New Year, new chapter…
Something has been in the mind of God for a while, but only recently set in motion. When our friend and fellow missionary, Sharon Pierrot (from back in the days of evangelistic Christmas musicals in Costa Rica!), found out that we had returned to Canada, God put on her heart that Robert might be the answer to her earnest cry for help. She flew over to visit us for a few days from Vancouver, B.C. in December, where she is the National Director of Christ For the City, Canada. She asked us to pray about Robert becoming the Regional Director of Christ For the City International here in Ontario.
Something has been in the mind of God for a while, but only recently set in motion. When our friend and fellow missionary, Sharon Pierrot (from back in the days of evangelistic Christmas musicals in Costa Rica!), found out that we had returned to Canada, God put on her heart that Robert might be the answer to her earnest cry for help. She flew over to visit us for a few days from Vancouver, B.C. in December, where she is the National Director of Christ For the City, Canada. She asked us to pray about Robert becoming the Regional Director of Christ For the City International here in Ontario.
…new mission field…
Early January, Robert made a trip to the main Headquarters of Christ For the City, International (CFCI), in Omaha, NE, to participate in the orientation and to meet with the Board of Directors. He was officially extended an invitation to return to CFCI once again as a full time missionary, serving in the role of Regional Representative for Eastern Canada, under the authority of the Canadian Director, Sharon Pierrot. Like they say in Costa Rica, “the tortilla has been flipped over” (an ocurrence now in the opposite direction), since Robert would be yet another case of a Latin American missionary serving in a spiritually needy area of North America!
Early January, Robert made a trip to the main Headquarters of Christ For the City, International (CFCI), in Omaha, NE, to participate in the orientation and to meet with the Board of Directors. He was officially extended an invitation to return to CFCI once again as a full time missionary, serving in the role of Regional Representative for Eastern Canada, under the authority of the Canadian Director, Sharon Pierrot. Like they say in Costa Rica, “the tortilla has been flipped over” (an ocurrence now in the opposite direction), since Robert would be yet another case of a Latin American missionary serving in a spiritually needy area of North America!
…renewed vision…
We are excited about this new adventure, as Robert makes church contacts in Southern Ontario, offering the partnership and collaboration of Christ For the City. CFCI’s vision is: “No place without a witness; no church without a vision; no person without hope.” Besides networking with churches to help meet the needs of their cities here in Canada, our goal is for Robert to facilitate at least two short term mission groups to Latin America per year. Though far from “home”, being involved in CFCI again is like having a little of home away from home! It’s a joy to be “back in the loop” in the CFCI ministry and working with our CFCI family again, after an absence of eight years (we moved to Honduras in Jan.’06)!
We are excited about this new adventure, as Robert makes church contacts in Southern Ontario, offering the partnership and collaboration of Christ For the City. CFCI’s vision is: “No place without a witness; no church without a vision; no person without hope.” Besides networking with churches to help meet the needs of their cities here in Canada, our goal is for Robert to facilitate at least two short term mission groups to Latin America per year. Though far from “home”, being involved in CFCI again is like having a little of home away from home! It’s a joy to be “back in the loop” in the CFCI ministry and working with our CFCI family again, after an absence of eight years (we moved to Honduras in Jan.’06)!
…new roles…
Roxanne will continue to work at her job in London as an insurance claims specialist. Her income, however, does not cover our regular monthly expenses. Robert needs to raise monthly support in order to meet our family needs, as well as cover his travel and other basic logistics costs for running the regional office (like a newer laptop and a second vehicle). Now that Roxanne has been through the three month probationary period at her job, she will be able to apply to sponsor Robert for his Canadian residency. For now, he will receive a letter from Christ For the City that will allow him to live here without a visa as a lay minister. Believe it or not, he is a missionary to Canada!
Roxanne will continue to work at her job in London as an insurance claims specialist. Her income, however, does not cover our regular monthly expenses. Robert needs to raise monthly support in order to meet our family needs, as well as cover his travel and other basic logistics costs for running the regional office (like a newer laptop and a second vehicle). Now that Roxanne has been through the three month probationary period at her job, she will be able to apply to sponsor Robert for his Canadian residency. For now, he will receive a letter from Christ For the City that will allow him to live here without a visa as a lay minister. Believe it or not, he is a missionary to Canada!
…new family adventures…
Three family highlights: Robert's brother, Tony, came to visit us from Florida the first week of Feb. He saw the Niagara Falls for the first time, quite the bone-chilling experience; an upcoming couple's retreat in West VA for Valentine's Day weekend. Our costs are being waived by the hosts; and Roxanne's 50th birthday celebration with her siblings, who will drive in from different cities on Feb. 22nd for her special day!
We covet your prayers as we set out on this new adventure. We are trusting Jehovah Jireh to provide all of our needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus (Phil. 4:19) Please pray about joining our regular prayer and financial support team. The info on how to partner with us financially is below.
Three family highlights: Robert's brother, Tony, came to visit us from Florida the first week of Feb. He saw the Niagara Falls for the first time, quite the bone-chilling experience; an upcoming couple's retreat in West VA for Valentine's Day weekend. Our costs are being waived by the hosts; and Roxanne's 50th birthday celebration with her siblings, who will drive in from different cities on Feb. 22nd for her special day!
We covet your prayers as we set out on this new adventure. We are trusting Jehovah Jireh to provide all of our needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus (Phil. 4:19) Please pray about joining our regular prayer and financial support team. The info on how to partner with us financially is below.
May God grant you His strength, joy, and peace, as you put your trust in Him!
Robert, Roxanne, David, and Julianna
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- In USA, please make donations payable to:
Christ For the City International
P.O. Box 390395
Omaha, NE. 68139-0395
- In Canada, please make donations payable to:
Christ For the City Canada
P.O. Box 75509 RPO Edgemont Village
3034 Edgemont Blvd.
North Vancouver, BC V7R 4X1
…and attach a note specifying: for Robert Grego
