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.
Monday, October 18, 2010
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.
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