Planing and praying

Hello

Thanks for all the time you been praying for me while I was in the mission field. Back in the states things has been chaotic but good over all. This is an update of what is going on and what is my long term plan and also explaining what am I doing here in the states. I came thinking that I would go to a seminary but that didn't work out plus I didn't think that it would be wise to pour more years of theological training. I don't want to sound proud and pretend that I know everything, I don't mean that, I firmly believe that in the Christian life, you never stop learning, just not this time seminary wise.

Instead God has open the door to a pastoral internship program in Alexandria, Virginia. This is a training for those who want to be long term ministers and is a great opportunity to learn more about ministry living. Although, I ha some experience with it in the jungle I was struggling with it a lot, so praise the Lord for that. This internship doesn't start until August so meanwhile I'm working in Tennessee, saving some money to buy a car so I drive up to Virginia in August.

Also, 10 days ago I decided that I want to go back to Puerto Maldonado as a full time missionary, I don't think many people knew but I was a transitional Pastor. Which means that I was there provisionally not permanently, thankfully the church still having gatherings every Sunday. So even tho I decided to go back to Puerto, the Lord is going to confirm that by opening the doors necessary for it, and this is the main purpose of this update that you pray along with me for this. Probably this will be the last update on my life which I will post so I will mainly use my website to write articles, so if you have any further question feel free to text me.

In light of this I would appreciate your prayer regarding the following points:

1. Puerto Maldonado: so if I go back, it will be by a minimum commitment of 5 years to start off and for that I would need people to be on board with me as to pray for me and support me so be praying for me. I want to go back but only God can make this possible if it is His good will.

2. Character: Pray that I can find my sufficiency in the Lord, and to grow in holiness, wisdom, prudence and humility. And that even tho I'm reasoning a lot with truth lately because of different circumstances, I can trust God's Sovereignty.

3. Find a reliable car: I'm working and saving money to find a reliable car that I can drive up to Virginia, so pray that I can find the right one that doesn't break down and that my driving doesn't be too sanctifying to the people around me.

4. So the man who lived next to the church Gerardo had a conversation with my friend Dan two weeks ago and they talked about how Gerardo believes firmly he is saved and that he is ready for baptism. So that's an answer to a prayer, so at some point this year I want to travel back just to baptize him so pray that this be possible and also as Gerardo bears fruit of repentance as it seemingly been doing it.

5. There is a lot of paper work that needs to be done for my internship, so pray for it that it be smooth and fast. Like seriously, like press click and it's done, ok that's unrealistic, but you get the point.

6. Ministry opportunities: while I am in the states, I want to help other to grow in Christ and to be active as to reach others so pray for opportunities and as just live life, i share the Gospel with others. And there be opportunities to minister to others.

Feel free to ask any question that you may have.

Love 

Edher