Wednesday, June 30, 2010
A Prayer by Liv Hicks
Father, Thank You for the Mudges and for their prayer requests. I ask that You go before them and they be tuned into all that You want them to do. I ask for strong Christian growth in the diocese; I ask for joyful preparation times for sermons and talks. I ask for cooperation for meetings and strategy sessions. I ask for Lydia to find the courses she needs and to do well and to make friends in the process. I ask for repair and maintenance help in their home. Keep them healthy, mind and body, and keep them safe. Help the mission trip to Peru for the New Yorkers to be enlightening and life changing to Your glory. In Christ we pray. Amen.
Prayer Mail
Dear Partners in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Happy 4th of July weekend, next weekend, and especially to my brother on his birthday!
Thanksgivings:
1) For the amount of work accomplished in the past week. Seminary classwork development is coming along on the classes we are planning to teach.
2) For the sermon I preached at the Cathedral on Sunday. It received a very good reception. Food for thought. May God use it to his glory.
3) For short-term mission trip plans coming along (with the people from the Diocese of Albany, and this week, now plans for the Diocese of Worcester trip in the second week in August). Julie, especially, put in a lot of work on the Diocese of Albany trip this week.
4) For the steps being taken for the next phases of Lydia´s education. She is planning to attend two courses at a nearby Christian school that would meet her needs and schedule, as part of preparation for classroom settings when she goes to college.
5) For the opportunities before us to transform lives by what we do.
6) For our friends and family and other supporters. We appreciate you all.
Prayers:
1) For the parishes in which we work, that they would grow in the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory of God.
2) For fruitfulness and discernment, for the people, relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities associated with the Diocese of Peru, Saints Augustine seminary, and the Missionaries in Peru (including us).
3) For the Albany/Peru short term mission trip plans for July 19 to 30.
4) Continued prayers for our ministry at the Cathedral in Lima to July 15, for course preparations (effectively planning four courses: New Testament 1 and 2, and Church History 1 and 2), for Commission on Ministry plans, and for Lydia's educational plans.
5) For matters that need repairing or routine maintenance at our apartment, and a way forward on getting all that taken care of.
6) We could always use more books for our classes (we have a list of books that we would like to assign for reading, but we do not have sufficient copies). We are thinking about writing our own books, and so your prayers would be appreciated as to the way forward for that.
7) The seminary is in the midst of plans to serve multiple sites around Peru, and we are evaluating next steps. Our question: what is the best way forward, considering the resources and internet infrastructure here? And how to do we do that?
8) For the Diocese of Worcester (England) trip coming down in August, and the seminary´s part in that (meaning Julie and my part).
9) For the CEMO Commission on Ministry plans. Julie needs to pull together a string of interviews, but the divergent availability of the commissioners is a bit of a challenge at the moment.
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.
Happy 4th of July weekend, next weekend, and especially to my brother on his birthday!
Thanksgivings:
1) For the amount of work accomplished in the past week. Seminary classwork development is coming along on the classes we are planning to teach.
2) For the sermon I preached at the Cathedral on Sunday. It received a very good reception. Food for thought. May God use it to his glory.
3) For short-term mission trip plans coming along (with the people from the Diocese of Albany, and this week, now plans for the Diocese of Worcester trip in the second week in August). Julie, especially, put in a lot of work on the Diocese of Albany trip this week.
4) For the steps being taken for the next phases of Lydia´s education. She is planning to attend two courses at a nearby Christian school that would meet her needs and schedule, as part of preparation for classroom settings when she goes to college.
5) For the opportunities before us to transform lives by what we do.
6) For our friends and family and other supporters. We appreciate you all.
Prayers:
1) For the parishes in which we work, that they would grow in the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory of God.
2) For fruitfulness and discernment, for the people, relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities associated with the Diocese of Peru, Saints Augustine seminary, and the Missionaries in Peru (including us).
3) For the Albany/Peru short term mission trip plans for July 19 to 30.
4) Continued prayers for our ministry at the Cathedral in Lima to July 15, for course preparations (effectively planning four courses: New Testament 1 and 2, and Church History 1 and 2), for Commission on Ministry plans, and for Lydia's educational plans.
5) For matters that need repairing or routine maintenance at our apartment, and a way forward on getting all that taken care of.
6) We could always use more books for our classes (we have a list of books that we would like to assign for reading, but we do not have sufficient copies). We are thinking about writing our own books, and so your prayers would be appreciated as to the way forward for that.
7) The seminary is in the midst of plans to serve multiple sites around Peru, and we are evaluating next steps. Our question: what is the best way forward, considering the resources and internet infrastructure here? And how to do we do that?
8) For the Diocese of Worcester (England) trip coming down in August, and the seminary´s part in that (meaning Julie and my part).
9) For the CEMO Commission on Ministry plans. Julie needs to pull together a string of interviews, but the divergent availability of the commissioners is a bit of a challenge at the moment.
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.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Scripture Prayer
Isaiah 40:31
They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles. They will run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
Lord, the Mudges wait upon you for your direction for their ministry in Peru. Let Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia perfectly hear You as you guide them into the activities you would have them do. May they feel as if they are soaring with the eagles as they do your will. Give them a full portion of Your Holy Spirit so that they will run and not be weary and walk but not faint. Let their ministries bring streams of living water to the souls of all whom they teach, to whom they minister and for whom they offer up healing prayer. Send them special blessings as they start their full second year in Lima. Amen.
They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles. They will run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
Lord, the Mudges wait upon you for your direction for their ministry in Peru. Let Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia perfectly hear You as you guide them into the activities you would have them do. May they feel as if they are soaring with the eagles as they do your will. Give them a full portion of Your Holy Spirit so that they will run and not be weary and walk but not faint. Let their ministries bring streams of living water to the souls of all whom they teach, to whom they minister and for whom they offer up healing prayer. Send them special blessings as they start their full second year in Lima. Amen.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Prayer Mail
Dear Partners in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Here we are at the shortest days of the year....south of the equator. Winter has arrived.
Thanksgivings:
1) For arriving safely in Lima this past week, and for the start we have made on the tasks ahead.
2) For my progress in Spanish. I kept it up a bit while I was in the US, and I seem to have made progress. I attribute the progress in part to specific prayers that people prayed for me before we returned to Peru. Thank you.
3) For the church services today. Julie and Lydia attended La Ascension in the Surco District of Lima, in part to sort out some details about the upcoming missions trip, and I celebrated and preached at the Cathedral in the Miraflores District of Lima. My Father's Day sermon was well received.
4) For the reception that we have had in Peru since we have arrived back.
5) For the opportunities before us to transform lives by what we do.
Prayers:
1) For our priorities, as we sort out what to do next, while reintegrating back to Lima.
2) For fruitfulness and discernment, for the people, relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities associated with the Diocese of Peru, Saints Augustine seminary, and the Missionaries in Peru (including us).
3) For the Albany/Peru short term mission trip plans for July 19 to 30.
4) For ministry at the Cathedral in Lima to July 15, course preparations (effectively planning four courses: New Testament 1 and 2, and Church History 1 and 2), Commission on Ministry plans, and Lydia's educational plans.
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.
Here we are at the shortest days of the year....south of the equator. Winter has arrived.
Thanksgivings:
1) For arriving safely in Lima this past week, and for the start we have made on the tasks ahead.
2) For my progress in Spanish. I kept it up a bit while I was in the US, and I seem to have made progress. I attribute the progress in part to specific prayers that people prayed for me before we returned to Peru. Thank you.
3) For the church services today. Julie and Lydia attended La Ascension in the Surco District of Lima, in part to sort out some details about the upcoming missions trip, and I celebrated and preached at the Cathedral in the Miraflores District of Lima. My Father's Day sermon was well received.
4) For the reception that we have had in Peru since we have arrived back.
5) For the opportunities before us to transform lives by what we do.
Prayers:
1) For our priorities, as we sort out what to do next, while reintegrating back to Lima.
2) For fruitfulness and discernment, for the people, relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities associated with the Diocese of Peru, Saints Augustine seminary, and the Missionaries in Peru (including us).
3) For the Albany/Peru short term mission trip plans for July 19 to 30.
4) For ministry at the Cathedral in Lima to July 15, course preparations (effectively planning four courses: New Testament 1 and 2, and Church History 1 and 2), Commission on Ministry plans, and Lydia's educational plans.
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, June 19, 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.
Lord, God, we ask that you continue to bless Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge as they continue their ministry in Peru. Give them your perfect discernment so that they do only what you want them to do, and success will be guaranteed. Let the Mudges see what can be done in Peru as they help You to transform this country just as streams of water bring a desert to life. Fill the Mudges to overflowing with your Holy Spirit and let the Peruvians see your glorious power. Cover them with your kindness and your love.
We thank You, Lord, for the time that the Mudges spent in the U.S. Thank You for keeping them safe in their travels. Thank You especially for the ordination of Hannah to the diaconate. Bless Hannah Mudge and her friend, Christina Vance, as they discern your will in the planting of a church in Troy, NY. Thank You for the many blessings of the Diocesan Convention and the mission components of that wonderful weekend. 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.
Lord, God, we ask that you continue to bless Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge as they continue their ministry in Peru. Give them your perfect discernment so that they do only what you want them to do, and success will be guaranteed. Let the Mudges see what can be done in Peru as they help You to transform this country just as streams of water bring a desert to life. Fill the Mudges to overflowing with your Holy Spirit and let the Peruvians see your glorious power. Cover them with your kindness and your love.
We thank You, Lord, for the time that the Mudges spent in the U.S. Thank You for keeping them safe in their travels. Thank You especially for the ordination of Hannah to the diaconate. Bless Hannah Mudge and her friend, Christina Vance, as they discern your will in the planting of a church in Troy, NY. Thank You for the many blessings of the Diocesan Convention and the mission components of that wonderful weekend. Amen.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Safe Arrival Back in Peru
Dear Friends and Family,
Peace be with you.
We are safely in Peru with all our luggage intact, 5 minutes early. The flight was in very good weather, and the temperature in Lima is exactly the same temperature as in Wynantskill, NY, at this very hour. There was a slight mist in the air at the airport.
I walked out of the airport terminal doors and felt right at home. Lydia feels the same way. Julie is sleeping, and I have not had a chance to ask her, yet.
The need at the moment is to sleep.
Thank you for your prayers and for the fasting, as had.
God bless you.
In Christ,
Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia.
Peace be with you.
We are safely in Peru with all our luggage intact, 5 minutes early. The flight was in very good weather, and the temperature in Lima is exactly the same temperature as in Wynantskill, NY, at this very hour. There was a slight mist in the air at the airport.
I walked out of the airport terminal doors and felt right at home. Lydia feels the same way. Julie is sleeping, and I have not had a chance to ask her, yet.
The need at the moment is to sleep.
Thank you for your prayers and for the fasting, as had.
God bless you.
In Christ,
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 Bp. Bill and the generosity of the Diocese of Albany towards our mission work by giving us part of the offering from Saturday's holy eucharist at Diocesan Convention.
2) Thank you to all our intercessors, and this week, particularly our intercessors in Texas, courtesy of Deacon Greg Bailey.
3) For our prayer team/support team, and the wonderful pot-trust dinner meeting we had this evening in our apartment.
4) For the great time and great reception that we have had in the Diocese of Albany, in general, over the past few weeks.
5) For the opportunities before us over the next few weeks to transform lives, and the opportunities to look to God for guidance as he transforms the country of Peru, just as streams of water would bring a desert to life.
Prayers:
1) For safe and timely travel Tuesday and Wednesday this week, as we head to Lima.
2) For fruitfulness and discernment, for the people, relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities associated with the Diocese of Peru, Saints Augustine seminary, and the Missionaries in Peru (including us).
3) For the Albany short term mission trip plans July 19 to 30. There are some deadlines and administrative matters looming when we get back.
4) For our ministry at the Cathedral in Lima when we return, from June 16 to July 15; and for course preparation, and program development during the next few months.
Thank you for praying for us. We plan to send out a note after we have arrived at home in Lima.
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
Serving in Lima, Peru.
Peace be with you.
This is our weekly public prayer mail.
Thanksgivings:
1) For Bp. Bill and the generosity of the Diocese of Albany towards our mission work by giving us part of the offering from Saturday's holy eucharist at Diocesan Convention.
2) Thank you to all our intercessors, and this week, particularly our intercessors in Texas, courtesy of Deacon Greg Bailey.
3) For our prayer team/support team, and the wonderful pot-trust dinner meeting we had this evening in our apartment.
4) For the great time and great reception that we have had in the Diocese of Albany, in general, over the past few weeks.
5) For the opportunities before us over the next few weeks to transform lives, and the opportunities to look to God for guidance as he transforms the country of Peru, just as streams of water would bring a desert to life.
Prayers:
1) For safe and timely travel Tuesday and Wednesday this week, as we head to Lima.
2) For fruitfulness and discernment, for the people, relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities associated with the Diocese of Peru, Saints Augustine seminary, and the Missionaries in Peru (including us).
3) For the Albany short term mission trip plans July 19 to 30. There are some deadlines and administrative matters looming when we get back.
4) For our ministry at the Cathedral in Lima when we return, from June 16 to July 15; and for course preparation, and program development during the next few months.
Thank you for praying for us. We plan to send out a note after we have arrived at home in Lima.
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
Serving in Lima, Peru.
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