The van Reijns
Psalm 144:12Psalm 144:12
12 That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace: polished: Heb. cut
states, “May our daughters be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace.”
Matthew Henry wrote the following thoughts in response to this prayer of the Psalmist: “When we see our daughters…adorned with the graces of God’s Spirit, which are the polishing of that which is naturally rough, and become women professing godliness…we think ourselves happy in them.” This certainly is our spirit and prayer as God has entrusted Miriam Joy to us on September 24th. We are grateful for a safe delivery and sober at the privilege and responsibility of rearing her to God’s glory.
Website
We are putting the finishing touches on our ministry website and hope to start using it soon to post some more frequent updates on shorter term prayer requests and events. We also have up to date information on the spiritual needs of the Netherlands and our expanded ministry strategies. We are very excited about this new avenue of communication and commend it to those of you who are especially interested in God’s work in Western Europe and in the Netherlands in particular. Our new website address is www.HollandForChrist.com
Support and Meetings
With another mouth to feed in our family, our support needs have slightly increased, which means we are sitting at the 50% mark. For those of you who have prayed for 60 scheduled meetings for 2009, the current count is 59. We are running out of time and slots for 2009, but the goal of 60 may still be a reality. Either way, we are very grateful for how the Lord has opened doors for us in a time when churches are generally having fewer missions meetings.
Prayer Requests
- Daily growth in grace through God’s Word
- Effective ministry to the churches.
- A full schedule of meetings for 2010.
- Solid partnerships with like-minded churches.
- Increased evangelistic opportunities.
Serving Him Joyfully,
Theo and Sarah van Reijn
