The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever. ~ Isaiah 40:8
PHOTO ABOVE: Spring is here! In August, Ken’s birthday gift was tulip bulbs. They are now appearing and brightening our back yard.
Pray for Tyndale…
URGENT PRAYER: At the start of the academic year, Tyndale rejected a student that was initially accepted. He owed Tyndale some funds but was avoiding payment and as staff continued to request the funds he became more and more unpleasant. We then discovered online that someone matching his description (including a photo that is clearly him) was wanted for crimes in the UK and was also charged with crimes in Canada. We have passed the information on to Dutch Immigration but they said they will not do anything. Tyndale therefore cancelled his application. He is currently in the Netherlands on a student visa and when Tyndale cancelled the extension of the student visa he hired a lawyer and is threatening to sue Tyndale. He says if we admit him he will drop the case. There is a hearing next week!! If he wins Tyndale could also face a fine of €27,000. PLEASE PRAY!!
Tyndale in Africa: Gunnar has a vision to partner with Bible Colleges and Seminaries in Africa (and elsewhere) to make education more accessible. The challenges for students to come to the Netherlands are huge and for many they need to leave spouses and children for up to three years. Right now the number of trained pastors in North America is 1 trained leader to 230 people. In the 10 / 40 window there is 1 trained leader to 450,000 (yes – you read that correctly!) If we can set up Tyndale campuses outside of the Netherlands and resource and staff it with visiting professors and graduates it would multiply the impact and reach of Tyndale.
PHOTO ABOVE: The countries/regions in the box is the 10 / 40 window.
Grad Rome Trip. On Sunday (22nd) we head to Rome with the graduating students. Please pray for travel mercies and blessing on the remaining months together.
Ken’s next class begins 1st April. The class is a core class on Discipleship and Evangelism and has 14 signed up. Pray that the Lord will use Ken to equip students for effective ministry in this important topic!
Thanks & Prayer
Alpha. Alpha finished on Monday. All three new participants are attending church (and have been for three weeks!) Pray for next steps with them. Possibly a Bible study.
Good Friday Service at Tyndale. Pray for Easter services for opportunities to invite friends and neighbours. We will have a Good Friday service at Tyndale and an Easter Service on Easter Sunday.
