(Above:  Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia / Parliament)

July 2, 2016

Dear PTH Friends,

Since the last post, we have been to the following parliaments to pray:
Colombo, Sri Lanka (6/16)
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei (6/22)
Jakarta, Indonesia (6/26)
Bangkok, Thailand (7/1)

Next on the list is Tokyo, Japan, and then working our way back to Alaska.

Again, your prayers have paved the way for divine appointments.   We have experienced much favor, even in areas that could be easily overlooked … like “extra weight”.  No one likes extra weight, spiritually or in the natural.  Nonetheless, with the variety of airlines we have flown on also comes the variety of weigh allowance.  We have had much favor in this area.  Sound insignificant in the big scheme of things, but every detail matters … just like every prayer matters.  And we are so grateful!

Parliament in Jakarta, Indonesia)

Through Nancy’s home church, we had a connection with a pastor and his wife in Jakarta, Indonesia.  It worked out that we were there on a Sunday morning and Nancy was invited to speak in the morning service.  Most would consider it a ‘small’ church body, but they were HUGE in Spirit!  The worship was incredibly sweet and powerful!  Nancy’s message was a right on word for this church.

(above:  Church in Jakarta)
Traveling from country to country seems like a rather vast notion at times, and you can imagine the countless people and variety of people we see throughout the airports and walking on the streets, etc.  Each one so valuable to HIM; a soul. “And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died for them and was raised again.” (2 Cor., 5:15).  Thus, ‘small church’ body is an interesting term when looking at some of the word studies of “church” or congregation from the greek.  Church comes from the Greek word kyriakos – “belonging to the Lord” (kyrios).  How about ‘small congregation’??? Congregation – means to ‘gather a flock’ – which refers to people and not places or institutions.
Bangkok, Thailand

That quickly narrows a country into one soul!  “The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9)

How encouraging!  The Lord is patient because He desires every ‘church’ comes to repentance.  Puts a whole new meaning into “Country Church”.  

Whether a church or one soul walking down the street, the Lord is concerned and He is answering your prayers because of who He is and because of His love for His church!  Thank you for your faithfulness!

We also had a short transition time in Hong Kong.  Nancy and I were able to connect with our “Hong Kong” buddies!  We were so blessed!  You know those people we meet in life and though we are separated by miles, when we do reunite it is as though time nor distance every separated us?

Hong Kong friends …..

Well,  that’s how it is with our Hong Kong friends; Like time nor distance ever existed – just picking up were we left off and sharing together the wonders of our Awesome God!  We were so blessed to connect … God’s favor!

Blessings to All!

Sincerely,
Sarah Tarter,
PTH Prayer Facilitator