Howdy folks!
Well, after several days in Winnipeg visiting with my brother George and conducting a service at the Union Gospel Mission, we headed for Regina. The service at the mission was a different experience, but we had a blessed time sharing our Gospel witness with the folks in the inner city area of Winnipeg. After the service, we had an opportunity to meet with the pastor of New Life Sanctuary. This is a dynamic and growing church and we look forward to hearing from them in the future.
Our trip to Regina was accompanied by a tail wind, so we made good time and gas mileage. From Regina to Cochrane was a long day, but we arrived home in the late afternoon. We traveled nearly 9,000 km without incident and, although we were really tired, our spirits were rejoicing as we looked back on the many blessings we had received.
The next few days were spent unloading the trailer and getting organized for ministry opportunities in Alberta. On Sunday, June 21st, we travelled to Acme, Alberta, to minister at the Acme United Church. This was there annual Cowboy Sunday and we had a great time singing and sharing our gospel poetry. This is a small ranching/farming community so our western style was well received. There were many visitors from the community and the church was full.
Tour dates for the fall have not been confirmed as yet. Hopefully, we will be able to set up an itinerary for September and October. We are open to the any opportunities and are just waiting on the Lord's leading in this matter. In the meantime, we will keep our options open knowing that where the Lord leads is where we will be needed.
I've heard from many folks who prayed for us as we ministered in Ontario. We are trusting that you will continue to pray as we seek to share the Gospel the cowboy way.
On the trail for Him,
Mike and Suzann
Monday, June 22, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
BACK IN THE WEST
Howdy folks;
Thus far, the trip home has been uneventful. We ran into snow near Sudbury, so much for global warming. For the most part, the weather has been cold and wet. We are looking forward to some of that Alberta sunshine.
We arrived in Winnipeg in good time and plan on spending a few days with my brother George. This Sunday morning we are doing a service for New Life Sanctuary. While in Winnipeg, I hope to contact some of the pastors and others in the area. Hopefully, we will be back on the road by Monday.
Having spent nearly five weeks on the road, it will be good to be back in Cochrane. Our vision of Canada has changed. Even those communities that are “well churched”, folks are still hungry for the Gospel. It is imperative that we, as Canadians, take up the challenge of reaching these communities for Christ.
We have several days of travel left and solicit your prayers on our behalf. This has been a revealing tour and has given us new insight into the great need in our country for the Gospel. Continue to pray as we reach out for Christ the cowboy way.
On the trail for Him,
Mike and Suzann Burns
Thus far, the trip home has been uneventful. We ran into snow near Sudbury, so much for global warming. For the most part, the weather has been cold and wet. We are looking forward to some of that Alberta sunshine.
We arrived in Winnipeg in good time and plan on spending a few days with my brother George. This Sunday morning we are doing a service for New Life Sanctuary. While in Winnipeg, I hope to contact some of the pastors and others in the area. Hopefully, we will be back on the road by Monday.
Having spent nearly five weeks on the road, it will be good to be back in Cochrane. Our vision of Canada has changed. Even those communities that are “well churched”, folks are still hungry for the Gospel. It is imperative that we, as Canadians, take up the challenge of reaching these communities for Christ.
We have several days of travel left and solicit your prayers on our behalf. This has been a revealing tour and has given us new insight into the great need in our country for the Gospel. Continue to pray as we reach out for Christ the cowboy way.
On the trail for Him,
Mike and Suzann Burns
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)