Chrysalis Ministries

Fall Trip . . . number 2

We're off to Budapest and looking forward to seeing long-time friends.  And we'll try and get over a little bit of jet lag for a couple of days.  Then we fly to Zagreb, Croatia where we'll attend the third International Chrysalis Institute - Europe.  Over 40 Participants will attend from Czech Republic, Hungary, Malaysia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Singapore and Wales. Darwin and Darlis Anderson from Iowa, John Terrill from Seattle, and Dan and Patty Winter from Colorado Springs will be Resource People (sharing information on the subject of leadership and leading discussions), as will John. It will be great to see long-time friends and meet new ones who will be attending.

Following the Institute, we will be in Serbia for about a week, where the Winters and John will be speaking and teaching.  We are very excited about seeing our friends, these gifted younger leaders, and contributing to the ministries in that part of the world.

We will greatly appreciate your prayers. 

blessings, carol

Great trip to Singapore and the Philippines!

Fall Trip. . . number 1 . . . began in Singapore where John lectured to church leaders of Bethel Presbyterian Church on a Saturday afternoon, 5 September.  Topic:  Small groups and being effective.  Over the past 10 years we've gotten to know many of these wonderful friends and we had a great time reconnecting and sharing.  We always enjoy being in Singapore and worshiping and learning together.

The Philippines   Well, we arrived in Manila on our wedding anniversary and had a wonderful dinner, served in elegant style by our friends in this excellent hotel.  The staff had prepared a "zero-fat" cake for our celebration, and we enjoyed sharing it with friends on the hotel staff. 

The main reason for being in the Philippines was the International Chrysalis Institute -- Asia, which was held in Subic Bay Free Zone.  Over 45 people met for four days of interaction, sharing of ideas and learning from some outstanding Resource People on the subjects of The Leader as a Good Steward.  It was a significant time of personal growth and development of younger leaders, and we were thrilled to see God at work in each life.

Home for a week(trying to deal with jet lag and catch up on mail!), and we headed on 4 October for Santa Barbara and the El Montecito Presbyterian Church where John preached in the two Sunday morning services. In the evening we enjoyed a fireside chat on the subject:  "The Church in Eastern and Central Europe."  What a great time to be with friends at this outstanding church, one of our partners in Chrysalis.

These times are difficult times financially for non-profits such as Chrysalis.  However, we feel called to continue as long as funds are available and trust God for His provision.  It's tough at times, but what an adventure!

NOTE:  Chrysalis has been making our friends and supporters aware of the financial needs in the Philippines following the deadly floods (just 4 days after we left, water was waist deep around our hotel!).  Please contact us if you would like to give (we will wire all donations by mid-October).  Several of the Institute Participants had great losses and members of our hotel staff lost everything!  The typhoon hit with 16 inches in 12 hours, a record amount of rainfall!  I know they would appreciate your prayers as well.

blessings, carol

Busy summer, busy Fall approaching . . . we are almost packed for the 24-hour trip to SE Asia.  Travel – we get very tired of it, as any frequent flyer will understand.  But we love arriving in places where we have friends, new and old, and partners with whom we share in leadership development.  We continue to thank God for blessing us with good rapport and the chance to serve Him in partnership with gifted and bright younger Christian leaders in some strategic places in the world.

On this September trip we will be in Singapore, Manila, Philippines.  The International Chrysalis Institute – Asia will be held in the Subic Bay Free Zone with outstanding Resource People lined up to share and interact with the approximately 40 younger leaders who will attend.  If you think about it, please pray for us and those with whom we will teach and speak.

Many of our friends have prayed for my sister, Trisha, who was so critically ill since June.  She has come through the ordeal by God’s grace, and just this past week her trach was removed and she is breathing on her own.  She has a long rehab ahead of her, but we are so thrilled that God answered our prayers “the way we had hoped He would”!  Thank you for your prayers.

I will try and post as we travel, and put some pictures here as well. So do check back here to share with us if you can.

Happy September!

Carol