CARRICK-ON-SUIR
The weekly prayer meeting in and for Carrick is going very well, a small group of five of us goes a long way. We are simply doing just that, getting together for fellowship and an hour of prayer. God has made it abundantly clear to us that what ever will happen in Carrick will be His doing. The scripture that keeps coming to mind as we pray is Psalms 127:1
“Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.”
All we are praying for in the city, is that His will be done in it and that He alone would give us direction as we seek Him. Every time we meet it becomes clear that He is moving and we are exceedingly grateful that God is using us to just pray for the city of Carrick.
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| Community Cabin |
COMMUNITY CABIN
There has been a “Cabin” in the making for a few months now, sometime in August Sebastian had an idea to build a small community shed for anyone in the church to come and simply have community at, barbecues and whatnot. It is still in the process of being built, whenever there's time in between everything else he's doing, it will soon be finished!
PORTICO
The coffee shop is going well - we are a strong presence in the community and want to continue loving people there as much as we possibly can.
This past week my family made a very impromptu decision to come out and visit us - one night face timing telling them they need to come out here, the next day receiving a picture of their itinerary. I was shocked and quite happy to say the least. So the day came when my sister, brother-in-law, and cousin arrived at the Dublin airport and the fun times had commenced. Also, on the same day, just a few hours later, two of our family friends ended their Europe trip in Ireland and we had the pleasure to have a couple days spent with them as well. Though having all five of them in our little apartment downstairs was a maze for a couple nights, it was all worth it to have them at our home! Showing and sharing our lives here was an absolute pleasure. From where we go to get groceries, local restaurants, local castles, thrift stores, our daily routes, bringing them to our prayer meeting in Carrick as well, church and of course our very own Portico coffee. It was refreshing to have those closest to us experience our lives over here. Our last three days together we went on a road trip headed north, up the west side of Ireland. We got to see spectacular sights and fun towns along the way. Needless to say, we were eternally grateful, blessed and overwhelmed with our family's generosity and love. I may have “thanked” their ears off a little bit…
AMERICA
The funny thing was, the timing of their trip - when the time came to drop them at the airport, after the goodbyes, the follow-up line was, “see you in a week!” Yes, we’re coming to California. One of my best friends is getting married and I’m honored to be a bridesmaid in her wedding, (as she was one of mine) and I can’t be more stoked for them!! I will be getting there just in time for the bachelorette party, the following weekend is the wedding - it will be a couple of weeks of celebrations!! Sebastian will be flying out three weeks after me…. I ask for prayer while we’re gone for the possibility of visiting churches, financial supporters, a fundraiser we will be having (date soon to be announced!), and to be encouraged with sweet encounters.
In order to pay for our flights we will be working a week for a big motocross event called Day in the Dirt. The former pastor from Calvary Waterford, Clay, helps to run the race and Sebastian has been doing it with him since they were in High school. It works out well because this will pay for our trip back to the states.
THANKS AND FINANCIAL
We are so very thankful for what we received last month financially, we were able to pay for a few things that were a bit weighty. We can’t really find the words to describe the blessing you guys are to us, who support us financially and/or prayerfully. Every time I write an update, it really does take me a long while to even start typing, to find the words to explain my heart behind every one.
With one month gone, another month must come. Which means, as we all know, more bills! Especially October - the month where we renew our visas to be able to stay in the country. Three hundred per person to renew it, please keep that in your prayers!! God will most certainly have His way and hoping we will go through that process with flying colors at our appointment next week.
Be blessed!
The Müllers
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| Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, Ireland |
