Week #1 @ MDP

"For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them. For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. " Romans 1:21, 24-25

This passage sadly is the way of life for many people in the world today, especially the Native American people of Canada.
We just finished with our first week of MDP (Ministry Development Program) in northern Saskatchewan. One of the questions that we were challenged with at the beginning of our week was “What transformation will take place?” That was asked of us by our directors as we look to the next 8 weeks of studying and listening to the topics that we will cover while here at MDP (more to come in our June newsletter).

This week we spent Monday learning about our unique personality traits and spiritual gifts. It was a wonderful reminder for us both as we were challenged with the thought that God has us here right now on this earth for a reason. And God has made all of His people the way they are to accomplish His purposes here on the earth (that means you & me). After that we spent the next 4 days (Tuesday-Friday) talking about Cultural Spiritism & the Bible. Many Native people have “exchanged the truth of God for a lie”. And so we spent the week talking about that and the way(s) God has given us to combat those lies. We concluded that truth will always prevail, and as our world turns towards relativism, God’s truth will always stand firm.

Thanks so much for your prayers for us as we are here. Please continue to pray for Amanda, we went to the doctor this week (here is Saskatchewan) and all seemed to be well with her. We praise God for the health Amanda has had while pregnant!