Prayer Update-July 9

This is brief but God is so good. Thanks for your prayers and support. You are such an encouragement.

Thanksgivings: Ephesians 1:11-12 (Message) It's in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we first heard of Christ and got our hopes up, he had his eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything and everyone.

1. Our home will be lived in while we are away. A few details have to be worked out but the answer is here and God is so good! Amazing! Yeah God...Go God...WoooHoo!
2. Garage Sale today was an amazing spectacle. We are exhausted but thrilled with how God used so many...many of which were you...to make this first day of the sale beyond comprehension.
3. Clean carpets, every nook and cranny purged of "stuff" and the feeling that though the time comes quickly...we will be ready. Thanks God for peace of heart and mind in chaos of the past few days.
4. For Caden & the joy of playing with "T" (Thatcher) during the day today. How much we will miss our cousies (cousins for those of you who need interpretations of the Klanderman-ese) and thanksgivings for Garage Sale days of fun.
5. For notes of encouragement, for hugs, for laughs, for smiles, for old friends & new, for the love of God that flows through his people. Amen & Amen.
6. Our police reports for our visas have returned and are all set for our trip. What an answer to prayer! About a week before I thought we'd see them. Go God!

Requests: Ephesians 1:17-19 (Message) But I do more than thank. I ask--ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ, the God of glory--to make you intelligent and discerning in knowing him personally, your eyes focused and clear, so that you can see exactly what it is he is calling you to do, grasp the immensity of this glorious way of life he has for his followers, oh, the utter extravagance of this work in us who trust him--endless energy, boundless strength!
1. Caden's adjustment to all the newness that will be happening in just a few short weeks. For new friends to be made and safety in exploring his new surroundings. For him to be closer to God each day through this life changing experience.
2. That many minor projects will be finished up in the next week. Safety, patience and acceptance of things that just may not get done before we leave.
3. Garage sale tomorrow to finish strong and be packed up quickly to send to Love INC.
4. For a home to be found for Mendy & Steve's cat (ours will be staying in our home...another answered prayer) or peace about what needs to happen if no home is found. (Any contacts would be appreciated)
5. Continued prayers for strength for goodbyes that are to come. They will be hard...but God is good. Just pray.
6. Katie & Robb Lubbers. Pray for God's mercy on their lives, his healing power to wash over them and his strength to lift them up. Pray what God lays on your heart and if you get a chance check out their blog (link to the right) and let them know you are praying for them.

God Bless each of you. At His feet,

Aaron, Amy, Caden, Maya & Lily Klanderman

P.S. If you would like to officially join our prayer team please e-mail us at klandermansgo@gmail.com.