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Blogger: Preston

What a weekend it has been! Our team has more than doubled this weekend! We have added a team of 5 from accross the U.S., the leader of which we have worked with before in this city. We were also visited this weekend by a friend that we'll call Rex--he, his wife, and new son have met many of you before. It was great to hear him bring a Word to us this morning!

We were also introduced to a Canadian Brother that has been doing business in this area for many years. He was very encouraged to encounter us and see the movement that is growing in this city. As all of us joined together this morning, he asked us to share how we came to be in this place. Hearing so many stories of Calling and Divine Appointments was awesome, and I know it was pleasing to the Father!

We have also added to our team a dear friend from the south who has worked with teams in this city for the past two years. As far the the first being last and the last being first, I think she will be the very first when we reach our eternal destination; she has such a servant's heart!

Our team also got to meet some dedicated locals last night. We had tea with an amazing couple, H & A, that have been working in this city for 10 years. Although it was refreshing to hear incredible stories of about how the Father has worked in their personal lives, working many miracles and answering many prayers, it was heartbreaking to hear about the division among much of the Bride in this city. Please Ask that the two new Planters in this city would continue to have a heart of unity as they reach out to a city that is known for its disunity.

English Clubs went very well this week. We capped off the week at a local park with all of our local friends--very refreshing (until I realized my face was sunburned, that is...:P). Please Ask that more young men would come to the club. Only one guy with understandable English has come, and we have spent a lot of time with him, but we wish we could have as many relationships built as the girls do. As we start a fresh week of English Clubs and a new group of locals comes in, please Ask that we can continue to build the old relationships and start new ones, too.

In closing, I would like to wish a Happy Birthday to one who had a lot to do with the planning of this trip, who is probably pretty jealous of all the shashlik I have eaten this week! :) I hope your birthday is great; I will eat an extra skewer for you!