May 2026

• Four families who recently became charter members of our church.
• Encouraging unity among the body and regular attendance at worship.
• A good first school year for our kids at private school.

• Men who are both biblically qualified and acceptable to the congregation to be our first elders.
• Our family’s plans to sell our house and move closer to the church.
• Our summer ministries, such as camp and VBS, as well as a clear direction for midweek and children’s ministries moving forward.

April 2026

Thanking God for:

• A wonderful time with churches in the Great Western Presbytery sharing the work of PMU with the brothers and sisters there.
• The opportunity to be promote PMU at the WRS Taber Lecture Series.
• The love and support of so many brothers and sisters, young and old, across the denomination who constantly uphold our family in prayer and send encouragement to Kelly as her cancer journey continues.
• Kelly’s ability to continue to work with PMU and that her cancer and treatments have not hindered her work.

Please pray for:

• Wisdom and guidance for a clear plan to treat Kelly’s cancer. Her recent scan showed 3 tumors that are still present after surgery that were not visible to the doctors. Please pray as we consider radiation, medication changes, and a second opinion that is scheduled for May 4th.
• The ongoing preparation for Casey as he leads both the English Camp Team to Brazil and Team Timothy to Unionville, NY this summer. Pray for physical endurance with all of the travel and more importantly, that the gospel would go forth and be effective in the hearts of those who hear it.

April 2026

Thanking God for:

• One couple and one family who newly joined the church.
• A recent covenant baptism.
• The Lord’s blessings on various counseling opportunities.

Please Pray for:

• The believing spouses of those who regularly attend, but do not yet know Christ.
• Regular attendees to join and build up the church together.
• The businesses run by our members to bring glory to God.

April 2026

Thanking God for:

• His Faithful Provision. Life in Myanmar remains very challenging due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the political situation and rising global tensions, have caused a significant increase in the cost of living. Yet, by God’s abundant grace, we continue to stand firm. We praise Him for His unfailing protection and faithful provision through every difficulty.
• Teaching Program. We are currently conducting a teaching program for the children at the orphanage during the summer holiday, which will run until the end of May. It includes Bible lessons, English, music, crafts, and vocational skills. We thank God that the program is going well. Please pray that this season will be fruitful, and that the children will grow both spiritually and practically.
• My Daughter. We thank God that my daughter received an award for her drawing at the district-level competition. We praise the Lord for His goodness and grace in her life.
• Once again, your steadfast love, prayers, and partnership in the gospel. Your support is a great encouragement to us as we continue serving the Lord in these challenging times.

Please Pray for:

• Combined Churches Fellowship (End of the Month). The program will include choir and Bible memorization competitions, and I will be sharing a message on Biblical worship. Please pray especially for transportation.
• Rebuilding of one Church Building. Please pray that God will enable us to finish the remaining work and that it can be completed before the rainy season begins.

April 2026

Thanking God for:

• An almost complete healing of Doug’s partially torn ACL.
• Connections at various churches that have been a blessing to our mission work.
• Recent visits with family and friends.

Please Pray for:

• Us to have good energy for the busy season of hikers starting up soon!!
• Our preparations for a Team Timothy (short-term mission) visit to Sola this summer.
• The Lord’s blessings on us in connection with hikers on a spiritual level.

March 2026

Thanking God for:

• The strong engagement among the BP with PMU short-term mission efforts this summer. We are sending teams to assist the Leamans with English Camp in Brazil and to work with the Doumas along the Appalachian Trail in Unionville, NY.
• The English Camp Team Members: Damian Brown, Evan, Anna, and Kaija Eskola, Michael, Virginia, Katelyn, and Joanna Lain, Natalie Newton, Anselm Prussic, Abigail Rowland, and Madison Southerland, led by Revs. Doug Leaman, Casey Southerland, and Elder Kim Conner.
• The Team Timothy Members: Jackson Becker, Linda Chaffee, Judah Eskola, Abigail Moelker, Kyra Parker, Carlie Sharpshair, Aidan Shatto, Madison, and Micah Southerland, led by Revs. Doug Douma and Casey Southerland.

Please Pray for:

• The members of both teams as they prepare for upcoming opportunities to serve the Lord and share the gospel, that they would be strengthened both physically and spiritually.
• Provision of funds for each of the team members, that finances would not be a hindrance or a burden.

June 2025

Thanking God for:

• The safe arrival of William Przybyl, SOLA intern, and the good start to the internship already.  William will be working alongside the Doumas through July 18th.
• Providing all the funds needed for the entire Soli Deo Gloria English Camp Team.
• The collaboration with BP churches and individuals to support PMU’s short-term endeavors through financial giving and prayer.

Please Pray for:

• The SOLA Internship to be a positive experience that is beneficial for William, and an encouragement to the Douma family as well as they work together to minister to hikers this summer.
• The pastors, team leaders, and English Camp team members as they each prepare for upcoming teaching opportunities, workshops, and every-day interactions with Brazilian students.  That the gospel would go forth clearly and make an impact.
• The Holy Spirit’s work in the hearts of both hikers in America and campers in Brazil to be open to the gospel message that is shared with them.