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Do you ever feel like your life is a rollercoaster?\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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That is how I have felt over the past month as you have joined me in praying for someone to come help teach math and science at RFIS.\u00a0 The journey has had a number of ups and downs but through them all we have seen the hand of God.\u00a0 It began by early on having one person who was willing to explore the possibility and that was so encouraging.\u00a0 However as the process continued it was clear this was not God’s plan for this family at this time.\u00a0 That was a discouraging day – especially as various people called others who had indicated an interest but none of them were the answer to our need.<\/h3>\n

As the final email came into my inbox confirming that the person called was not available …..I got another email asking “have you filled the spot?”\u00a0 What an encouragement and then what a whirlwind as the next day we made contacts, worked with another mission and began a process of bringing Ellen Ellison to Cameroon.\u00a0 Within two weeks she was approved by her mission Converge Worldwide (BGC) and now she needs support.\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Ellen grew up in Japan, herself a missionary kid (MK) – so she understands the needs of the MK’s here at RFIS and also knows how important teachers are in the lives of their students.\u00a0 I am so excited – would you consider supporting her ?<\/h3>\n

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You can print this form or call or email Converge Worldwide to support Ellen. <\/p><\/div>\n

(In case you cannot read the contact information easily – here it is again:\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Return Check to: <\/em>Converge Worldwide (BGC) Attn: Daniel Boerst, 2002 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005<\/p>\n

Questions?\u00a0 Contact Carla Lenox:<\/em>Office Phone: 847-879-3253\u00a0 Email: carlal@convergeww.org<\/a>)<\/p>\n

More information will be coming but I did want to let you know that God has been working and make it so you can pray more specifically for Ellen and our students at RFIS.<\/h3>\n

Pray specifically for support to come flooding in for Ellen, for a visa to be delivered with no complications (and fast too) and for her to feel prepared to come.<\/h3>\n

Thanks for standing with us!<\/span><\/h2>\n

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