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TURKEY TRIP REPORT

2/27/2015

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PRAISE THE LORD FOR A WONDERFUL TRIP TO EGYPT AND TURKEY!

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At the Red Sea, Egypt
Linn on Egypt: John and I had dreamed of one day going back and seeing our dear friends from the church he pastored for 6.5 years, but realistically didn't know when that might happen. But when we heard about the Global Member Care Conference in Turkey, we knew that was our opportunity to make the little jump over to Egypt. We only had three days to see LOTS of old friends but one dear lady gave a lunch at her gorgeous home after the service so we were able to see many friends at one time.  We were even able to go to the Red Sea with our dear friends for a day and bask in the sun.  While in Cairo we were able to have a meal with my God-son and his family.  He was ten when we left Egypt and now is 16!  Needless to say Jack has changed a lot! (see pic) His brother led worship and he accompanied on the keyboard.
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Godson, Jack, in the Middle
John preached at the weekly service and we were able to serve communion together as the folks came forward to receive the elements. It was quite moving to serve the bread to people I hadn't seen in six years!  And to so many I had never met but esteemed for having taken their families to work in a difficult part of the world.  We packed a lot into those three days and in some ways it seems like a dream that couldn't really have happened  But it did!  Sometimes God gives us our dreams!
 
John on Egypt: It was a slice of heaven to be back in Egypt and reconnect with our friends there. These folks are very special to us, having lived and worked together there for over 6 years. But the thing I will never forget is that on the Sunday morning that we flew out of Egypt, twenty-one Egyptian Christians were killed in Libya. They were simple, common laborers who were employed in Libya to provide for their families back in Egypt. They were killed simply because they were “People of the Cross.” My heart breaks for their families in Egypt and for the many believers around the world who are persecuted for their faith, or live in fear of that happening. 
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Dear Friends, Ramez and Rebecca
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Antalya, Turkey
John on the Conference in Turkey: 
It was so encouraging to meet and interact with many people from all around the world who are involved in doing the same thing we are: Serving Those Who Serve Overseas. Part of that was the fact that at least a half a dozen of the people with whom we co-labor and debrief here in North Carolina and Georgia were there at the conference in Turkey. It made us feel like we are part of a small team here in the southeastern part of the US which is part of the large, global member care team from all over the world, which is providing support and encouragement to Christian workers taking the good news of Christ to those who have never heard.  What a joy and privilege!
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Outside our Hotel
Linn on the Conference in Turkey: 
Those four days were so beneficial for me; the plenary messages were provocative, inspiring and helpful. The interaction over meals was great and the view from our hotel window was breath-taking!  But the best take-away for me personally was one seminar given by a Swedish woman entitled: Creative Ways to do Member Care. She showed us some different tools and allowed us to participate in several exercises that we can use with families who have children. One exercise uses picture cards that prompt family members to capture what emotions they are or were dealing with at various points in their journey. I am looking forward to using some of these various creative methods to help workers and their families unpack some of their stuff.

 
We thank the Lord for allowing us to make this trip. He brought in the remaining finances we needed on the very day we left! God’s timing is amazing and He is utterly faithful. We praise Him and thank Him. Thank you for accompanying us by your prayers! We truly felt them.
 
Warmly, 
John & Linn

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Fun in the snow with the grandkids! Back at home in Raleigh, NC
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TravelS & ADMIN ASSISTANT

2/16/2015

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TRAVELING CROWES
John and Linn are enjoying the final days of their Cairo/Antalya trip. They spent 5 days reconnecting with friends and supporters, and visiting their church in Cairo. They are currently in Antalya, Turkey attending the Global Member Care Conference. Praise the Lord for the great things he has done and thank you for your prayers. We are excited to report on these things in the coming weeks!
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Meet our ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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In August 2014, Jessica Ray joined MRC as our admin assistant. Jessica is a Raleigh NC native with a degree in Christian Ministry from Regent University, substantial experience in American church ministry and unique skills in music and graphic arts. Jessica regularly spends half of her week working for MRC and the other half in music ministry, traveling to lead worship, perform, and teach. She is very involved in her church community and volunteers as worship ministries director. 
 
Jessica developed a love for the world and for missions as a result of her personal opportunities to serve and travel overseas. She attends a C&MA church and has missionary friends and family who continually inspire her to support global missions. 


Jessica was a great addition to MRC in 2014, blending well with the ministry vision, handling office administrative tasks, and applying her graphic skills to give the MRC website and printed materials a needed upgrade. We look forward to another year with Jessica on the team! 



UPDATE ON OUR SPECIAL PROJECTS
Praise the Lord that the Turkey & Egypt trip is fully funded! Thank you for your generous gifts. Our 2015 Admin Assistant fund is off to a great start. A supporter has offered a $3,500 matching grant for the fund this year. We are trusting God with these finances knowing He always provides! Thank you for your prayers and gifts.
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What happens when you give to MRC? 

2/2/2015

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What happens when you financially support MRC?

1. MRC is enabled to keep helping and encouraging the Lord’s servants around the world.

2. You are blessed as you obey what the Lord has laid on your heart. (We trust that you never give out guilt or feeling pressure from us, but only as the Lord specifically lays it on your heart.)

3. Treasure is laid up for you in heaven.  From I Timothy 6:17-19:
  • COMMAND: Command them (the rich in this world) to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.
  • PROMISE: In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age.
Biblical giving is 
a spiritual act of worship.
Off to Egypt and Turkey… tomorrow! 

Tuesday – Depart from Raleigh, Arrive in Cairo Wed at 9:05 AM. (6 hr time difference)
Wednesday & Thursday – Connect with friends in Cairo
Friday – John preaches at HCC where he pastored
Saturday – More time with friends
Sunday – Fly to Antalya, Turkey
Monday through Friday – Global Member Care Conference
Saturday – Return to Raleigh
 Please ask Father:
  • To keep us healthy on this trip and for Linn's sciatica to behave
  • To help us get over and through jet-lag as easily as possible
  • To use John as he preaches Friday at the church he used pastor in Cairo
  • To direct all of our conversations both in Cairo and at the conference, that we will listen well and be what others need us to be (Holy Spirit controlled!)
  • To help us glean all we need to and can from the conference
  • To give safety and divine appointments with people on flights and in airports, etc.
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