August 2026

Thanking God for:

• An encouraging VBS, with strong attendance from families both in and outside the church.
• A fruitful and productive Synod, along with opportunities to see brothers I am seldom able to see.
• Growing relationships within the congregation, as we all continue to get to know each other.

Please Pray for:

• The beginning of the school year, with all the chaos which it brings.
• Our ongoing confirmation class, with a good number of new potential communicant members.
• Our upcoming move, which will bring us much closer to the church.

August 2026

Thanking God for:

• A fruitful summer leading mission and ministry teams. It has been encouraging to serve with so many from our churches and to be able to encourage our PMU missionaries as well.
• The blessings of fellowship at Synod and hearing how the Lord has been working through the ministries of our churches.
• Thirty years of marriage for Kelly and I.

Please pray for:

• Our daughters: Kelsey as she is due to deliver her baby very soon, Madi as she starts classes for her final semester on campus at Reformation Bible College, and Julia as she continues her education in Radiologic Technology.
• The Great Western Presbytery Teen Camp on missions and the opportunity for Casey to join the camp ministry this year.
• Several young people who are praying about how to serve the Lord with their lives in ministry and missions.

July 2026

Thanking God for:

• Steady attendance with the church core group.
• Joyful fellowship among the church family each week.
• An encouraging and refreshing time we had in Korea.

Please Pray for:

• The children of the church to grow spiritually through VBS and a retreat.
• The Lord’s blessings on the church family picnic at the end of July.
• Growth in number and spirit to become an independent church for God’s glory.

July 2026

Pray For Team Timothy, July 18-25

Thanking God For:

• The safe arrival of all Team Timothy members in Unionville, New York, serving alongside the Doumas at Sola Appalachian Christian Retreat 7/18-7/25.
• The opportunity to serve a pancake breakfast to hikers on the first morning of the trip.
• The fellowship among the team from different churches in the BPC and the encouragement it is to see many who are engaged in the work of missions.

Please Pray for:

• Health and stamina for all team members as they seek to joyfully serve the hiker community and that their service would beautifully accompany the truth of the gospel.
• The gospel to go forth and be an encouragement in the hearts of many hikers that the team encounters along the trail.
• The labors of the team to be fruitful and effective, not only in sharing the Good News, but also in the various projects they are undertaking to be an encouragement to the Douma family.

July 2026

Thanking God for:

• His mercy and grace renewed each day.
• The blessing our children are to us, especially Birch turning 5 this month.
• Our intern, Mercy, helping to keep us afloat during the busy season with hikers.

Please Pray for:

• A troubled local young woman we have befriended who is pregnant.
• The 10 volunteers with Team Timothy that are coming to Unionville July 18-25.
• Appalachian Trail hikers through the summer heatwave.

May 2026

Thanking God for:

• The growth of the church. By God’s providence, we now have a total of seven church plants.
• A very blessed and fruitful fellowship meeting at one of the church plants in Central Myanmar. About 150 BP church members gathered together. We all shared the same conviction that the meeting was both necessary and beneficial for everyone.
• The good news we received when the final examination results for the orphanage home children were released. All of the children passed their exams. We are thankful for God’s blessings and faithfulness.

Please Pray for:

• The children at the orphanage home as they begin the new academic year (2026-2027). Pray for their spiritual growth, physical health, education, and financial provision, that they may remain safe and well cared for.
• Our BP church members, as many are facing great challenges in daily life.
• Myanmar, for protection for displaced individuals, an end to armed conflict, the restoration of peace, and strength for believers who continue to face persecution and hardship.

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.