From: A.C.T.S. <frs@pray4acts.org>

To: A.C.T.S. Prayer in Action Coordinators

Sent: Thursday, 15 October 2009    Subject: Prayer in Action Warriors – Southeast Asia

Dear Prayer in Action Warrior,

 

We have returned from a solid month of caring for Christian leaders cross racially and denominationally. We accompanied members of A.C.T.S. Board of Advisors, Rev. Dr. Bill and Miriam Boylan, who focused on helping the leaders share Christ with their children and grandchildren during their first trip to Australia. There has been a 100+ year decline of the proportion of Australians who profess Christianity.

 

By the grace of God, many of the 250+ leaders are now praying with us and want to come together in A.C.T.S. One Families from Perth to Sydney to Brisbane to Cairns. Thank God for their response to Him through us. Intermixed with our cross continent tour, was the joy of receiving a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser from one of A.C.T.S. Board of Advisors – Australia. It performed well in our trip from Sydney, N.S.W. to Tweed Heads, N.S.W. and then to the Sunshine Coast, QLD and back to the Tweed. We had the privilege of using all 8 seats filled with Tongan and Aboriginal leaders needing a ride to the airport. They want to start A.C.T.S. One Family – Liverpool, N.S.W. and gave two cash gifts!

 

These most recent gifts brought to our hearts the gracious sacrificial gifts of time, treasure and or fervent prayers which friends like you have provided for a Christ like Australia over the last eighteen years. A recent reading of The Message says it all. The Apostle Paul describes the Macedonian churches near the beginning of 2 Corinthians 8 “…They were incredibly happy…The pressure triggered something totally unexpected: an outpouring of pure and generous gifts, and caught us completely off guard.” In the middle of the 9^th chapter, Paul states “God loves it when the giver delights in the giving.” He concluded this chapter with an exclamation which captures our heartfelt sentiments to every giver of prayer, time, or treasure. “Thank God for this gift, His gift, no language can praise it enough!” (Message Bible)

 

Thank you! We have never been so wanted in our 13 years in Australia. 

By God’s grace, in answer to your prayers, A.C.T.S. One Family has grown from 7 couples volunteering their talents in early 2007 to over 125 couples across Australia today developing a worldwide network of 14,000+ Prayer in Action Warriors for a Christ like Australia.

 

Unfortunately, East and West Coast families who volunteered to start an A.C.T.S. One Family prayer evangelism group whom we visited in August have yet to be properly orientated. We are A.C.T.S. only full time volunteers on two continents. We need administrators and coordinators In Australia, Hong Kong and the U.S.. Please prayerfully consider how you might put us together with a person who wants to work for a mission organization that shares their values. We have attached a want ad bulletin or bulletin insert to facilitate your communication.

 

Please especially pray for the fruitfulness of Pastor Mark and Alex Naden. They have brough 150 Aboriginal teens and young adults together from across Australia to a nearby camp in Mt. Tamborine, QLD during the upcoming week.

 

God only knows how He will enable us to be fruitful stewards of your most generous and gracious gift… you and your prayers!

 

In His Love,

Fred and Carol

P.S. In addition to REPLYING to this email, please pray that each A.C.T.S. Prayer in Action Warriors receives and responds to every Praise & Prayer request in A.C.T.S’ attached Aboriginal Praise & Prayer Update.