{"id":345,"date":"2019-06-05T20:21:32","date_gmt":"2019-06-05T20:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.covchurch.org\/nahnychuk\/?p=345"},"modified":"2019-06-05T20:21:32","modified_gmt":"2019-06-05T20:21:32","slug":"patient-enduring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.covchurch.org\/nahnychuk\/2019\/06\/05\/patient-enduring\/","title":{"rendered":"Patient Enduring"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><strong>I, John, am your brother and your partner in suffering and in God&#8217;s Kingdom and in the patient endurance to which Jesus calls us. \u00a0Rev 1:9<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/c43a2dcd3b904c37e9bebf03e\/images\/0a23a70e-197f-4a8f-a21f-a88ead281a53.jpg\" width=\"212\" height=\"159\" data-file-id=\"1225145\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/c43a2dcd3b904c37e9bebf03e\/images\/976ce415-8fec-454c-8eeb-bd68e43dd99a.jpg\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" data-file-id=\"1225149\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/c43a2dcd3b904c37e9bebf03e\/_compresseds\/a7428e5a-b32e-4d4e-b687-06672cc78052.jpg\" width=\"204\" height=\"273\" data-file-id=\"1225173\" \/><br \/>\nPatient Endurance. \u00a0I started a study on the book of Revelations. \u00a0In the first chapter, I was grabbed by these words, and I dwelled on them for quite a while. \u00a0Patient endurance. \u00a0What does that mean? \u00a0What does that look like? \u00a0Why is this part of how Jesus calls us? \u00a0I like to think that I am a patient, calm person. \u00a0Waiting and enduring in this process of life. \u00a0Waiting for residency papers, waiting to travel, waiting for ministry, waiting for groups and visitors, waiting for direction and guidance; waiting. \u00a0To have the strength and ability, the endurance, to embrace fully, this life, this country, this culture and language. To endure through times of transition.\u00a0 To endure through the times of joyfulness or sadness. \u00a0But I have to admit,\u00a0I&#8217;ve been impatient and frustrated in these processes. \u00a0Sometimes really, really frustrated. \u00a0I question my &#8216;endurance&#8217;, question my direction and question myself. \u00a0But I also have to admit that I have been called; I placed my life in His hands. \u00a0I only need to continue walking forward. \u00a0Saying Yes. Patiently Enduring.<\/p>\n<p>What did this look like in May? \u00a0Let me start by sharing about life and ministry here. \u00a0A group of us have committed to attend the CIPE Asemblea in Chile in October. \u00a0So we have been fundraising. \u00a0Nearly every Saturday we make something to sell. \u00a0Sorrentinos (giant ravioli filled with ham and cheese), fideos (linguini), roasted chicken and potato salad, empanadas, etc. \u00a0There have been some long Saturdays of making pasta, fillings ad delivering. \u00a0These have been some wonderful bonding times with this group.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/c43a2dcd3b904c37e9bebf03e\/images\/846ad477-3a7b-42f7-91d3-d29c5d473666.jpg\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" data-file-id=\"1225165\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/c43a2dcd3b904c37e9bebf03e\/images\/d2c72a10-8724-469f-8f2a-4087914cd272.jpg\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" data-file-id=\"1225153\" \/><br \/>\nOur church Betel continues with its weekly prayer meetings, study groups, mens ladies and youth groups, mission group and services. \u00a0We continue to meet in the Cooperativa. \u00a0There was a lengthy conversation with the leaders about our vision, and next month &#8211; what is our mission to accomplish our vision. \u00a0They don&#8217;t just want a church building to hold services in, but rather a building that would benefit the community. \u00a0Perhaps with a daycare, after school care, a place for workshops and health clinics, the ideas are endless and we are praying for God&#8217;s guidance and provision.<\/p>\n<p>The men&#8217;s group spent a weekend at the Covenant Church Emmanuel in Osorno, Chile. \u00a0There was outreach to Rio Chico. \u00a0The youth had a few visitors from Chile and even Sweden. \u00a0Daniel is back from Hechos29 in Mexico and it is exciting\u00a0to hear all about it. \u00a0There is even more interest in missions, in biblical education and we are ecstatic about hosting Hechos29 along with Chile in 2020.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/c43a2dcd3b904c37e9bebf03e\/images\/641078c0-91b1-4fa4-911f-d5dbffb9a4f8.jpg\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" data-file-id=\"1225177\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We shared another evening of Healthy Cooking &#8211; focusing on breakfast this time, and this will be monthly with our church, and looks like it is expanding to other churches and support groups. \u00a0With every night already full, it has been a bit of a challenge to organize some additional classes, for administration\/finances\u00a0and basic English. \u00a0It was a blessing to be able to teach on some of the administration details with the two churches here.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/c43a2dcd3b904c37e9bebf03e\/images\/73790e9c-01dc-4027-862a-3dc6a4debe26.jpg\" width=\"320\" height=\"239\" data-file-id=\"1225161\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/c43a2dcd3b904c37e9bebf03e\/images\/bd23f7f5-e032-4eda-9a32-aeffbc8f8e05.jpg\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" data-file-id=\"1225157\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We celebrated Pastora Norma&#8217;s birthday, although she figured out the surprise; we celebrated several other birthdays. \u00a0The church in Neuquen celebrated their anniversary. The family meals are a weekly blessing for me. \u00a0We share the cooking, I get to add in a new salad or veggie. \u00a0Meriendas or times of mate continue to be a space for open conversations; and lattes are a bigger and bigger part of these. I am grateful to be that listening ear when needed.<\/p>\n<p>Residency feels like it took two steps forward and one step back. \u00a0IPEA finally has their paperwork, but then they needed a new, updated letter from the Ministry of Religious Affairs. \u00a0This letter came with some new paperwork that wasn&#8217;t required before. \u00a0I also had to redo a few things because they were more then three months old, but I was able to do all of it in one morning. This paperwork needs to be in place before I can travel to Chile in July. \u00a0I think this process is where I am most impatient and frustrated. \u00a0But I know that we will see God&#8217;s glory in this and everything will work out for His good.<\/p>\n<p>It is Autum here and moving into winter. \u00a0Winter veggies in the stores. \u00a0We ended May with a snow storm and began June with huge rains. \u00a0It is different thinking about winter coming into the month of June. \u00a0But I know there won&#8217;t be the quantity of snow that I am used to. \u00a0I&#8217;m not sure if I&#8217;m happy about that or not.<\/p>\n<p>While mail started out being pretty normal here, it seems to have taken a turn for the worst. \u00a0There are three packages that I know of that have yet to arrive after nearly three months. \u00a0So if you have mailed something and I haven&#8217;t acknowledged it, I apologize, I&#8217;m not being rude or ungrateful;\u00a0please check with me &#8211; it&#8217;s quite possible I didn&#8217;t even receive it yet.<\/p>\n<p>The regular power outages are just that &#8211; regular occurrences and not a big deal. \u00a0Gas heat and gas stoves make a difference. \u00a0Strikes are also regular occurrences. \u00a0This month though, was a national strike against the government. \u00a0Everything shut down for a day, protesting the government&#8217;s unwillingness to sit down and talk about the economy, wages, etc. \u00a0Legalizing abortion is still being protested and there are protests in support of a Doctor who has been penalized for not doing the procedure. \u00a0 The discussion continues about non-gender language; however that creates huge issues in the education system.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you all for your prayers and support. \u00a0You have uplifted and encouraged me and allowed ministry to continue. \u00a0Thank you for your whatsapps, emails and notes. \u00a0It is wonderful to be connected with so many. I pray you rime at the Canadian AGM was a blessing and it was great to be a I pray that more of you will come to Argentina and experience what I have, learn what Max was so passionate about.<\/p>\n<p>Blessings!<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to note the new contact info:<\/p>\n<p>Mailing address for the ECCC has changed:<br \/>\nPO Box 2247, Strathmore, AB, T1P 1K2<\/p>\n<p>Mailing address here in Argentina:<br \/>\nCacique Purran No 4019, Barrio El Frutillar<br \/>\n(8400) San Carlos de Bariloche<br \/>\nProvincia de Rio Negro, Republica Argentina<\/p>\n<p>WhatsApp: \u00a0+5492944314950<\/p>\n<div><strong>Prayer and Praise<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>I will forever\u00a0be thankful and grateful\u00a0for each and everyone of you. \u00a0For your prayers, your support, your friendship and your presence in my life.<\/p>\n<p>Praise and gratefulness for the ECCC and the ECC &#8211; it is exciting, wonderful and I am humbled to be a part of this family &#8211; to be a Canadian Covenant Missionary! I am proud to be an ambassador for Christ with the Covenant! \u00a0I am thankful for God&#8217;s timing and working in all the details of my life.<\/p>\n<p>Prayer requests include: \u00a0the residency process,\u00a0continued expansion and fluidity of the language.<\/p>\n<p>Prayer for 2019 and\u00a0the continued ministry here and a clearer view of my role in it. Prayers as I move deeper into ministry &#8211; and deeper into this new life without Max.<\/p>\n<p>Prayers for Argentina as they face\u00a0economic issues, and for the churches as they respond<\/p>\n<p>Continued prayers for BET EL as we find a new location and pray for God&#8217;s direction in this transition. Prayers as they develop their vision<\/p>\n<p>Continued prayers for the congregations &#8211; of those remaining with the Covenant and those following the other pastor.<\/p>\n<p>Praise and rejoicing\u00a0for the family and friends that I have here<\/p>\n<p>Prayers for Merge teams, individuals, couples and family that are looking to come to Argentina<\/p>\n<p>Praise for the funding that has been generously provided<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-report-this\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.covchurch.org\/nahnychuk?moderation_action=report_form&object_type=post&object_id=345&width=250&height=300\" class=\"thickbox\" title=\"Report This Post\">Report This Post<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I, John, am your brother and your partner in suffering and in God&#8217;s Kingdom and in the patient endurance to which Jesus calls us. \u00a0Rev 1:9 \u00a0\u00a0 Patient Endurance. \u00a0I started a study on the book of Revelations. \u00a0In the first chapter, I was grabbed by these words, and I dwelled on them for quite a while. \u00a0Patient endurance. \u00a0What does that mean? \u00a0What does that look like? \u00a0Why is this part of how Jesus calls us? \u00a0I like to think that I am a patient, calm person. \u00a0Waiting and enduring in this process of life. \u00a0Waiting for residency papers, waiting to travel, waiting for ministry, waiting for groups and visitors, waiting for direction and guidance; waiting. \u00a0To have the strength and ability, the endurance, to embrace fully, this life, this country, this culture and language. 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