May Newsletter

Conversion at knife point.

Wow. The other day, I heard a story about one of the clergy here who recently survived an attempted robbery. A man approached him with a knife and wanted to rob him. The clergyman responded by saying, "I am not afraid. I know where I am going when I die." The assailant fled. I also met the assailant the other day. He now attends the clergyman's mission.

I have heard similar stories in the United States. Somehow, the script does not go as planned for the assailant. God intervenes.

The clergyman's story is an inspiration to me, a reminder that God cares about everyone in all circumstances. It is also a further reminder to me to be prayerfully prepared in any situation.

Saints Augustine Seminary in Peru, where we are faculty, is having its 10th anniversary year. The seminary originated in Arequipa, and now has its main campus in Lima. The first graduation day in Lima was held on 17 April 2010, at Christ the King Diocesan Center in the District of Surco.

Prayer Requests/including our plans:

• For safe and timely travel to and from the US (arriving May 14 and returning to Lima June 15).
• For the courses that begin in August, and Julie's Commission on Ministry interviews.
• For the relationships, priorities, ministries, and finances of God´s people in Peru (including ours).
• For the St. John's, Troy, Mission Gathering, May 22.
• For the Diocese of Albany short-term mission trip in Lima from July 19 to July 31.
• That we may spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Update: 1) Julie, Lydia, and I each have our own Facebook account, now. 2) You can find some videos of Peru on the YouTube account: ShawMJR.

We hope to see you at the annual Convention of the Diocese of Albany in June.

God bless you. Have a great Day of Pentecost, and thank you for your continuing support!

– Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia