As you read this, we are in the final stages of preparing for our annual Every Nation European conference, "Build"! This year we have the privilege of hosting the conference in London.
During our World Conference in South Africa in 2016, everyone who was based in Europe was invited to stand at the front. Steve Murrell, president of Every Nation, explained how the Gospel went into Africa and Asia because Europeans were faithful to take it there. He asked all of the Africans and Asians in the room to stand up and they all prayed for Europe, that the debt of the Gospel would be repaid. This year at Build, I am excited to see that over 500 people have registered from 25 nations including many from outside of Europe who want to see Europe brought to life again by the Gospel being shared through the power of the Holy Spirit! We want to build with Him!
Please Pray for our Build Conference- for everyone involved in the preparation and organisation, and that every single person would have powerful encounters with the Holy Spirit and be strengthened, encouraged, and empowered to GO with the Gospel!
Loads of Love
Traci
As I sit down to write this letter I have the old hymn Great is thy Faithfulness coming to mind. The last 3 months have truly reflected His Faithfulness, His mercies every morning, strength for each day and hope for tomorrow!
The last 2 days of 2017 and the first few days of 2018 were filled with unexpected financial blessings that had me overwhelmed and asking God - “What are you preparing me for?!”
Within the next few weeks I would know the answer to this question as I was awakened to texts and phone calls telling me that my stepfather had a stroke. From one day to the next I was flying to America to be with my parents and praying that all would be well. Those unexpected financial blessings covered my flights and rental car!
While my mum was visiting family in Florida, she tried calling my stepdad all day with no answer. She was finally able to get a neighbour to drive through snow and ice to find him. The miracle, which we later found out, is that he had probably had the stroke 24 hours earlier. It was a miracle he was still alive and did not have worse complications!
Three weeks of being in the hospital and one
major surgery on his left carotid artery, my mum and I were able to bring him home! On
the outside he looks perfect! His right arm and hand still need therapy but his memory has been the most effected in problem solving and remembering how to use a computer, etc. Everyday though, he is making progress! He also had another surgery on his right carotid artery and will possibly need more surgeries in the future.
After helping my parents get settled at home for a week with a new way of doing life, I flew back to London to catch up on work as well as prepare for our European Every Nation Campus Conference! Our Conference this year was in Krakow, Poland with over 140 leaders and students from campuses across Europe.
Our theme this year was Kingdom Come!
We were excited to take 11 students from
London and I had the privilege of speaking on The King's Kingdom - Jesus Lord of all.
It was incredible to see the nations come together and be impacted by the teaching and ministry on this weekend. We are still hearing testimonies on how their lives have been touched!
I will be sending more updates from the
conference in my next letter.
Thank you so much for your prayer covering and your financial faithfulness. I could NOT do what I do here without you partnering with me on God’s call to reach the nations!
Loads of Love
Traci
Brrrrr it’s cold here in London! This is where my Florida blood cries out for sun and warmth. I’ve started taking Vitamin D supplements this week to give me a bit of a pick up as I have noticed the lack of sun does make a difference in my energy levels. Here in London we joke about having Summer for only a week or two whereas in Florida you only have a week or two of winter and sometimes just days!
Even though it’s been cold it’s been good! Our church recently did a series called “What Jesus
said about…” and I had the privilege of preaching one of the messages on the topic of “Waiting.” If you would like to hear the message, especially if you are in a waiting period, you can listen HERE. I focussed on 2 questions: Why do we wait? 1. To change us, 2. To learn to trust patiently and 3. To bring glory to God. The second question was: What do we do while we wait? 1. Put your HOPE in Him, 2. Don’t wait alone and 3. Wait expectantly.
December is also full of Christmas parties!
Here are pictures from our staff party and campus party!
This year I have really experienced God’s love, provision, peace and joy and I know that a lot of that has to do with your prayers and support! Thank you so, so much for your faithfulness!
Loads of Love
Traci
