clergy. Several of our students (past and present) are in the photos. If you were on the Albany mission trip, you might recognize a few people. Photos can be seen at:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=257622&id=629731941&l=00466d4214
2) For the great service we had on Sunday at La Ascension. Julie preached. I like her preaching.
3) For what we accomplished in class this week.
4) Praise God for what he does through us, to change lives.
5) That we were not troubled too much by the water being turned off for many hours yesterday, nor by the earthquake on the first day of Spring. Events like these remind me how dependent we are on God, daily, for life and for being able to do what we do.
6) For a great sense of God's provision for our future.
Prayers:
1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For the students in the final week of classes this cycle. This is their exam week.
3) For ordination candidates as they begin preparing for diocesan canonical exams.
4) For the AMA retreat coming up next week end (the diocesan equivalent of the ECW or Daughter's of the King). Julie is one of the musicians.
5) For the current administrative needs of the seminary and the Diocese.
6) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do.
7) For the growth of the Mission of La Ascension, where we have been attending.
8) Mayoral elections are next Sunday, in each District in Lima and for the Mayor of the entire city of Lima. Please keep the elections in your prayers. Because meetings can not be held during election hours on Sunday (by law), our service is on Friday evening. It is also a "dry" weekend, and alcoholic beverages can not be sold on the Saturday or Sunday.
9) For Lydia's college application process. It is almost complete.
10) For the construction on the new apartment building going up next door to ours. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction would not be too disruptive in our lives.
Countdown until the view from our kitchen window almost completely disappears: perhaps 2 to 3 weeks. Please pray for our adjustment to this.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru.
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) For the great Diocesan Youth fundraiser held Saturday in Lima. It was an awesome job to pull together, by missionaries and local youth leaders/clergy. Several of our students (past and present) are in the photos. If you were on the Albany mission trip, you might recognize a few people. Photos can be seen at:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=257622&id=629731941&l=00466d4214
2) For the great service we had on Sunday at La Ascension. Julie preached. I like her preaching.
3) For what we accomplished in class this week.
4) Praise God for what he does through us, to change lives.
5) That we were not troubled too much by the water being turned off for many hours yesterday, nor by the earthquake on the first day of Spring. Events like these remind me how dependent we are on God, daily, for life and for being able to do what we do.
6) For a great sense of God's provision for our future.
Prayers:
1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For the students in the final week of classes this cycle. This is their exam week.
3) For ordination candidates as they begin preparing for diocesan canonical exams.
4) For the AMA retreat coming up next week end (the diocesan equivalent of the ECW or Daughter's of the King). Julie is one of the musicians.
5) For the current administrative needs of the seminary and the Diocese.
6) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do.
7) For the growth of the Mission of La Ascension, where we have been attending.
8) Mayoral elections are next Sunday, in each District in Lima and for the Mayor of the entire city of Lima. Please keep the elections in your prayers. Because meetings can not be held during election hours on Sunday (by law), our service is on Friday evening. It is also a "dry" weekend, and alcoholic beverages can not be sold on the Saturday or Sunday.
9) For Lydia's college application process. It is almost complete.
10) For the construction on the new apartment building going up next door to ours. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction would not be too disruptive in our lives.
Countdown until the view from our kitchen window almost completely disappears: perhaps 2 to 3 weeks. Please pray for our adjustment to this.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru.
Prayer
Prayer for Young Persons
(BCP p829)
God our Father, you see your children growing up in an unsteady and confusing world: Show them that your ways give more life than the ways of the world, and that following you is better than chasing after selfish goals. Help them to take failure, not as a measure of their worth, but as a chance for a new start. Give them strength to hold their faith in you, and to keep alive their joy in your creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Note: This week’s prayer is for Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie’s three daughters. Ruth, their oldest, lives in Chicago. Hannah, the middle child, was recently ordained to the deaconate and will be ordained a priest, God willing, in December. She and her partner in ministry, Christina Vance, were featured in the religion section of the Albany Times Union today. They have moved into an apartment near RPI in Troy, and they are starting a home church, which they call “Oaks of Righteousness”. Their focus will be RPI students and an outreach to the poor in North Central Troy. And you all know of Lydia, who is with her parents in Peru, but applying to colleges in the U.S.
All three girls (and Christina) are well-grounded in their faith and we expect that there will not be many failures, but those that do happen, will be good learning experiences.
Lord, we pray for the three Mudge daughters. We thank You for the good upbringing provided by Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and the deep faith that they have in You. They are truly gifts of joy. We pray Lord for their individual lives and aspirations. We pray for Ruth for a career in music and for a satisfying personal life. We pray for Hannah and Christina as they start their ministry. May Oaks of Righteousness be truly fruitful in bringing RPI students into your kingdom and helping out the less fortunate in Troy. And we pray for Lydia about the college application process. Help her to finish all the paper work and may she be accepted at the college that is best for her and for your plans for her life. Thank You, Lord, for these delightful young ladies. Amen.
(BCP p829)
God our Father, you see your children growing up in an unsteady and confusing world: Show them that your ways give more life than the ways of the world, and that following you is better than chasing after selfish goals. Help them to take failure, not as a measure of their worth, but as a chance for a new start. Give them strength to hold their faith in you, and to keep alive their joy in your creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Note: This week’s prayer is for Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie’s three daughters. Ruth, their oldest, lives in Chicago. Hannah, the middle child, was recently ordained to the deaconate and will be ordained a priest, God willing, in December. She and her partner in ministry, Christina Vance, were featured in the religion section of the Albany Times Union today. They have moved into an apartment near RPI in Troy, and they are starting a home church, which they call “Oaks of Righteousness”. Their focus will be RPI students and an outreach to the poor in North Central Troy. And you all know of Lydia, who is with her parents in Peru, but applying to colleges in the U.S.
All three girls (and Christina) are well-grounded in their faith and we expect that there will not be many failures, but those that do happen, will be good learning experiences.
Lord, we pray for the three Mudge daughters. We thank You for the good upbringing provided by Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and the deep faith that they have in You. They are truly gifts of joy. We pray Lord for their individual lives and aspirations. We pray for Ruth for a career in music and for a satisfying personal life. We pray for Hannah and Christina as they start their ministry. May Oaks of Righteousness be truly fruitful in bringing RPI students into your kingdom and helping out the less fortunate in Troy. And we pray for Lydia about the college application process. Help her to finish all the paper work and may she be accepted at the college that is best for her and for your plans for her life. Thank You, Lord, for these delightful young ladies. Amen.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Prayer Mail
Dear Partners in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) For the consecration of Fr. Mike Chapman as Suffragan Bishop of the Diocese of Peru.
Some brief videos from the end of the service can be found on the following webpage:
www.facebook.com/video/?id=629731941
2) That Spring approaches. For the great flower show yesterday in our District in Lima. Praise God for beauty. Photos from it can be found among the photos on:
www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=255891&id=629731941&l=c3ca49add4
3) For the great service we had on Sunday at La Ascension. All three Mudges were involved. I like the fact that our family can have a great time working together as a team.
4) For the visit of Fr. Charles Smith and Elaina, his beloved, to the Diocese of Peru.
5) That everyone in our family has basically recovered from colds (due to changes in temperature of the weather).
Prayers:
1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For the students in the final week of classes this cycle. Next week is their final exam week.
3) For preparations and students for the next cycle of classes which begins the second week in October.
4) For the administrative needs of the seminary and the Diocese.
5) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do.
6) For the growth of the Mission of La Ascension, where we have been attending.
7) Mayoral elections are coming up in October, in each District in Lima, and for the Mayor of the entire city. Please keep these in your prayers.
8) For Lydia's college application process. It is almost complete, except for a reference and something else. She could hear back in a few weeks from the time when all the papers are in.
9) For Church Pension Group paperwork that needs to be completed, as well as other administrative matters in our lives.
10) For the construction on the new apartment building going up next door to ours. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction would not be too disruptive in our lives.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru.
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) For the consecration of Fr. Mike Chapman as Suffragan Bishop of the Diocese of Peru.
Some brief videos from the end of the service can be found on the following webpage:
www.facebook.com/video/?id=629731941
2) That Spring approaches. For the great flower show yesterday in our District in Lima. Praise God for beauty. Photos from it can be found among the photos on:
www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=255891&id=629731941&l=c3ca49add4
3) For the great service we had on Sunday at La Ascension. All three Mudges were involved. I like the fact that our family can have a great time working together as a team.
4) For the visit of Fr. Charles Smith and Elaina, his beloved, to the Diocese of Peru.
5) That everyone in our family has basically recovered from colds (due to changes in temperature of the weather).
Prayers:
1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For the students in the final week of classes this cycle. Next week is their final exam week.
3) For preparations and students for the next cycle of classes which begins the second week in October.
4) For the administrative needs of the seminary and the Diocese.
5) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do.
6) For the growth of the Mission of La Ascension, where we have been attending.
7) Mayoral elections are coming up in October, in each District in Lima, and for the Mayor of the entire city. Please keep these in your prayers.
8) For Lydia's college application process. It is almost complete, except for a reference and something else. She could hear back in a few weeks from the time when all the papers are in.
9) For Church Pension Group paperwork that needs to be completed, as well as other administrative matters in our lives.
10) For the construction on the new apartment building going up next door to ours. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction would not be too disruptive in our lives.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Scripture Prayer
Psalm 150
Hallelujah!
Praise God in his holy place.
Praise him in his mighty heavens.
Praise him for his might acts.
Praise him for his immense greatness.
Praise him with sounds from horns.
Praise him with harps and lyres.
Praise him with tambourines and dancing.
Praise him with stringed instruments and flutes.
Praise him with loud cymbals.
Praise him with crashing cymbals.
Let everything that breathes praise the Lord!
Hallelujah!
Lord, we give you praise, for all that you are doing in the diocese of Peru through the Mudges and the Chapmans and the Montgomerys and for all the other faithful servants whose names we do not know. We especially rejoice for the institution of Fr. Michael Chapman as Suffragen Bishop on Saturday. We pray for a very special holy joy filled service. May shouts of joy reach you in the heavens. May the music reflect your glory. Let every participant be filled with your Holy Spirit and praise You with every breath!
We also pray about all the administrative details, dealing with an overflowing crowd, travel mercies for the Chapmans’ family and guests, and inspiration for every speaker.
Lord, please fill Fr. Michael Chapman to overflowing with your Holy Spirit and continue to guide him and all in the diocese of Peru to do powerful work for You. Amen.
Hallelujah!
Praise God in his holy place.
Praise him in his mighty heavens.
Praise him for his might acts.
Praise him for his immense greatness.
Praise him with sounds from horns.
Praise him with harps and lyres.
Praise him with tambourines and dancing.
Praise him with stringed instruments and flutes.
Praise him with loud cymbals.
Praise him with crashing cymbals.
Let everything that breathes praise the Lord!
Hallelujah!
Lord, we give you praise, for all that you are doing in the diocese of Peru through the Mudges and the Chapmans and the Montgomerys and for all the other faithful servants whose names we do not know. We especially rejoice for the institution of Fr. Michael Chapman as Suffragen Bishop on Saturday. We pray for a very special holy joy filled service. May shouts of joy reach you in the heavens. May the music reflect your glory. Let every participant be filled with your Holy Spirit and praise You with every breath!
We also pray about all the administrative details, dealing with an overflowing crowd, travel mercies for the Chapmans’ family and guests, and inspiration for every speaker.
Lord, please fill Fr. Michael Chapman to overflowing with your Holy Spirit and continue to guide him and all in the diocese of Peru to do powerful work for You. Amen.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
September Newsletter
Praying for the marginalized.
There are a fair number of marginalized people in Lima, and some of them are poor. The marginalized people are the people who (for one reason or another) do not fit in. You may know people like that.
We see it all the time, here. And the photograph in this month´s newsletter shows a really tough section of Lima. Out of about 38 or so Districts in Lima, this has a reputation of being the worst. I would call people, here, marginalized. (Note: the photograph does not appear in the blog version.)
Why were we driving through here? Well, our taxi driver needed to get us home as quickly as possible and took the short route. But he only told us about this section of the city when we were passing through, with the added remark: "no one in Lima will believe it if you tell them you were here." So, I took a photo. I asked him if his taxi was in good shape.
Why is it so rough? Drugs. Bad stuff. So, here is an idea: pick a building in the photo and pray for the safety of the people living in it, and that the neighborhood would be converted, materially and spiritually.
We live in a district in the city of Lima that is constantly changing, and there is an apartment building going up, next door. Their outer wall may be a few inches from our laundry room window. I figure we have about 3 or 4 weeks left of a decent view from our kitchen window before progress reaches us. And I like our view.
On the other hand, watching the men at work is fascinating. It is just amazing to watch them do what they do, and I pray for them, for their safety, for the building construction.
I learn a lot about a culture by watching what people do. I am learning to withhold my comments, until I learn why they do it. 15 months ago, I used to catch myself thinking about local customs for transporting goods or erecting buildings, "but what will they do when it rains or snows?" (Momentarily forgetting, that we do not have either rain or snow.) People, here, may do things differently, and if they do, it is often for a good reason.
Prayer Requests:
• For the end of the current seminary cycle (exams begin the last full week in September), and the beginning of the next seminary cycle (begins the second week in October).
• For seminary and diocesan administrative matters.
• For our relationships, priorities, ministries, and finances.
Soon Spring will be here, for us, and a lot of people reading this will be heading into Autumn. So, for you all: "have a great autumn!"
God bless you, and thank you for your continuing support! I pray for you, every day.
– Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
There are a fair number of marginalized people in Lima, and some of them are poor. The marginalized people are the people who (for one reason or another) do not fit in. You may know people like that.
We see it all the time, here. And the photograph in this month´s newsletter shows a really tough section of Lima. Out of about 38 or so Districts in Lima, this has a reputation of being the worst. I would call people, here, marginalized. (Note: the photograph does not appear in the blog version.)
Why were we driving through here? Well, our taxi driver needed to get us home as quickly as possible and took the short route. But he only told us about this section of the city when we were passing through, with the added remark: "no one in Lima will believe it if you tell them you were here." So, I took a photo. I asked him if his taxi was in good shape.
Why is it so rough? Drugs. Bad stuff. So, here is an idea: pick a building in the photo and pray for the safety of the people living in it, and that the neighborhood would be converted, materially and spiritually.
We live in a district in the city of Lima that is constantly changing, and there is an apartment building going up, next door. Their outer wall may be a few inches from our laundry room window. I figure we have about 3 or 4 weeks left of a decent view from our kitchen window before progress reaches us. And I like our view.
On the other hand, watching the men at work is fascinating. It is just amazing to watch them do what they do, and I pray for them, for their safety, for the building construction.
I learn a lot about a culture by watching what people do. I am learning to withhold my comments, until I learn why they do it. 15 months ago, I used to catch myself thinking about local customs for transporting goods or erecting buildings, "but what will they do when it rains or snows?" (Momentarily forgetting, that we do not have either rain or snow.) People, here, may do things differently, and if they do, it is often for a good reason.
Prayer Requests:
• For the end of the current seminary cycle (exams begin the last full week in September), and the beginning of the next seminary cycle (begins the second week in October).
• For seminary and diocesan administrative matters.
• For our relationships, priorities, ministries, and finances.
Soon Spring will be here, for us, and a lot of people reading this will be heading into Autumn. So, for you all: "have a great autumn!"
God bless you, and thank you for your continuing support! I pray for you, every day.
– Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Friday, September 10, 2010
Scripture Prayer
Psalm 40:5
You have done many miraculous things, O Lord my God.
You have made many wonderful plans for us.
No one compares to You!
I will tell others about your miracles, which are more than I can count.
We thank You Lord, for all the many miraculous things that You have done and for the many miracles that have occurred in Peru because of the ministry of Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. We thank You for the wonderful plans that You have for the Mudges as they tell others about your miracles as they teach, as they preach, and as they lead worship for You.
Also, Lord, we ask for special blessings for Fr. Michael Schaeffer as the time for his institution as Suffragen Bishop of Peru approaches. May Your Holy Spirit always guide and sustain him. Amen.
You have done many miraculous things, O Lord my God.
You have made many wonderful plans for us.
No one compares to You!
I will tell others about your miracles, which are more than I can count.
We thank You Lord, for all the many miraculous things that You have done and for the many miracles that have occurred in Peru because of the ministry of Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. We thank You for the wonderful plans that You have for the Mudges as they tell others about your miracles as they teach, as they preach, and as they lead worship for You.
Also, Lord, we ask for special blessings for Fr. Michael Schaeffer as the time for his institution as Suffragen Bishop of Peru approaches. May Your Holy Spirit always guide and sustain him. Amen.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Prayer Mail
Dear Partners in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail. I have a thought at the end if you would like to pray further for Peru and our ministry here.
Thanksgivings:
1) For what we have been able to accomplish this teaching cycle, so far.
2) The blessings we experience each week.
3) For what God is doing, here in Peru, in general.
4) For what we have been able to accomplish with the ordination processes, here.
5) For the great service we had today at La Ascension. The music was great. Fr. Alberto preached a great sermon on Philemon and forgiveness, and it was a Mudge Sunday with my celebrating, Julie in a supporting role, and Lydia as acolyte.
6) The party in one of the parishioner's homes that we went to yesterday. It was a blessing.
Prayers:
1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For the students in our classes this week, the changes in the schedule due to the preparations for the consecration on Saturday, and for what we are teaching.
3) We would like prayer for the preparations for the next cycle of classes.
4) For the consecration of Fr. Mike Chapman at the Cathedral in Lima, on Saturday.
5) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do.
6) For the growth of the Mission of La Ascension, where we have been attending.
7) Mayoral elections are coming up in October. Please keep these in your prayers.
8) Lydia's college application process.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.
And here is the idea:
I have some pictures of our adventures in Peru on my Facebook page. Consider praying for what you see in the pictures, or as the Lord leads. If you wish, write a prayer in the comment section of the picture, for others to pray. Pray as the Lord leads. It is kind of like the Prayer Table idea. You pray for people or circumstances as you meet them in the photos.
Here is the latest link (All photos are available to be seen by anyone in the world, so you do not have to sign up to be a Facebook friend, and also to keep in mind as you write something):
www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=252111&id=629731941&l=936d13b9e9
I also enjoy answering questions that people have about the pictures (and your asking questions may help you focus your prayers), though in some cases it may be best not to list a specific person's name or a specific address. I do not mind explaining what is happening in a picture or answering any cultural question that you may have.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail. I have a thought at the end if you would like to pray further for Peru and our ministry here.
Thanksgivings:
1) For what we have been able to accomplish this teaching cycle, so far.
2) The blessings we experience each week.
3) For what God is doing, here in Peru, in general.
4) For what we have been able to accomplish with the ordination processes, here.
5) For the great service we had today at La Ascension. The music was great. Fr. Alberto preached a great sermon on Philemon and forgiveness, and it was a Mudge Sunday with my celebrating, Julie in a supporting role, and Lydia as acolyte.
6) The party in one of the parishioner's homes that we went to yesterday. It was a blessing.
Prayers:
1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For the students in our classes this week, the changes in the schedule due to the preparations for the consecration on Saturday, and for what we are teaching.
3) We would like prayer for the preparations for the next cycle of classes.
4) For the consecration of Fr. Mike Chapman at the Cathedral in Lima, on Saturday.
5) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do.
6) For the growth of the Mission of La Ascension, where we have been attending.
7) Mayoral elections are coming up in October. Please keep these in your prayers.
8) Lydia's college application process.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.
And here is the idea:
I have some pictures of our adventures in Peru on my Facebook page. Consider praying for what you see in the pictures, or as the Lord leads. If you wish, write a prayer in the comment section of the picture, for others to pray. Pray as the Lord leads. It is kind of like the Prayer Table idea. You pray for people or circumstances as you meet them in the photos.
Here is the latest link (All photos are available to be seen by anyone in the world, so you do not have to sign up to be a Facebook friend, and also to keep in mind as you write something):
www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=252111&id=629731941&l=936d13b9e9
I also enjoy answering questions that people have about the pictures (and your asking questions may help you focus your prayers), though in some cases it may be best not to list a specific person's name or a specific address. I do not mind explaining what is happening in a picture or answering any cultural question that you may have.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Scripture Prayer
Job 22: 21-28
Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you. Accept instruction from his mouth and lay up his words in your heart.
If you return to the Almighty you will be restored: If you remove wickedness far from your tent and assign your nuggets to the dust, your gold of Ophir to the rocks in the ravines, then the Almighty will be your gold, the choicest silver for you.
Surely then you will find delight in the Almighty and will lift up your face to God.
You will pray to him, and he will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows.
What you decide on will be done and light will shine on your ways.
Lord, we thank You for Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge, your servants who do submit to You. We thank You that they are at peace with You and we pray that they continue in this peace and have all the riches of life in You. Thank You for their daily quiet times with You and Your Word. May they always lay up Your Word in their hearts. Thank You for the delight that they find in You and the delight that you find in them. Thank You for hearing their prayers and helping them in their ministry. May your light always shine on their ways. Amen.
Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you. Accept instruction from his mouth and lay up his words in your heart.
If you return to the Almighty you will be restored: If you remove wickedness far from your tent and assign your nuggets to the dust, your gold of Ophir to the rocks in the ravines, then the Almighty will be your gold, the choicest silver for you.
Surely then you will find delight in the Almighty and will lift up your face to God.
You will pray to him, and he will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows.
What you decide on will be done and light will shine on your ways.
Lord, we thank You for Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge, your servants who do submit to You. We thank You that they are at peace with You and we pray that they continue in this peace and have all the riches of life in You. Thank You for their daily quiet times with You and Your Word. May they always lay up Your Word in their hearts. Thank You for the delight that they find in You and the delight that you find in them. Thank You for hearing their prayers and helping them in their ministry. May your light always shine on their ways. Amen.
A Prayer By Liv Hicks
Father, Thank You for the Mudges dedication to You and to serving You in Peru. Help the students to be learning what You want them to learn, help them to see Your big picture, love, forgiveness, hope. Make Christ real for each one of them. Thank You for Lydia's birth, bless her, encourage her, and help her to grow in grace and love and to reflect You to those she is around. Encourage this family, renew their walk with You daily. Protect and provide for this family. In Christ we pray. Amen
Prayer Mail
Dear Partners in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) For what we have been able to accomplish this teaching cycle, so far.
2) For what God is doing, here in Peru. (What He is showing us about Peru and the people of Peru, and what we are showing the people of Peru that the Holy Spirit would like us to do.)
3) For what we have been able to accomplish with the ordination processes, here.
4) For Lydia´s birthday celebration.
Prayers:
1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For the students in our classes this week (we are in mid-cycle), and for what we are teaching. We are also preparing for the next cycle, that begins in October, and please pray for registration week for the next cycle, the week of September 19.
3) For the upcoming consecration of Fr. Mike Chapman in September, Suffragan Bishop elect.
4) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do.
5) For the Lord´s work at the mission of La Ascension in Surco, where we are attending.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) For what we have been able to accomplish this teaching cycle, so far.
2) For what God is doing, here in Peru. (What He is showing us about Peru and the people of Peru, and what we are showing the people of Peru that the Holy Spirit would like us to do.)
3) For what we have been able to accomplish with the ordination processes, here.
4) For Lydia´s birthday celebration.
Prayers:
1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For the students in our classes this week (we are in mid-cycle), and for what we are teaching. We are also preparing for the next cycle, that begins in October, and please pray for registration week for the next cycle, the week of September 19.
3) For the upcoming consecration of Fr. Mike Chapman in September, Suffragan Bishop elect.
4) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do.
5) For the Lord´s work at the mission of La Ascension in Surco, where we are attending.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Scripture Prayer
From Psalm 1:1-3
Blessed is the person….who delights in the teachings of the Lord and reflects on his teachings day and night.
He is like a tree planted beside streams—a tree that produces fruit in season and whose leaves do not wither. He succeeds in everything he does.
Lord, blessed are Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. They delight in your teachings and reflect on them day and night. They share these teachings and these reflections and produce much fruit which does not wither. They succeed in everything that they do for You. Continue to bless them, Lord. Continue to provide for them everything that they need. Especially continue to send them guidance and a full indwelling of your Holy Spirit. Amen.
Blessed is the person….who delights in the teachings of the Lord and reflects on his teachings day and night.
He is like a tree planted beside streams—a tree that produces fruit in season and whose leaves do not wither. He succeeds in everything he does.
Lord, blessed are Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. They delight in your teachings and reflect on them day and night. They share these teachings and these reflections and produce much fruit which does not wither. They succeed in everything that they do for You. Continue to bless them, Lord. Continue to provide for them everything that they need. Especially continue to send them guidance and a full indwelling of your Holy Spirit. Amen.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Prayer Mail
Dear Partners in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) For the blessings that our Lord has been providing us.
2) For the service at La Ascension this past Sunday.
3) For the ministry of the Worcester short-term mission trip to the seminary on Monday and Wednesday, this week.
4) For the several days of mild sunshine that we have been having.
5) For our supporters.
Prayers:
1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For the service schedule at La Ascension, which is being planned for September.
3) For Lydia´s application to college, including the recommendations.
4) For the ordination process in the Diocese of Peru, and that the right people be moved along, and in the Lord´s timing.
5) For the seminary plans that are in the works.
6) For Lydia´s birthday this coming weekend.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying makes a great difference, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru.
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) For the blessings that our Lord has been providing us.
2) For the service at La Ascension this past Sunday.
3) For the ministry of the Worcester short-term mission trip to the seminary on Monday and Wednesday, this week.
4) For the several days of mild sunshine that we have been having.
5) For our supporters.
Prayers:
1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For the service schedule at La Ascension, which is being planned for September.
3) For Lydia´s application to college, including the recommendations.
4) For the ordination process in the Diocese of Peru, and that the right people be moved along, and in the Lord´s timing.
5) For the seminary plans that are in the works.
6) For Lydia´s birthday this coming weekend.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying makes a great difference, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Scripture Prayer
Excerpts from Psalm 104: 24-35
What a large number of things you have made, O Lord!
You made them all by wisdom.
The earth is filled with your creatures.
All of them look to you to give them their food at the right time.
You give it to them, and they gather it up.
You open your hand, and they are filled with blessings.
You send out your Spirit, and they are created.
You renew the face of the earth.
May the glory of the Lord endure forever.
May the Lord find joy in what he has made.
I will sing to the Lord throughout my life.
I will make music to praise my God as long as I live.
May my thoughts be pleasing to him.
I will find joy in the Lord.
Praise the Lord, my soul!
Hallelujah!
Lord, we praise You for all of your creation which you have made by wisdom. We praise You for the Mudges to whom You have given special gifts for the mission field. We thank You for every bit of provision for Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia. We especially thank You for their financial supporters and for those who bless them in their prayers. Thank You for every blessing bestowed upon the Mudges. Thank You for your Holy Spirit and for every bit of renewal that is occurring in Peru. Lord, may your glory endure forever. May you continue to find joy in the work of the Mudges. Bless the music at their worship services. We ask you to raise up a mighty praise band for Your Glory. May every thought in the minds of Shaw and Julie and Lydia be pleasing to You. And may they find Your Joy in everything that they do. We praise You Lord, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Hallelujah! Amen.
What a large number of things you have made, O Lord!
You made them all by wisdom.
The earth is filled with your creatures.
All of them look to you to give them their food at the right time.
You give it to them, and they gather it up.
You open your hand, and they are filled with blessings.
You send out your Spirit, and they are created.
You renew the face of the earth.
May the glory of the Lord endure forever.
May the Lord find joy in what he has made.
I will sing to the Lord throughout my life.
I will make music to praise my God as long as I live.
May my thoughts be pleasing to him.
I will find joy in the Lord.
Praise the Lord, my soul!
Hallelujah!
Lord, we praise You for all of your creation which you have made by wisdom. We praise You for the Mudges to whom You have given special gifts for the mission field. We thank You for every bit of provision for Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia. We especially thank You for their financial supporters and for those who bless them in their prayers. Thank You for every blessing bestowed upon the Mudges. Thank You for your Holy Spirit and for every bit of renewal that is occurring in Peru. Lord, may your glory endure forever. May you continue to find joy in the work of the Mudges. Bless the music at their worship services. We ask you to raise up a mighty praise band for Your Glory. May every thought in the minds of Shaw and Julie and Lydia be pleasing to You. And may they find Your Joy in everything that they do. We praise You Lord, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Hallelujah! Amen.
Prayer Mail
Dear Partners in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) For the continuing good progress being made by students in seminary classes.
2) For what God is doing, here in Peru. (What He is showing us about Peru and the people of Peru, and what we are showing the people of Peru that the Holy Spirit would like us to do.)
3) For the fine weather.
4) For the support of our friends and relatives.
Prayers:
1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
3) For seminary classes and students this week, and for related administrative matters.
4) For the Diocese of Worcester short-term-mission-trip visitors from England this week, led by Archdeacon Fred Trethewey.
5) For the continually changing plans how to extend seminary studies more effectively, for the benefit of the ministry and to students throughout the Diocese of Peru.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you. In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) For the continuing good progress being made by students in seminary classes.
2) For what God is doing, here in Peru. (What He is showing us about Peru and the people of Peru, and what we are showing the people of Peru that the Holy Spirit would like us to do.)
3) For the fine weather.
4) For the support of our friends and relatives.
Prayers:
1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
3) For seminary classes and students this week, and for related administrative matters.
4) For the Diocese of Worcester short-term-mission-trip visitors from England this week, led by Archdeacon Fred Trethewey.
5) For the continually changing plans how to extend seminary studies more effectively, for the benefit of the ministry and to students throughout the Diocese of Peru.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you. In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Scripture Prayer
Colossians 1:23
But you must keep your faith steady and firm. Don't move away from the hope that the good news holds out to you. It is the good news that you heard. It has been preached to every creature under heaven. I, Paul, now serve the good news.
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. We thank You that they are your servants, serving the good news and proclaiming it to the people of Peru. Thank You for their steady and firm faith and the hope that they themselves have that they share with those to whom they minister.
We thank You for a good start to the new semester. Continue to bless Father Shaw and Mother Julie as they teach and preach. Guide them in their administrative duties and may the Your Holy Spirit be with them mightily in all their ministry. Bless Lydia in all of her studies. Guide her to the college that is best for her. Bless the short term missionaries who are visiting this week.
Thank You Lord for all of your blessings, mercy and grace.
Amen.
But you must keep your faith steady and firm. Don't move away from the hope that the good news holds out to you. It is the good news that you heard. It has been preached to every creature under heaven. I, Paul, now serve the good news.
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. We thank You that they are your servants, serving the good news and proclaiming it to the people of Peru. Thank You for their steady and firm faith and the hope that they themselves have that they share with those to whom they minister.
We thank You for a good start to the new semester. Continue to bless Father Shaw and Mother Julie as they teach and preach. Guide them in their administrative duties and may the Your Holy Spirit be with them mightily in all their ministry. Bless Lydia in all of her studies. Guide her to the college that is best for her. Bless the short term missionaries who are visiting this week.
Thank You Lord for all of your blessings, mercy and grace.
Amen.
August Newsletter
Praising God, from Lima.
It is August. Spring is just around the corner.... in another month. The sky will turn from gray to well.... less gray. The rain will.... continue to mist occasionally. Dark colored VW bugs are the closest thing we have to black flies. We live in one of the driest places on earth. And yet, like David did in the land of Israel, we praise God in this midst of this driest of places on earth, with songs of praise from the heart. It is a real desert experience. Sometimes, as in Fr. Mike Chapman´s trips to Ayacucho or Mtr. Julie´s trips to Arequipa, it can be a real mountaintop experience, as well. Alleluia!
The students continue to study. Students are an exciting part of our lives, right now. Students are the living praise reports of the Lord's work through the seminary. It is not easy juggling their lives to make room for seminary studies. But they do. They do it because they have a vision for the Kingdom of God in Peru. Praise God! We have a great group of students studying New Testament and Church History with us. We are teaching them about God´s Word and the Church, and how to apply these courses to a parish setting in a way that they might be able to teach others, to the glory of God. This is great! Alleluia!
The Albany short-term mission trip has come and gone. It was a great two weeks in July, and there are relationships that plan to continue between the dioceses. Praise God! It was a great mission team, and we enjoyed being part of the team. If you have the opportunity, you might invite one of the team members to your parish to talk about their time here. If you have the opportunity, you might join us in Peru. Alleluia!
The near death experiences that I have daily in taxis draw me closer to God. Sometimes they are like thrill rides in an amusement park, except that it is deadly serious. One difference: in an amusement park, you are fairly confident you will come out alive. Here, there is no guarantee. But, praise God, we just keep going. Alleluia!
Praise songs help focus my attention on the Holy Trinity, in this earthquake zone, just as they did in Paul's and Silas' days in Philippi when the earthquake shook their prison cell when they were singing praise songs (except we are not in prison). We had a small shake about 8 hours before I wrote this. Praise God! Alleluia!
Prayer Requests:
• For our students and our work at the seminary over the next few months.
• For our relationships, priorities, ministries, and finances.
God bless you, and thank you for your continuing support! I pray for you every day. Alleluia!
– Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
It is August. Spring is just around the corner.... in another month. The sky will turn from gray to well.... less gray. The rain will.... continue to mist occasionally. Dark colored VW bugs are the closest thing we have to black flies. We live in one of the driest places on earth. And yet, like David did in the land of Israel, we praise God in this midst of this driest of places on earth, with songs of praise from the heart. It is a real desert experience. Sometimes, as in Fr. Mike Chapman´s trips to Ayacucho or Mtr. Julie´s trips to Arequipa, it can be a real mountaintop experience, as well. Alleluia!
The students continue to study. Students are an exciting part of our lives, right now. Students are the living praise reports of the Lord's work through the seminary. It is not easy juggling their lives to make room for seminary studies. But they do. They do it because they have a vision for the Kingdom of God in Peru. Praise God! We have a great group of students studying New Testament and Church History with us. We are teaching them about God´s Word and the Church, and how to apply these courses to a parish setting in a way that they might be able to teach others, to the glory of God. This is great! Alleluia!
The Albany short-term mission trip has come and gone. It was a great two weeks in July, and there are relationships that plan to continue between the dioceses. Praise God! It was a great mission team, and we enjoyed being part of the team. If you have the opportunity, you might invite one of the team members to your parish to talk about their time here. If you have the opportunity, you might join us in Peru. Alleluia!
The near death experiences that I have daily in taxis draw me closer to God. Sometimes they are like thrill rides in an amusement park, except that it is deadly serious. One difference: in an amusement park, you are fairly confident you will come out alive. Here, there is no guarantee. But, praise God, we just keep going. Alleluia!
Praise songs help focus my attention on the Holy Trinity, in this earthquake zone, just as they did in Paul's and Silas' days in Philippi when the earthquake shook their prison cell when they were singing praise songs (except we are not in prison). We had a small shake about 8 hours before I wrote this. Praise God! Alleluia!
Prayer Requests:
• For our students and our work at the seminary over the next few months.
• For our relationships, priorities, ministries, and finances.
God bless you, and thank you for your continuing support! I pray for you every day. Alleluia!
– Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Prayer Mail
Dear Partners in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) Signs of Spring are here. Yea!
2) For the great start to the seminary cycle of classes.
3) That Julie's Commission on Ministry meetings went well in Arequipa.
4) That Lydia has started some classes at the International Christian School in Lima (and she likes them!), in addition to her homeschool courses, and that she has completed a college application form.
5) For what God is doing through us, here in Peru.
Prayers:
1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For seminary classes this week and related administrative matters.
3) For the Diocese of Worcester short-term-mission-trip visitors from England (to the seminary this week), on August 16 and 19, led by Archdeacon Fred Trethewey.
4) For the plans to extend the seminary more extensively throughout the Diocese of Peru.
5) For Julie. She did something that affected a muscle in her back on Sunday morning, and is recovering. Your prayers for her healing would be appreciated. Tuesday update: she is doing quite well. Wednesday update: she is back to her usual self for the most part.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru.
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) Signs of Spring are here. Yea!
2) For the great start to the seminary cycle of classes.
3) That Julie's Commission on Ministry meetings went well in Arequipa.
4) That Lydia has started some classes at the International Christian School in Lima (and she likes them!), in addition to her homeschool courses, and that she has completed a college application form.
5) For what God is doing through us, here in Peru.
Prayers:
1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For seminary classes this week and related administrative matters.
3) For the Diocese of Worcester short-term-mission-trip visitors from England (to the seminary this week), on August 16 and 19, led by Archdeacon Fred Trethewey.
4) For the plans to extend the seminary more extensively throughout the Diocese of Peru.
5) For Julie. She did something that affected a muscle in her back on Sunday morning, and is recovering. Your prayers for her healing would be appreciated. Tuesday update: she is doing quite well. Wednesday update: she is back to her usual self for the most part.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Scripture Prayer
Psalm 90: 16-17
Let us, your servants, see what you can do.
Let our children see your glorious power.
Let the kindness of the Lord our God be with us.
Make us successful in everything we do.
Yes, make us successful in everything we do.
As Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie begin a new semester at the seminary and Lydia begins her classes, we pray Lord that You bless them with success in everything that they do for you: success in teaching and success in preaching and your glorious power shining through in their healing prayers. May your kindness be with them and may they offer this kindness to everyone to whom they minister. Amen.
Let us, your servants, see what you can do.
Let our children see your glorious power.
Let the kindness of the Lord our God be with us.
Make us successful in everything we do.
Yes, make us successful in everything we do.
As Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie begin a new semester at the seminary and Lydia begins her classes, we pray Lord that You bless them with success in everything that they do for you: success in teaching and success in preaching and your glorious power shining through in their healing prayers. May your kindness be with them and may they offer this kindness to everyone to whom they minister. Amen.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Regular Weekly Prayer Mail
Dear Partners in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) That the Albany Mission Trip to Peru has returned in a safe and timely manner.
2) For everyone who made it a really great mission trip.
3) For the people who helped celebrate my birthday, and for Lydia´s sleepover.
4) That I got a lot of sleep last night.
5) For what God is doing through us, here in Peru.
Prayers:
1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For the next Albany/Peru short term mission trip, whenever that may be.
3) For seminary classes as they get underway this week.
4) For the Diocese of Worcester short-term-mission-trip visitors from England to the seminary, on August 16 and 19, led by Archdeacon Fred Trethewey.
5) For Julie´s CEMO (ordination process) meetings in Arequipa, this week.
6) For Lydia´s college application process, and the beginning of her classes (here) this week.
7) For the plans to extend the seminary more extensively throughout the Diocese of Peru.
8) For the Albany missionary team over the next few days and weeks, as they go through the re-entry phase of missionary life.
9) For my yahoo missionary prayer list. I went to find it this morning, to send you this email, but Yahoo said it did not exist, and yet I have been sending you daily updates about the mission trip using that list. In the end, I recovered the list from an older email. Praise God.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) That the Albany Mission Trip to Peru has returned in a safe and timely manner.
2) For everyone who made it a really great mission trip.
3) For the people who helped celebrate my birthday, and for Lydia´s sleepover.
4) That I got a lot of sleep last night.
5) For what God is doing through us, here in Peru.
Prayers:
1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities.
2) For the next Albany/Peru short term mission trip, whenever that may be.
3) For seminary classes as they get underway this week.
4) For the Diocese of Worcester short-term-mission-trip visitors from England to the seminary, on August 16 and 19, led by Archdeacon Fred Trethewey.
5) For Julie´s CEMO (ordination process) meetings in Arequipa, this week.
6) For Lydia´s college application process, and the beginning of her classes (here) this week.
7) For the plans to extend the seminary more extensively throughout the Diocese of Peru.
8) For the Albany missionary team over the next few days and weeks, as they go through the re-entry phase of missionary life.
9) For my yahoo missionary prayer list. I went to find it this morning, to send you this email, but Yahoo said it did not exist, and yet I have been sending you daily updates about the mission trip using that list. In the end, I recovered the list from an older email. Praise God.
Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia
Short Term Mission Wrap-Up
Dear Mission friends and family,
Peace be with you.
This is my final report of the 2010 Albany trip to Peru.
1) They came to change the way things were. They left a lasting impression, and perhaps they were transformed in the process. Everyone on the mission team is a hero of the faith in my eyes.
2) Debbie Gerlach wanted everyone to know that Bishop Bill´s health has bounced back, and keep praying for the occasional residual matter among a few other people.
3) Lydia and I left the team at the airport working their way through the airport process in very good time. We came back to finalize matters here and there. I have two notes and two verbal thank-yous, yet to deliver. Painting equipment will be returned to the Diocese of Peru Diocesan Center in a few days. All remaining clothes and towels that were intentionally left behind have been delivered to the Park residence. The one room-key discovered on the bus has been returned to the convent.
4) The nuns at the convent really liked our group, in part because they really liked interacting with the group.
5) The owner of the bus firm drove us today, but our primary bus driver over the past two weeks and his son accompanied us as well.
6) And I have also had a request for photos from someone who can not get Facebook. It is occurring to me that after the people from the trip arrive home, maybe you could invite them to your church or home to hear what they experienced and show my and their photos on the internet (or via a CD they might have).
7) My regular weekly prayer mail resumes in the next day or so.
8) I am thinking of setting up an ongoing public picture reservoir in Facebook, simply entitled, something like "Peru photos," for people who may be interested.
9) The Albany trip Facebook file contains 145 photos as of this morning. I will add a few more today. To see them, please go to the following link:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=230929&id=629731941&l=80ece73599
For a few Youtube videos of the mission trip, go to and search for "shawmjr." The "Albany trip" videos are the ones from this trip.
10) Keep praying for the team as they integrate back into the US, over the next few weeks. Please keep praying for the Mudges and our continuing part of the work in the Diocese of Peru, as well.
This was an awesome mission trip. This was a great group to be working with, every person. Thank you to everyone who helped make it possible.
Thank you for praying. I keep praying for you every day. It makes a difference.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw+ and on behalf of Julie+ and Lydia
Peace be with you.
This is my final report of the 2010 Albany trip to Peru.
1) They came to change the way things were. They left a lasting impression, and perhaps they were transformed in the process. Everyone on the mission team is a hero of the faith in my eyes.
2) Debbie Gerlach wanted everyone to know that Bishop Bill´s health has bounced back, and keep praying for the occasional residual matter among a few other people.
3) Lydia and I left the team at the airport working their way through the airport process in very good time. We came back to finalize matters here and there. I have two notes and two verbal thank-yous, yet to deliver. Painting equipment will be returned to the Diocese of Peru Diocesan Center in a few days. All remaining clothes and towels that were intentionally left behind have been delivered to the Park residence. The one room-key discovered on the bus has been returned to the convent.
4) The nuns at the convent really liked our group, in part because they really liked interacting with the group.
5) The owner of the bus firm drove us today, but our primary bus driver over the past two weeks and his son accompanied us as well.
6) And I have also had a request for photos from someone who can not get Facebook. It is occurring to me that after the people from the trip arrive home, maybe you could invite them to your church or home to hear what they experienced and show my and their photos on the internet (or via a CD they might have).
7) My regular weekly prayer mail resumes in the next day or so.
8) I am thinking of setting up an ongoing public picture reservoir in Facebook, simply entitled, something like "Peru photos," for people who may be interested.
9) The Albany trip Facebook file contains 145 photos as of this morning. I will add a few more today. To see them, please go to the following link:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=230929&id=629731941&l=80ece73599
For a few Youtube videos of the mission trip, go to and search for "shawmjr." The "Albany trip" videos are the ones from this trip.
10) Keep praying for the team as they integrate back into the US, over the next few weeks. Please keep praying for the Mudges and our continuing part of the work in the Diocese of Peru, as well.
This was an awesome mission trip. This was a great group to be working with, every person. Thank you to everyone who helped make it possible.
Thank you for praying. I keep praying for you every day. It makes a difference.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw+ and on behalf of Julie+ and Lydia
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Short Term Mission Report: July 30
Dear Mission Friends,
Peace be with you.
Today was the final full day of the mission trip with preparations underway for tomorrow´s return, resting, wrapping up a few remaining administrative items, some shopping for uniquely Peruvian gifts, early packing, and a Holy Eucharist in the evening at which Bp. Bill presided. Fr. Mike Chapman dropped by at dinner time.
The Holy Eucharist marked a farewell to Julie by the group. She and Susan Park head for Arequipa tomorrow for a few days on Commission on Ministry (CEMO) matters, via Peruvian Airlines, on a flight before the mission team departs. Julie plans to return to Lima in time for the seminary classes that she will be teaching in Lima next week, as well as for the beginning of Lydia´s next school class cycle in Peru.
Please pray for safe and timely travel for Julie and Susan as well as for the Mission team. Departure preparations for the mission team get into full swing early, with the bus arriving at the convent 11 am, loading the bus before lunch, and departure from the convent taking place about 1 pm (just after lunch), hopefully getting to the airport about 2 pm or 2:30 pm (depending on traffic).
Lydia and I plan to be their escort in the bus to the airport. After a few airport matters, Lydia and I will return to our section of Lima by taxi, to take care of final matters relating to the mission trip. The mission team´s plane is scheduled to depart in late afternoon. They have a longer layover in Colombia on the way back than they had coming down, so there is a higher probability that they will not run into the same flight problem that they had on the way to Lima.
Please keep ailing members of the mission team in your prayers.
Shortly, today´s photos will be on my Facebook webpage. There are about 125 photos on the webpage:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=230929&id=629731941&l=80ece73599
God bless you, and thank you for praying for us. I pray for you every day.
In Christ,
Shaw+ and on behalf of Julie+ and Lydia
Peace be with you.
Today was the final full day of the mission trip with preparations underway for tomorrow´s return, resting, wrapping up a few remaining administrative items, some shopping for uniquely Peruvian gifts, early packing, and a Holy Eucharist in the evening at which Bp. Bill presided. Fr. Mike Chapman dropped by at dinner time.
The Holy Eucharist marked a farewell to Julie by the group. She and Susan Park head for Arequipa tomorrow for a few days on Commission on Ministry (CEMO) matters, via Peruvian Airlines, on a flight before the mission team departs. Julie plans to return to Lima in time for the seminary classes that she will be teaching in Lima next week, as well as for the beginning of Lydia´s next school class cycle in Peru.
Please pray for safe and timely travel for Julie and Susan as well as for the Mission team. Departure preparations for the mission team get into full swing early, with the bus arriving at the convent 11 am, loading the bus before lunch, and departure from the convent taking place about 1 pm (just after lunch), hopefully getting to the airport about 2 pm or 2:30 pm (depending on traffic).
Lydia and I plan to be their escort in the bus to the airport. After a few airport matters, Lydia and I will return to our section of Lima by taxi, to take care of final matters relating to the mission trip. The mission team´s plane is scheduled to depart in late afternoon. They have a longer layover in Colombia on the way back than they had coming down, so there is a higher probability that they will not run into the same flight problem that they had on the way to Lima.
Please keep ailing members of the mission team in your prayers.
Shortly, today´s photos will be on my Facebook webpage. There are about 125 photos on the webpage:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=230929&id=629731941&l=80ece73599
God bless you, and thank you for praying for us. I pray for you every day.
In Christ,
Shaw+ and on behalf of Julie+ and Lydia
Short Term Mission Report: July 29
Dear Friends in Christ,
Peace be with you.
This was the second-to-last day of the short-term mission trip from Albany to Lima, Peru, this year.
Notable events of the day:
1) This was the last day of traveling with our bus driver (and his family).
The slumber party and Mudges were about half-way to the convent this morning, where the rest of the group was, when our travel bus turned a corner to where we were, on its way to the convent as well. This enabled us to ride the rest of the way. So, this morning, it was a 10 minute walk and then ride, instead of the usual 20 minute brisk pace walk to the convent. Most importantly, it was God's timing.
The spouse of our bus driver brought the group some mazamorra (jelly, fruit, purple pudding-juice made from purple corn.)
2) We visited the Archaeological Museum, one of the top museums in Peru, covering the history of Peru from early man to the recent past. Just about everyone wanted to go through the pre-colombian section, so we spent our time there.
3) Then, we stopped at the Anglican Cathedral of the Good Shepherd for a tour, and to drop off the team's work clothes and tools. The work clothes will be donated to women of the Diocese to help raise funds. The tools are to be used by the Diocese of Peru for future work projects.
4) After lunch, we went to the Inca Market to buy gifts and such.
Please pray for the team members as they begin to transition to the United States, and as they begin to integrate their experiences here with their lives in the US.
For family members and personal friends of the team members: everyone on both continents will have had experiences that the others have not. Perhaps the team's lives will have changed for ever. Maybe their story will inspire other young people too come to Peru. Maybe you will be inspired to come join us in the work, here in Peru, on another short-term mission trip.
Pray that God would guide us all, in the days and months to come. The team still has a day here, but their thoughts are beginning to head home. This has been a very good group, and we appreciate the fact that they have gone out of their way to include us as part of the team.
Team members on the whole have been healthy, but your continued prayers for ailing members, would be appreciated.
God bless you all, and thank you for your prayers. I pray for you every day.
Padre Shaw Mudge, on behalf of Julie+ and Lydia
Peace be with you.
This was the second-to-last day of the short-term mission trip from Albany to Lima, Peru, this year.
Notable events of the day:
1) This was the last day of traveling with our bus driver (and his family).
The slumber party and Mudges were about half-way to the convent this morning, where the rest of the group was, when our travel bus turned a corner to where we were, on its way to the convent as well. This enabled us to ride the rest of the way. So, this morning, it was a 10 minute walk and then ride, instead of the usual 20 minute brisk pace walk to the convent. Most importantly, it was God's timing.
The spouse of our bus driver brought the group some mazamorra (jelly, fruit, purple pudding-juice made from purple corn.)
2) We visited the Archaeological Museum, one of the top museums in Peru, covering the history of Peru from early man to the recent past. Just about everyone wanted to go through the pre-colombian section, so we spent our time there.
3) Then, we stopped at the Anglican Cathedral of the Good Shepherd for a tour, and to drop off the team's work clothes and tools. The work clothes will be donated to women of the Diocese to help raise funds. The tools are to be used by the Diocese of Peru for future work projects.
4) After lunch, we went to the Inca Market to buy gifts and such.
Please pray for the team members as they begin to transition to the United States, and as they begin to integrate their experiences here with their lives in the US.
For family members and personal friends of the team members: everyone on both continents will have had experiences that the others have not. Perhaps the team's lives will have changed for ever. Maybe their story will inspire other young people too come to Peru. Maybe you will be inspired to come join us in the work, here in Peru, on another short-term mission trip.
Pray that God would guide us all, in the days and months to come. The team still has a day here, but their thoughts are beginning to head home. This has been a very good group, and we appreciate the fact that they have gone out of their way to include us as part of the team.
Team members on the whole have been healthy, but your continued prayers for ailing members, would be appreciated.
God bless you all, and thank you for your prayers. I pray for you every day.
Padre Shaw Mudge, on behalf of Julie+ and Lydia
Short Term Mission Report: July 28
Dear Friends in Christ,
Peace be with you.
We had a cultural day today, to know more about Peru. We visited Pachacamac in the Province of Lima on the coast, and we learned that the view of the Inca Empire from a Peruvian perspective is that the Incas were a warrior empire. I have heard elsewhere that they forceably relocated whole villages. We learned that, at the temple of the Son at Pachacamac, twice a year they sacrificed a daughter from one of the ruling families, usually about age 30. I am thankful that Jesus is our once-for-all sacrifice.
You may wonder how a trip to Pachacamac ties into mission. Pachacamac helps us understand Peruvian culture, and when we understand Peruvian culture, we understand the people better, to minister better. And as I was talking with Fr. Gus Calvo about the religious customs of the Incas that we heard from our guide, it suddenly occurred to me how the religious practices factored into the life of the Incas, and I was struck by parallels that exist in contemporary Peruvian culture.
Furthermore, Peruvians have asked us Mudges from time to time if we have visited Pachacamac, as an indication of our commitment to the people of Peru. Because Pachacamac is not just about the Incan Empire, it is also about the 3 other empires prior to the Incas, dating back to about 200 AD, at this one location.
I had a wonderful birthday that included a party at our apartment this evening. Among the attending guests were the Albany Mission team, Bp. Godfrey of Peru and Judith his beloved, and Fr. Mike Chapman and Linda, his beloved.
Lydia's slumber party is going well.
Two of our members are feeling slightly under the weather. Please pray for their swift recovery, and we ask for prayers of protection for all the team members' health. Please pray also for the agenda, tomorrow, and that we would do what the Holy Spirit would guide us to do.
There are about 107 photos of our Peruvian trip on my Facebook page, in public format, if you are interested.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=230929&id=629731941&l=80ece73599
Some videos from the Albany trip to Peru are about to be placed on my Youtube website. Search "shawmjr" at www.youtube.com if you would like to see them.
Thank you for praying for us. I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Father Shaw
Peace be with you.
We had a cultural day today, to know more about Peru. We visited Pachacamac in the Province of Lima on the coast, and we learned that the view of the Inca Empire from a Peruvian perspective is that the Incas were a warrior empire. I have heard elsewhere that they forceably relocated whole villages. We learned that, at the temple of the Son at Pachacamac, twice a year they sacrificed a daughter from one of the ruling families, usually about age 30. I am thankful that Jesus is our once-for-all sacrifice.
You may wonder how a trip to Pachacamac ties into mission. Pachacamac helps us understand Peruvian culture, and when we understand Peruvian culture, we understand the people better, to minister better. And as I was talking with Fr. Gus Calvo about the religious customs of the Incas that we heard from our guide, it suddenly occurred to me how the religious practices factored into the life of the Incas, and I was struck by parallels that exist in contemporary Peruvian culture.
Furthermore, Peruvians have asked us Mudges from time to time if we have visited Pachacamac, as an indication of our commitment to the people of Peru. Because Pachacamac is not just about the Incan Empire, it is also about the 3 other empires prior to the Incas, dating back to about 200 AD, at this one location.
I had a wonderful birthday that included a party at our apartment this evening. Among the attending guests were the Albany Mission team, Bp. Godfrey of Peru and Judith his beloved, and Fr. Mike Chapman and Linda, his beloved.
Lydia's slumber party is going well.
Two of our members are feeling slightly under the weather. Please pray for their swift recovery, and we ask for prayers of protection for all the team members' health. Please pray also for the agenda, tomorrow, and that we would do what the Holy Spirit would guide us to do.
There are about 107 photos of our Peruvian trip on my Facebook page, in public format, if you are interested.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=230929&id=629731941&l=80ece73599
Some videos from the Albany trip to Peru are about to be placed on my Youtube website. Search "shawmjr" at www.youtube.com if you would like to see them.
Thank you for praying for us. I pray for you every day.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Father Shaw
Mudge Scripture Prayer
Father God, we pray for safe and timely travel for all members of the Albany Diocesan Short Term Mission to Albany. Thank You that You are with them, guiding them and keeping them safe!
Psalm 75:1
We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks.
You are present, and your miracles confirm that.
O God, we thank You that you are always present. We thank You that you were with each and every member of the Albany Diocese’s short term mission to Peru. Thank You for all the ministry that was done. Thank You for every blessing that the team members bestowed and for every blessing that You bestowed upon them.
Judges 5: 31b
But may those who love the Lord
Be like the sun when it rises in all its brightness.
Lord, we ask You to continue to shine through the Mudges and through every person that participated in the short term mission.
Acts 2:28
You make the path of life known to me.
In your presence there is complete joy.
Continue to guide Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia in all that they do for You. Be with them always and grant them your complete joy.
Matthew 28: 19-20
So wherever you go, make disciples of all nations: Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of Holy Spirit. Teach them to do everything I have commanded you. And remember that I am always with you until the end of time.
Bless the mission outreach of the Albany Episcopal Diocese. Strengthen every person involved to be more effective as disciples making disciples in all nations, so that many will be baptized in the name of the Holy Trinity. Thank You that You are with us until the end of time.
Amen.
Psalm 75:1
We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks.
You are present, and your miracles confirm that.
O God, we thank You that you are always present. We thank You that you were with each and every member of the Albany Diocese’s short term mission to Peru. Thank You for all the ministry that was done. Thank You for every blessing that the team members bestowed and for every blessing that You bestowed upon them.
Judges 5: 31b
But may those who love the Lord
Be like the sun when it rises in all its brightness.
Lord, we ask You to continue to shine through the Mudges and through every person that participated in the short term mission.
Acts 2:28
You make the path of life known to me.
In your presence there is complete joy.
Continue to guide Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia in all that they do for You. Be with them always and grant them your complete joy.
Matthew 28: 19-20
So wherever you go, make disciples of all nations: Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of Holy Spirit. Teach them to do everything I have commanded you. And remember that I am always with you until the end of time.
Bless the mission outreach of the Albany Episcopal Diocese. Strengthen every person involved to be more effective as disciples making disciples in all nations, so that many will be baptized in the name of the Holy Trinity. Thank You that You are with us until the end of time.
Amen.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Short Term Mission Report: July 27
Dear Friends in Christ,
Peace be with you.
We had a great day today, holding a vacation Bible school day in a poor section of Ventanilla, about an hour and a half by bus, north, from the convent where the team is staying in Lima.
I include two pictures from today, below. Shortly, I hope to set up sample fotos from the mission trip in my Facebook account. To see them, go to the following link:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=230929&id=629731941&l=80ece73599
We prayed for healing in several peoples´ homes, and had a prayer walk through the community. While we were in the neighborhood, a pregnant lady´s water broke, and so the family and friends wondered if we could drive our bus to the hospital. But our bus driver was away, and in a few minutes, an ambulance arrived and took her to the local hospital.
Amelia Brown has provided us with marbles, colored pencils, and pencil sharpeners for the ministry at this mission. They are just what is needed, among other things. Thank you to the Browns, especially to her parents who also made this possible.
Yesterday morning, Catie Love gave a spectacular presentation during our team devotion time, paralleling our experience with the artist at La Ascension to what God does in our lives. I was truly blessed.
We have had the same bus driver since the day after the team arrived. This morning, one of the bus driver´s sons asked me where there is an Anglican Church in his neighborhood. I put him in touch with one of the leaders of the mission today, who told him of a mission about 3 or 4 blocks from his home in another district of the city. Praise God.
Please pray for today´s mission and its work and growth. Please pray for our team in its final days in the mission, for all the logistics, and activities. Please pray for me tomorrow. I get to celebrate my birthday along with the birthday of the nation of Peru, and the closing hours include a sleep-over of four teenage girls.
Having a birthday on the day of the birth of the country, is really interesting, here. I have this feeling from two conversations today that when some people discover this, it is like I have a special relationship with them, that my birthday is a sign that I am part of the national heritage in a special way. Please pray that it would be a special day for us all, here in Peru, and for you in North America, as well, to the glory of God wherever we are.
Thank you for praying. I pray for you every day. It makes a difference.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw+, and on behalf of Julie+ and Lydia.
Peace be with you.
We had a great day today, holding a vacation Bible school day in a poor section of Ventanilla, about an hour and a half by bus, north, from the convent where the team is staying in Lima.
I include two pictures from today, below. Shortly, I hope to set up sample fotos from the mission trip in my Facebook account. To see them, go to the following link:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=230929&id=629731941&l=80ece73599
We prayed for healing in several peoples´ homes, and had a prayer walk through the community. While we were in the neighborhood, a pregnant lady´s water broke, and so the family and friends wondered if we could drive our bus to the hospital. But our bus driver was away, and in a few minutes, an ambulance arrived and took her to the local hospital.
Amelia Brown has provided us with marbles, colored pencils, and pencil sharpeners for the ministry at this mission. They are just what is needed, among other things. Thank you to the Browns, especially to her parents who also made this possible.
Yesterday morning, Catie Love gave a spectacular presentation during our team devotion time, paralleling our experience with the artist at La Ascension to what God does in our lives. I was truly blessed.
We have had the same bus driver since the day after the team arrived. This morning, one of the bus driver´s sons asked me where there is an Anglican Church in his neighborhood. I put him in touch with one of the leaders of the mission today, who told him of a mission about 3 or 4 blocks from his home in another district of the city. Praise God.
Please pray for today´s mission and its work and growth. Please pray for our team in its final days in the mission, for all the logistics, and activities. Please pray for me tomorrow. I get to celebrate my birthday along with the birthday of the nation of Peru, and the closing hours include a sleep-over of four teenage girls.
Having a birthday on the day of the birth of the country, is really interesting, here. I have this feeling from two conversations today that when some people discover this, it is like I have a special relationship with them, that my birthday is a sign that I am part of the national heritage in a special way. Please pray that it would be a special day for us all, here in Peru, and for you in North America, as well, to the glory of God wherever we are.
Thank you for praying. I pray for you every day. It makes a difference.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw+, and on behalf of Julie+ and Lydia.
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