One-by-One

But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them,
because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.
--Matthew 9:36

One thing I love doing is aimlessly driving through the back roads of Lisbon and exploring different areas of the city. This past weekend we drove across the bridge in search of a new beach. At one point we stopped and were able to look back across the river to the city of Lisbon. For as far as I could see there where apartment buildings. Our building alone is home to 24 families and that multiplied by the buildings I could see (and those I could not) is a staggering figure. I was reminded of this verse from Matthew and my heart was broken - there are so many sheep who don't know the Shepherd. Pray with us as we seek to share His wonderful news with the lost sheep of Portugal, one-by-one.

Prayer
*As always, language!!!
*For a team from Kansas-Nebraska coming in June. We will be helping them in an area where a new church plant in developing.
*Pray for our physical needs - strength, energy, and time-management.

Praise
*Andy went to get a haircut this week at a new place. After talking for a while, he found the owner was a struggling believer and she asked him to pray for her business before leaving. Pray we can nurture this relationship and be an encouragement.
*We continue to be amazed at what God can do with our broken Portuguese!
*Our oldest nephew graduated HS this week! Congrats Cody!