Just Asking

I really don't want to write this post. I don't like talking about money and I definitely don't like asking for it, but in this post I am asking.

Our family over the past two months has received just under 2k for our support, but we only have 1230 in promised support. To top all of that we are coming to realize more and more that our number of monthly support will be closer to 5k/mo than 4k/mo. Therefore we need your help, and I think God likes this because I think He likes when the body really works together.

Anna and I want to humbly ask each of you to prayerfully consider giving to us to help us serve in the Republic of Congo. You know why we are going: because God is leading us there to do our part to fulfill the Great Commission. You know where we are going: Impfondo, Republic of Congo. You know what we will be doing there: We will be using our lives to open doors for the gospel. We know the implications of our asking. We know the economy is not doing so hot right now, we know that some or all of you may be financially stretched. We also know that God is a big God. Believe me, if we did not have to ask we would not.

To give follow these directions:

If you are giving by check then make the check out to C&MA and put Wegner/IFAP in the memo section and mail it to C&MA PO Box 35000 Colorado Springs, CO 80935-3500.

You can also set up an automatic withdrawal by sending a signed and dated letter expressing this wish with a voided check to the same address. The accounts will be debited on the 25th of each month

Other options are at the bottom of our blog site.

Pray that God will raise up financial senders for us, ask God if you are one of those and consider giving to us. If you decide to do so send us an email at swegn001@gmail.com to let us know. This helps us keep in touch with you and helps us know where we are financially.

Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts. Keep praying.

Moral Support and the Colstrip report

Our trip to Colstrip went well and we met and were encouraged by the church there. The weather was a bit iffy with a lot of rain, and the Sunday was also Graduation Sunday and Memorial Day weekend as well. Still we were blessed to be able to visit there.

Today I am posting the help wanted ad for moral support. Please remember that these categories are man made and although there are biblical basis for these they are still to be used as tools only and not had doctrine.

This is probably one of the harder support pillars for me to ask for. It is probably second only to asking for money….I think there are several possible reasons.
1. Satan uses my asking for moral support as an admission on my part that I am demoralized. 2.I fear the “yes men” who will agree with all of our thoughts and not use discernment. 3.The asking for moral support makes us accountable to the givers of said moral support. This is good and I should welcome it and I do but covenant entering does make me nervous some times. 4. In asking for moral support I feel like I am implying that we have not received any. Nothing can be further from the truth.

I also realize that moral support is the foundation of all other supports. Hence the picture of the pillars I also realize that each of those support categories provide moral support and that moral support is integral to each of them

A moral support verse Josh 1:9

Biblical examples of moral support Jonathan and David, Barnabas and Paul, The church of Antioch to Paul and Barnabas
Biblical examples of the lack thereof: Mary's pregnancy announcement to Joseph, Jesus in the Garden.

Wanted: Moral Supporters. We are looking for individuals and groups to fulfill an important niche in our ministry. Must be alive, willing to talk to us, listen to us, offer correction to us, and otherwise guide us. This person should have an active relationship with Jesus and be willing to be supported back. The holder(s )of this position must realize that moral support is a foundation to any ministry and that Christ is our chief cornerstone. They must be willing to build on this foundational stone by encouraging us to live simply, focused, and to be involved where we are. The holder of this position should also be an active listener with us, be willing to take part in commissioning us, and be willing to send us. This is not a paid position but the holder thereof will store up riches in glory. “Yes men/women” and perpetual "wet blankets" need not apply as they are not true supporters. Please send applications to swegn001@gmail.com.

ps you may want to check out the other categories before you commit.