Posts Tagged ‘me’

On the front lines

Posted by Rachel Chapman on Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

If you’re seeing this, we would appreciate your PRAYERS for us.  I’ve left 7 prayer requests, one for each day…

Team Pictures 037 edited w names low resMONDAY - Pray for us as a team – that we would grow together in unity, preferring each other over ourselves, and in everything, showing love.  This will be our greatest witness to the Nahuatl – more than anything we say.

Jesus said:  Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.
Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are My disciples.  John 13.35

clip_image001TUESDAY - Pray for our physical safety as we are in the village.  From our village, it is a long way to medical help.  We are quite remote and during rainy season it is even more difficult to access our location.  It could take us several days to get down to the coast in the middle of rainy season.  If there are any rock slides or mudslides, the road can become impassable.

WEDNESDAY - Pray that we would daily walk with God.  Pray that we would live choosing joy.  Pray that God would put a hedge of protection around us so that Satan cannot discourage, hurt, or hinder us.

THURSDAY - Pray that we would have and take opportunities to grow relationships with the Nahautl people. Pray that in everything – our actions and our words – that we would communicate love and grace.

baby's graveFRIDAY - Pray for a hedge of protection around the Nahuatl people – that their lives would be preserved until they have a chance to hear the Gospel.  Pray that God would already be softening their hearts, preparing them for the gospel, and giving them a desire to know Him.

Jesus said: “For no one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws them to Me, and at the last day I will raise them up.
As it is written in the Scriptures, ‘They will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who listens to the Father and learns from Him comes to Me.  John 6.44,45

making masaSATURDAY - Pray that we would quickly grasp the sounds of the Nahuatl language.  Pray that we would remember what we’ve learned and that it would come out right.  Pray that we would learn more and more of the Nahuatl culture to understand them better.  Pray that we would always have a learners’ attitude.

SUNDAY - Pray that we would be able to rest well, be refreshed and that we would have strength to do what is needed of us each day.

My Team

Posted by Rachel Chapman on Thursday, October 1st, 2009

The new church-planting team among the Meshikanero

The new Las Moras church-planting team

I praise the Lord for the team that He has provided.  It is a unique blend of two mission organizations working together for a common goal – to see God raise up a mature church among the people of Las Moras and the surrounding area.  With diversity of backgrounds comes different perspectives which, as we rely on God for wisdom and direction, makes us a stronger team.

Growing up I saw first-hand how different organizations worked together to reach the unreached, and it has always saddened me when I see the body of Christ divided and not fellowshiping or working together.  I am blessed to be a part of this unique team.

FAQ: Why did you move to another place in Mexico?

Posted by Rachel Chapman on Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
Durango's cathedral

Downtown Cathedral

I, together with my team, moved farther into Mexico because we are planning to move into the mountains to Las Moras to work with the people there. Chihuahua, where I was living before, is a 3 day drive to Las Moras. So, logistically, now we are much closer.  We’re in a large enough town that we can get whatever we need here. There’s even a Home Depot, Walmart, and Sam’s Club!
And, our teammates, the Elkins, are settled here, know the city, and have many contacts in the area.
So, that is why we chose to relocate as we begin to build our houses and move into the mountains.

For me

Posted by Rachel Chapman on Friday, January 23rd, 2009

Please would you pray for me, that I would…

… first & foremost, love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength.

… be tender to the Lord & His leading.

… daily walk humbly with Him.

… be wise in time-management.  That I might not waste time on meaninglessness.