| Dear All, Monday’s Bottom Line: The Disciple-Makers Retreat is in full swing, and it’s going so well! Monday’s Prayer Requests: 1. The retreat delegates to leave on Tuesday afternoon with everything God wants them to have (information, skill, joy, goals, plans, new friends, etc.) 2. A super-productive and refreshing debrief time for Scott, Hillary, James, and Hellen on Wednesday and Thursday. 3. Scott to be Spirit-led, healthy, peaceful, and energetic as he finishes this week well. He will come home Friday night. = ) |
| Monday’s Details: The DM retreat started at 6:00 PM Sunday (Kenya time). I don’t know how late it went, but it was after his midnight when Scott sent me these comments. “Never before have I heard of a gathering of 50 disciple-makers, all of whom are leading others through the disciple-making process (i.e. leading disciple-making groups). It was certainly an historic day today! There is some amazing energy in the room. Lots of logistical challenges, but even more energy! “These people are totally sold out. Hillary told the group tonight, ‘It’s in my blood!’ All of them are realizing that I am not the “vision-bearer” alone. No, they are all “vision-bearers.” They are all stewards of the mysteries of God (specifically, the mystery of the difference between a Believer and a Disciple). And that they must be found faithful. “It is going amazingly and I expect even better things tomorrow (actually, that would be “today” looking at the time).” |
| Then on Monday, Hellen spoke to the group. I’m guessing she’s speaking in English with the interpreter translating into Swahili, or vice versa. |
 She must’ve said something really funny. I love to see all those smiles! |
| And Scott said, “It was another great day. Hillary’s sharing about Vision was the high point for me. He stressed that disciple-making is not Scott’s vision, but God’s vision and we need to embrace the vision if we are to see it bear fruit. If people continue to view it as Scott’s vision, they will not sacrifice and the fruit will be minimal.” I hope you’re as excited as we are about the lasting impact God is enabling Scott and our team to have during this trip. Would you please take a moment again today to pray for them? Thank you! Blessings, Patty |