tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55040630020410628702024-02-06T21:44:29.825-08:00Beller Prayer UpdatesCaleb Bellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11432075084555152301noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504063002041062870.post-65909936364920750672015-08-31T13:39:00.001-07:002015-08-31T13:39:03.363-07:00Fall 2015 prayer requests<h2>
<span style="color: blue; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Praise Reports</span></h2>
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<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Amazing summer with our 49 AVFL students! Many students began a deep, personal walk with Jesus. We watched the Lord use them in multiple countries to save souls! Some are coming back this semester. All were radically impacted this summer!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Great unity and strength for our summer conference team. Our team did an amazing job serving conferences and guests from around the globe. Pray for refreshing and strength for them after the hot and crazy summer. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We were able to find a new "used" Van. We were able to trade in our old van towards the price for a nice reduction in cost. Pray that it serves our family well.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We found tickets back home for Christmas for under $700 this year!</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The Kiddos start back to school Tuesday, September 1. Pray for peace & protection as they continue in their local Hungarian public school. Pray for wisdom and grace for teachers and kiddos as the desire to learn the materiel and the language. Pray for them to have confidence in Christ in them to do above what they feel able. Pray for us as parents to trust Jesus to do more for them and us in our weakness. Pray for good friends, and daily growth in the language skills. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Students arrive this week, and school begins September 7th</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Pray for a powerful semester. That the students would set their eyes on Jesus. That they would lay aside every weight or hindrance and the sin that ensnares. That they would grasp the height, width and breadth of His love. That they would sense His life change changing Love for themselves. And they would see the world the way He does. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Pray for the staff that we would continue to grow in unity and vision. That Jesus would be working both in us and through us. Pray for wisdom and that we would be lead by His Spirit in our Worship, teaching, discipleship, and fellowship. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Pray that God would continue to send more students. That we might see more and more go out into the mission field before His return. </span></li>
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Caleb Bellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11432075084555152301noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504063002041062870.post-40100612360644030972014-08-24T06:04:00.003-07:002014-08-24T06:05:05.762-07:00Fall Prayer Update<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name">
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Family Prayer requests:</div>
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<li>For Kimmie and I as we juggle the amazing ministry opportunities
this new semester. Pray for wisdom on how to manage front lines ministry with
our kids. </li>
<li>Pray for the Kiddos as all 4 of them will start full time school in
the fall. They will all be in Hungarian school. Cruz in per-school and
the other 3 in the neighboring village 1'st grade through 4'th grade.
Pray for protection and peace for them. The school in in Hungarian. This
will be a huge step for them and us, but we are all very excited to see
what the Lord will do.</li>
<li>Provision for our Christmas trip home. Pray for favor as the kids will miss a few week of schooling </li>
</ul>
Ministry Prayer Requests: <br />
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<li>Classes start Sept 1. We have about 85 students for the semester. Pray for a fresh vision and power to accomplish the Lords plans in the lives of the staff and students. </li>
<li>Caleb will teach John, Life of David (I&II Samuel) Preaching Lab, and a few discipleship classes. Kimmie will be helping lead the women's discipleship as well.</li>
<li>Unity, vision and filling of the Holy Spirit for the team and staff serving this semester. We have some new things the Lord is doing and we are trusting Him to do exceedingly abundantly beyond what we can think or imagine. </li>
<li>Pray for next semester. We are seeing God do great things with
raising awareness for Bible College. We are praying for God to bring a
great harvest of students from around the world, to help reach a new
generation of world changers. We would love to see 120 students seeking
Christ, praying about missions and studying His Word. Join me in asking
the Lord of the Harvest for more laborers (students) </li>
</ul>
Caleb Bellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11432075084555152301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504063002041062870.post-85344054906879375362014-06-15T05:00:00.000-07:002014-06-15T05:00:21.013-07:00Summer Prayer Requests:Family Prayer requests:<br />
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<li>Our Family as we serve together this summer. Pray for safety and provision as we travel to different countries with the A Vision for Life outreach. Pray that our kids will endure and enjoy the traveling. Pray for safety as we ministry and evangelize in different countries. Pray for them to experience boldness and grace as the Lord uses them as well. </li>
<li>For Kimmie and I as we juggle as the amazing ministry opportunities this summer. Pray for wisdom on how to manage front lines ministry with our kids. </li>
<li>Pray for the Kiddos as all 4 of them will start full time school in the fall. They will all be in Hungarian school. Cruz in per-school and the other 3 in the neighboring village 1'st grade through 4'th grade. Pray for protection and peace for them. The school in in Hungarian. This will be a huge step for them and us, but we are all very excited to see what the Lord will do. </li>
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Ministry Prayer Requests: <br />
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<li>Missions conference June 16 - 21 300+ missionaries and families will come to be refreshed and encouraged here to Vajta Hungary. Pray for wisdom in leading the teams that will be serving. Pray for the teachers Phil Metzger, Brian Brodersen, Dave Guzik. </li>
<li>For the A Vision for Life kids that will be serving here June 21 - Aug 2. It will 40 days of up-reach, in-reach, and out-reach. Pray that the Lord will radically impact these kids lives. That they will leave with a closer walk with Jesus. Pray for protection as they travel to and throughout Europe. These kids are from ages 14 - 25!</li>
<li>Pray for my AVFL team: (Henderson family: Jordan, Sarah, Remedy) (Lavie family: Gal, Liah, Noam, and baby Roni) Annie, Jessica, Sam, Norbi. Pray for power and protection for them. Pray for them as they had to raise finances to serve this summer as leaders. Pray that God would bless and empower them to meet the needs of these kids. Pray that God would give wisdom to disciple my team as they also disciple the students. </li>
<li>Pray for next semester. We are seeing God do great things with raising awareness for Bible College. We are praying for God to bring a great harvest of students from around the world, to help reach a new generation of world changers. We would love to see 120 students seeking Christ, praying about missions and studying His Word. Join me in asking the Lord of the Harvest for more laborers (students) </li>
</ul>
Caleb Bellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11432075084555152301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504063002041062870.post-29006281561561028482014-02-26T14:31:00.000-08:002014-02-26T14:32:42.976-08:00February 2014<b>Family Prayer requests:</b><br />
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<li>Kimmie will be traveling to Kyrgyzstan (March 4-11). She will be going with Melanie Billings and Pam Markey. Pray that they have an amazing time of ministry. Pray for protection and fruit as they encourage Jesus Bride the church. </li>
<li>Pray for our kids as they continue adjust to their schedule back in Vajta. Pray for their language skills as they will all be starting full time school in fall, at a Hungarian school. </li>
<li>Pray for Caleb and Charis as they will be traveling with a team of 8 other students to Dublin, Ireland. Pray for provision, and protection. (April 18-27) </li>
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<b>Ministry Prayer Requests:</b><br />
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<li>Pray for the student body, that they would grow in Love and passion for Jesus. Pray that the students would hear His voice as they pray for calling, direction, and gifting. </li>
<li>Pray that God would stir up the hearts of young people around the world, to consider giving God a semester. </li>
<li>Pray for Caleb as he is teaching through the book of Romans, as well as preparing for A vision for life summer 2014!</li>
<li>Pray for wisdom to lead at CCBCE. Pray for wisdom in communicating the vision and heart for this school. </li>
<li>Pray for students as they wrestle with various aspects of spiritual warfare. Pray for them to be filled and overflowing with the Power of the Holy Spirit. Pray that they will experience victory and strength in their weakness. </li>
</ul>
Caleb Bellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11432075084555152301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504063002041062870.post-49828396904586904912013-10-26T13:34:00.000-07:002013-10-26T13:34:05.395-07:00November Prayer requests:<b>Praise Reports:</b><br />
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<li>For an amazing trip to Jordan, with great time of encouraging the church, and strengthening the workers. </li>
<li>For Kimmie as she finished her first international marathon!</li>
<li>For our 10 day teams as the come home from amazing outreaches!</li>
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<b>Ministry Requests:</b><br />
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<li>Pray for the students hearts to be open to the work of missions as they return from their outreach.</li>
<li>Kimmie and I will both be sharing at a Youth Conference this weekend. Pray for boldness, power and wisdom through His Spirit. </li>
<li>Pray for speakers week, for those sharing and those listening. Pray that hearts will be molded and lives changed through the teaching of His Word. </li>
<li>Pray for the Power of the Holy Spirit and Wisdom as Caleb serves as director over the Bible College. </li>
<li>Pray for the Foster family as they make their transition from CCBCE,
into their next chapter of faith. Pray for provision, protection and
blessing.</li>
<li>Pray for the continued growth of the school we would like to have
120 full time students, this will also allow us to have up to 30
subsided students from countries that wouldn't normally be able to
afford the schooling. </li>
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<b>Family Requests:</b><br />
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<li>Please pray for Kimmie and kids as she will return back to the states for a few weeks before me. </li>
<li>Please pray for our trip home for Christmas. Please pray for provision as the travel will be over $6,700 for our family of six. </li>
<li>Pray for continued vision, direction for us we grow in our gifting
and calling here at CCBCE. Pray that we will overflow as a family into
the students and staff we are so privilege to serve and co-labor with. </li>
<li>Continued blessing on our kids as manage home-schooling, ministry,
& family. God has been so gracious to give my wife a double portion
of strength and wisdom. </li>
<li>Pray for finances as this has been a season of investing in many
different needs. Passport renewals, visa renewals for kids (over $500)
Outreaches, Anniversary's, Christmas etc. We are so grateful for all the
Lord continues to provide. Pray for us to be good stewards with what we
have, and generous givers in areas of need. </li>
</ul>
Caleb Bellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11432075084555152301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504063002041062870.post-35078092014335612232013-09-29T13:25:00.000-07:002013-09-29T13:25:27.751-07:00October Prayer Requests<b>Praise Reports:</b><br />
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<li>For a great start to amazing new Semester!</li>
<li>For our kids as they have been doing really well with homeschool this year</li>
<li>Lord provided funds for my Trip to Jordan (Oct 13-19) </li>
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<b>Ministry Requests:</b><br />
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<li>Pray for the Power of the Holy Spirit and Wisdom as Caleb steps into the new role of Director over the Bible College. </li>
<li>Pray for the Foster family as they make their transition from CCBCE, into their next chapter of faith. Pray for provision, protection and blessing.</li>
<li>Pray for the continued growth of the school we would like to have 120 full time students, this will also allow us to have up to 30 subsided students from countries that wouldn't normally be able to afford the schooling. </li>
<li>Pray for myself, Pastor Phil, Paul Billings, and Bill Osborn as we travel to Jordan (Oct 13 - 19) for a Pastors Conference. Pray for the Power of the Holy Spirit through the Word to build up, encourage, and empower these leaders. Pray for protection and peace for us and families as we travel. </li>
<li>Pray for our students as they will be traveling around the world to serve on different outreaches for 10 days. Pray for them to be a blessing to the ministries they will serve alongside. Pray for souls to won, and lives to be changed. </li>
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<b>Family Requests:</b><br />
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<li>Please pray for Kimmie as she runs her first international marathon in Budapest Oct 13</li>
<li>Pray for the family as I will be abroad in Jordan Oct 13 - 19. Pray for peace and protection for them</li>
<li>Pray for continued health and strength during the changing season. Pray for some health things for Caleb, Dental work and his hand. </li>
<li>Please pray for our trip home for Christmas. Please pray for provision as the travel will be over $6,700 for our family of six. </li>
<li>Pray for continued vision, direction for us we grow in our gifting and calling here at CCBCE. Pray that we will overflow as a family into the students and staff we are so privilege to serve and co-labor with. </li>
<li>Continued blessing on our kids as manage home-schooling, ministry, & family. God has been so gracious to give my wife a double portion of strength and wisdom. </li>
<li>Pray for finances as this has been a season of investing in many different needs. Passport renewals, visa renewals for kids (over $500) Outreaches, Anniversary's, Christmas etc. We are so grateful for all the Lord continues to provide. Pray for us to be good stewards with what we have, and generous givers in areas of need. </li>
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Caleb Bellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11432075084555152301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504063002041062870.post-16728004945043959312013-08-17T07:50:00.001-07:002013-08-17T07:50:37.903-07:00Praise Reports:<br />
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<li>The Lord radically blessed A vision for life 2013! Kids got saved. Lives where changed! Our lives where blessed</li>
<li>People where saved on outreaches to the different cities. (Pray for that the fruit remains and seeds fell on good soil) </li>
<li>Everyone made it safely back to where they where going</li>
<li>7 students from AVFL are staying for Fall semester! </li>
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Ministry Requests:<br />
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<li>Our Fall semester begins in less them 2 weeks! Pray for all the new students (over 40) coming. Pray that God would get them here safely. That the Lord would provide for them to get them here. Pray that the Lord would give them a heart of expectancy. That they would be open to all He wants to do. </li>
<li>Pray for the married couples coming this fall. We will have at least 7 married couples joining us for the fall semester.</li>
<li>Pray for the Pastors and Teachers as we desire to teach with Power, wisdom, and grace from the Holy Spirit. Pray that we have His eyes as we plan syllabus, schedule, and assignments. </li>
<li>Pray for our families and the Spiritual warefare that always exists with the radical work the Lord will do. </li>
<li>Pray for a fresh outpouring of His Spirit, for vision, direction, passion, and compassion for us staff; as we seek to bring people closer to Jesus. </li>
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Family Requests:<br />
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<li>Wisdom for Kimmie and I as we prepare for 3 our 4 kids (ages 5 - 10) to be home schooled next semester. Pray also for patience for us and diligence for them. </li>
<li>Pray for me as I prepare for my two classes Acts & Nehemiah. Pray that I have His Spirit directing, guiding, empowering. </li>
<li>Pray for my potential trip to Jordan in Oct. Pray for the provision and protection for me and my family while I would be away. </li>
<li>Pray for Kimmie as she runs her marathon in Budapest in Oct.</li>
<li>Pray for our family as we seek to be living sacrifices, growing together in ministry, meekness, obedience, & love.</li>
<li>Pray for provision for our Trip to states during Christmas break. </li>
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Caleb Bellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11432075084555152301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504063002041062870.post-17594892502347921062013-05-06T05:38:00.001-07:002013-05-06T05:38:30.397-07:00May Prayer RequestsPraise Reports:<br />
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<li>The Israel outreach went amazingly well! Everyone was safe, ministry was awesome. Pray for the seeds that where planted trough outreach and also into the students lives. </li>
<li>No issues for my family while I was away.</li>
<li>Homeschooling resources for fall 2013! </li>
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Ministry Requests:<br />
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<li>This is our busiest two weeks of the semester. We have two weeks of classes, finals, thesis defense, graduation. Please pray for strength and wisdom for the staff and students. Pray that we all finish well. </li>
<li>Pray for the final month of AVFL applications. We are praying for 40+ students. We have 32 right now. Pray that those who have committed that the Lord will provide and protect them during this process. </li>
<li>Pray for the Foundations conference our largest conference is less then 6 weeks away. Over 300+ missionaries and their families will come for a week or refreshing, refining, and responding to work of the Holy Spirit. Pray for the speakers and teams that will be coming to serve. Nations will be impacted through the messages and moments in during the conference.</li>
<li>Pray for the many different staff members dealing with health challenges. It seems that the enemy would love for us to be distracted by weakness and different challenges. Pray for healing, strength and victory for those that ailing and weak. </li>
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Family Requests:<br />
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<li>Strength and patience for Kimmie and the kids as I get through my busiest season.</li>
<li>Wisdom, and grace as Kimmie, I and the team get ready for our first full AVFL summer together. We need discernment as we make decisions about classes, curriculum, outreaches, schedules and even applications. Potentially 40+ kids will going through 6 weeks of life changing classes and outreaches. The warfare will be intense!</li>
<li>Provision and protection for all the outreach's we will do with the AVFL team this summer. 5 different countries! </li>
<li>Protection as Spring / Summer weather is here. The pool is opening up and the kids are enjoying more outside time with family and friends. </li>
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Caleb Bellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11432075084555152301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504063002041062870.post-50565524176679996762013-04-05T07:54:00.001-07:002013-04-05T07:55:33.936-07:00April - Update<u><b>Ministry</b></u><br />
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<li>Please pray for <b>Judit</b> one of our office staff. She has stage IV breast cancer. She is a believer but this news is very difficult and challenging for her family. Pray for divine healing, peace and power. </li>
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<li><b>Outreaches:</b> Please pray for our teams leaving <b><i><u>April 19 - 28</u></i></b>. Pray for the power of the Holy Spirit to work in and through each team. Pray for protection during travel. Pray for the people they will minster with and places they will minister in. Pray that they will reap an eternal harvest. <i>John 4:35-38</i></li>
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<li>Israel</li>
<li>Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan</li>
<li>Debrecen, Hungary</li>
<li>Hamburg, Germany</li>
<li>Sopron and Györ, Hungary</li>
<li>Vajta, Hungary</li>
<li>Salzburg, Austria</li>
<li>Pécs, Hungary</li>
<li>Celje, Slovenia</li>
<li>Adelaide, Australia</li>
<li>Bistrita, Romania</li>
<li>Malisheve, Kosovo</li>
<li>Lviv, Ukraine</li>
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<li><b>Students & Semester:</b> We are moving into to the home stretch of the semester. Please pray for the students and teachers for strength, wisdom, and the perfect work of His Spirit in these final weeks. </li>
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<li><b>AVFL</b> (A vision for Life) please pray for the students who have committed to coming so far. Pray for protection; physically, financially, emotionally, and spiritually. Pray also for those that have not yet committed to coming. We have just over 20 who have signed up to come, we wold love to see 20 more. </li>
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<u><b>Personal</b></u><br />
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<li><b>Charis</b> our oldest turns 9 next week (April 10th) Pray for blessings and joy as she has been a great help during this transition for our family. Pray for a special time with family and friends on her birthday. </li>
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<li><b>Our car</b>; Friday April 5th, we are just getting our car back after 6 weeks of being in the shop. Please pray for all the investment that went in to it to get it back up and running. Pray that the things fixed would last, and that there would be no new problems. Please pray a blessing on Kurt & others for their gifts in helping us fix this. </li>
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<li><b>Our Family</b>; Please be praying for all the challenges, and adjustments with me leaving for outreach: (April 19 - 28) Pray for strength and protection for Kimmie and the Kids. Please be praying also for diligence and grace as we prepare for classes, AVFL, outreach, end of the semester etc. Many things to be juggling right now, but we have been blessed and sustained by His Grace and your prayers!</li>
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<br />Caleb Bellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11432075084555152301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504063002041062870.post-60737350489929290082013-03-01T14:17:00.000-08:002013-03-01T14:17:37.443-08:00Made it to March<b>Praise Reports!</b><br />
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<li>Classes are going well, the students have been very responsive. </li>
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<li>Kimmie is building strong relationships with the students. She is able to disciple and encourage them. I am so blessed by watching the Lord use in powerful ways. </li>
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<b>For our Family:</b><br />
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<li>The kids have been fighting colds on and off. Please pray for strong immune systems, and protection from all the different viruses going around. </li>
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<li>Pray for our car situation. The car broke down last week, we just found out today it will be about $1,000 in repairs. This not only has a financial impact but it looks to keep me from going on a 10 day trip with the students to Israel as well. Please pray for provision and wisdom as we navigate this situation. </li>
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<li>Justice is turning 5 this month. Please pray that he will grow in the things of the Lord. He has a willing heart, but a very active personality. He has a strong will, but he truly is craving the attention of his siblings, family, and friends. Pray the Lord gives us insight into how to bless him and encourage him in these formative years. </li>
</ul>
<b>Staff / School </b><br />
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Our Friends:<br />
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1. Pastor
Kurt Kula & Family left to Cambodia Weds; <u>Feb 22'nd</u>. Pray for
the move, the transition, the opposition, and just God's blessing as
they walk in obedience to His call.<br />
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2. Our prayer this
Semester is about being
transformed. Pray that we all staff and students are being transformed
by the renewing of our minds & hearts. We are going through the book
of Daniel with the students on Thursday nights. Pray the Lord will help
all of them purpose in their hearts to say "yes" to Him. <br />
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3. Please be praying for those the Lord would want to bring to our <a href="http://www.avisionforlife.com/" target="_blank">A Vision for Life</a>
program this summer. Six weeks of Discipleship with kids from around
the globe. Pray the Lord draw and abundance of kids that we might reach a
"large spiritual harvest." <br />
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Thank you all for your prayers, we are so encouraged by your intercession it impacts us greatly. Caleb Bellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11432075084555152301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504063002041062870.post-10204626974892933832013-02-15T07:12:00.002-08:002013-02-15T07:12:52.397-08:00<b>Praise Reports!</b><br />
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<li>Girls are sleeping through the night! God has given them great peace and joy during the last week, huge answer to prayer! Thank you</li>
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<li>Kids are almost back to 100% the flu worked its way through the family. Pray for continued strength and healing.</li>
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<b>For our Family:</b><br />
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<li>Wisdom for Homeschooling schedule. The mornings are actually quite busy here for me with classes and preparations. This has meant a lot more for Kimmie to juggle with all the kids school, and Cruz being only 17 months.
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<li>Justice; just started school in the Village nearby. Pray for friendships, health, and patience for him as he finds
his own little niche here. </li>
<li>Wisdom and Strength for classes. Pray that I can communicate the Truths of God's word in way
that leads these students into a deeper more passionate love of Jesus.
Pray that I am sensitive to see, hear, and share, through the Power of
His Spirit. My Gospel of John class is Tuesday's 9:00 AM (3 hours) /
Epistles of John class is on Weds 1:30 PM (2 hours) </li>
<li>Pray for Kimmie as she has been patient and gracious with me and
kids as we adjust and study. She has been able to keep the kids on
schedule, fit in runs of 10 - 15 miles (in the snow I might add) Pray
the Lord renews her strength and blesses her with enough for each day.
Pray for discipleship opportunities with the students. People she can
pour into and develop close relationships / friendships. </li>
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<b>Staff / School </b><br />
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Our Friends:<br />
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1. Pastor
Kurt Kula & Family leave to Cambodia Weds; <u>Feb 22'nd</u>. Pray for traveling mercies for them, as they move there family of six to a new continent & ministry. The Kula family were pioneer missionaries in Poland for 19 years. They have served here at Bible College making disciples. Now they are launching to help as the work in Cambodia is exploding with radical conversions, and people are so open to the gospel. Kurt and family will help lay a biblical foundation to strengthen the believers, make disciples and plant churches. Pray for the move, the transition, the opposition, and just God's blessing as they walk in obedience to His call.<br />
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2. Our prayer this Semester is about being
transformed. Pray that we all staff and students are being transformed
by the renewing of our minds & hearts. We are going through the book of Daniel with the students on Thursday nights. Pray the Lord will help all of them purpose in their hearts to say "yes" to Him. <br />
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3. Please be praying for those the Lord would want to bring to our <a href="http://www.avisionforlife.com/" target="_blank">A Vision for Life</a> program this summer. Six weeks of Discipleship with kids from around the globe. Pray the Lord draw and abundance of kids that we might reach a "large spiritual harvest." <br />
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Thank you all for your prayers, we are so encouraged by your intercession it impacts us greatly. Caleb Bellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11432075084555152301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504063002041062870.post-90971751842322820102013-02-04T14:00:00.000-08:002013-02-04T14:56:15.217-08:00Classes start today!<b>Praise Reports!</b><br />
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<li> We were able to buy our car today! Big thank you to the Kula family who were patient with this process and allowing us to purchase the car from them. Everything went so smooth with all the official paperwork. </li>
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<i>Please be praying for them as they make their transition to Cambodia in <u>2 weeks</u>. </i><br />
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<li>We are fully unpacked, all our stuff arrived safely and whole. God was so gracious in getting us to Hungary without any issues at any of the airports etc. </li>
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<li>We are grateful for the friendships and families that have made our transition so smooth. Everyone has been so helpful, encouraging, making us feel right at home. </li>
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<b>For our Family:</b><br />
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<li>The hardest part has been for the girls. Each night has been getting a little easier, but the home-sickness is worst at bedtime. Missing family and friends is hard when your 8 & 6. Lot's of tears, but God is slowly building new bridges of faith, and revealing Himself to them. </li>
<li>Justice is feeling a bit under the weather. He just started school today. Pray for friendships, health, and patience for him as he finds his own little niche here. </li>
<li>Wisdom and Strength for classes. It's been a whirlwind since landing. Pray that I can communicate the Truths of God's word in way that leads these students into a deeper more passionate love of Jesus. Pray that I am sensitive to see, hear, and share, through the Power of His Spirit. My Gospel of John class starts Tuesday 9:00 AM (3 hours) / Epistles of John class is on Weds 1:30 PM (2 hours) </li>
<li>Pray for Kimmie as she has been patient and gracious with me and kids as we adjust and study. She has been able to keep the kids on schedule, fit in runs of 10 - 15 miles (in the snow I might add) Pray the Lord renews her strength and blesses her with enough for each day. Pray for discipleship opportunities with the students. People she can pour into and develop close relationships / friendships. </li>
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<b>Staff / School </b><br />
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Our Friends:<br />
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1. Pastor Arpi leaves for a week trip to India for an evangelical crusade / outreach. Pray for strength & health, and that the Power of the Gospel would change lives.<br />
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2. Pastor Jeremy Foster leaves to Serbia this weekend for outreach. Equipping ministry leaders out in Serbia to study and teach the Word.<br />
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3. Pastor Kurt Kula leaves to Kiev, Ukraine to teach a youth conference. Pray for Him that these youth would respond to the messages and their hearts would open.<br />
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4. Our prayer this Semester is about being transformed. Pray that we all staff and students are being transformed by the renewing of our minds & hearts.<br />
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Thank you all for your prayers, we are so encouraged by your intercession it impacts us greatly. Caleb Bellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11432075084555152301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504063002041062870.post-59319525060234950652013-01-12T21:45:00.000-08:002013-01-12T21:45:04.954-08:0010 days till lift-off!<h2>
<i>Praise Reports!</i></h2>
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<li>Cruz got his cast off! He suffered a hairline fracture last month. X-rays showed good bone growth, he is back up and running!</li>
<li>Looks like we have a buyer for our car here in the states! Just got it detailed and ready for sale. Pray for a smooth transition. A friend of friend wants to purchase it for his wife. He is dealing with some health issues, please pray for healing for him. </li>
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Prayer Requests:</h2>
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<u> Before we go:</u></h3>
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<li>Good health... tis the seasons for colds etc. Pray that Cruz gets better quickly and the rest of our colds do not get worse before the flight. </li>
<li>Strength for our families through the roller coaster of emotions. Please pray for the Lords comfort on our families as they go through the process of sending, trusting, releasing us. </li>
<li>Blessings on the co-labors who have blessed us financially, emotionally, spiritually. Pray the Lord would multiply each seed of faith. That it would produce a harvest of souls for the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. </li>
<li>Pray for a Blessing on the home of the families that hosted us. Pray the Lord would give them favor and abundance for their service unto Him! 3 John 1:5-6</li>
<li>Please pray for favor with all our bags, traveling items etc. Pray that all our items arrive safely and without issue. Please pray the airlines would honor all our arrangements and a peaceful travel. </li>
<li>Pray that these last few days will be productive and peaceful. We desire to share our vision, strengthen our relationships, and enjoy this season as we follow the Lord into this next chapter in grand adventure.</li>
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<u>In Hungary </u></h3>
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<li>Pray for my two classes next semester. The <u>Gospel of John </u>and the <u>Epistles of John</u>. The Gospel of John will be a <i>3hr</i> Class 1x a week and the Epistles a <i>2hr</i> Class 1x a week. Pray the Lord will give me wisdom as I study and prepare the classes, assignments, and overall structure. </li>
<li>Pray for the kids the Lord will bring to AVFL. Lisa, others, and myself have been handing out flyers and sharing the vision for this years <a href="http://www.avisionforlife.com/" target="_blank">A Vision for Life Program</a>. </li>
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Caleb Bellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11432075084555152301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504063002041062870.post-38300413381872914742012-12-18T15:47:00.000-08:002012-12-18T17:45:48.698-08:00December 2012<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: blue;"><i></i></span>We are so grateful for your guys prayers and support here are few things you can join us in prayer for currently:<br />
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While we are still here: <br />
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<li>Peace as we are learning to live simply during this time of transition</li>
<li>Grace & Patience for homeschooling. Pray that the kids will be attentive during the transition</li>
<li>Blessings on the families that have opened their home and shared their lives / homes with us before we go.</li>
<li>Strengthening of relationships with family and friends as we prepare for a season apart. </li>
<li>Strength and grace for our families as they partner and launch us back into full time ministry. Pray for comfort and grace that only Jesus can give. Peace that passes understanding. </li>
<li>Protection for a family of 6 as we prepare physically, financially, emotionally, spiritually for this new chapter. </li>
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For the move to Hungary:<br />
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<li>We are praying about purchasing a car from friends who will be transitioning to do ministry in Cambodia. Pray for wisdom and financial provision. We will need to sell our car in the states hoping to get about $6,000 & the van we are looking to purchase from them they need about $8,000. We want to try to give them what they are asking because these funds will go to helping them get started in their ministry. They also have 4 kids and are giving us a good deal on the car. Pray for provision as the Lord will need to provide the extra funds. </li>
<li>Next semester starting Feb 2013, pray for the students who are coming, pray for us for the classes we will be teaching. I am going to be teaching the Gospel of John as well as a class on the Epistles of John.</li>
<li>Pray for trip, we will fly from LAX on Jan 23 to London and arrive in Budapest Jan 24th. Pray for good health for all the family while traveling, safety, all our bags to arrive, as well no issues with traveling, paperwork etc. </li>
<li>Grace and strength as we rebuild and renew friendships and relationships with the staff and students. Pray for Kimmie with the homeschooling, kids scheduling, jet lag etc. </li>
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These are some of our specific prayer requests. We will continue to update them and keep you guys aware of all that is going on. Thank you again. We would not be able to do all of these things with out your partnership in prayer with us.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span class="vnum"><a href="http://www.blueletterbible.org/tools/printerFriendly.cfm?b=Phl&c=1&t=NIVP&x=5&y=6#">Phil 1:3-5 </a></span> <i>I thank my God every time I remember you. <span class="vnum"><a href="http://www.blueletterbible.org/tools/printerFriendly.cfm?b=Phl&c=1&t=NIVP&x=5&y=6#">4</a></span> In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy <span class="vnum"><a href="http://www.blueletterbible.org/tools/printerFriendly.cfm?b=Phl&c=1&t=NIVP&x=5&y=6#">5</a></span> because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,</i></span><br />
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