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.
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