Dear Family,
February is here. As a community, let’s make this a season of prayerful preparation. Brian and Jennifer are currently discerning and building the teams for the upcoming weekends. Please continue to pray, encourage, and support them both. Many can tell you that listening to the Spirit in the process of building a team is a sacred season. Please lift up Brian and Jennifer as they seek clarity and peace in this process. Pray also for your part in these weekends. Team member applications are still needed. Apply as you are led.
It’s not too soon to submit candidate applications. Most will want time to pray, and it can be difficult for some to schedule a 3-day weekend. It is wise to ask early. Pray + discern + ask. A personal invitation and an encouraging conversation can make all the difference.
A few items to make you aware of:
- There will be a day soon when our supply building at Camp Clark will be moved to a nearby location, as requested by the Camp Clark board. If you are willing to help with this move, please get in touch with a board member, Jason, or me.
- The Secretariat board is prayerfully discerning if weekends beyond 2026 should continue at Camp Clark. Please join and pray for God’s wisdom in this decision.
Most of you are aware that, sadly, Jennifer and Joey lost their home to a fire last week. Thankfully, they were unharmed, but the home was a complete loss. Many of you have already reached out with support, and some have provided financial assistance. The Board would like to offer additional support from our Fourth Day family and will use the offering collected at Saturday’s Ultreya as a love offering for Jennifer. Details for the Ultreya are below. As a reminder, anyone is welcome to attend an Ultreya, including someone you have invited to a weekend. It has proven to be a good way to help potential candidates feel comfortable.
As we look ahead to Men’s 97th and Women’s 96th, it can feel as though these weekends are sure and easy events. The truth is, they only happen through your deep commitment and faithful support. Allow me to challenge you to earnestly pray this week, asking God to reveal His call on your life regarding these weekends.
Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
De Colores!
Lay Director
Kenny Quinton