| Love Letters from the Abeggs: |
| "…to those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ: May Mercy, Peace, and Love be multiplied to you." (Jude 1:1) |
| | Significant Decisions, Changes & Request for Your Prayerful Input |
| | Greetings friends, praying partners and Kingdom investors!
I last wrote you on the eve of flying to Chile to be with Claudia's family at the passing of her father. This was a good, encouraging, exhausting, and important time to be with them to both grieve together and enjoy being close. The boys were able to join us, and we took Claudia's mom and nephew on a retreat to the beautiful Lakes District in the South, and then spent more time around the family home in Rancagua. Thank you for your prayers as we continue to work through grief and next steps on both sides of the family. |
|  | Part of Our Extended Family in Chile.
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|  | Left: Claudia and Mom, Maria Teresa. Right: Dear Friends, Pastor Roberto Rivera & Family Bottom: Jeremy, cousin Gaspar & Nico enjoying the view in the South of Chile
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| | Claudia's health, and the management of Grave's Disease is overall improving little by little. Her body continues to adjust to the thyroid medications, and we see the "hyper & hypo" cycles more clearly, as the rhythms become less extreme and we understand better how to arrange our activities during these times.
Though these months have not been idyllically restful for Claudia as well as my own recuperation from exhaustion over this past year, we've seen the Lord's mercy, guidance, and care in so many ways. Together, we continue to seek Him for our next steps, even as our "mini-sabbatical" wraps up. |
|  | | Years ago, I wrote about my tension in spending a few more dollars for a bus seat, as opposed to standing room only between two cities in Guatemala (see post: Rumors of Glory blogpost). Though this is small Quetzales (Guatemalan currency) compared to planting churches or assigning workers to partner ministries, Claudia and my ongoing prayer is for wisdom to steward well everything we've been given. Whether finances, possessions, relationships, networks, or the very days, months and years our Lord has allotted this side of eternity.
Looking ahead, our passion is to steward well the coming years, and apply the experience, understanding and dare I say… wisdom of over a quarter century alongside and in partnership with Latin ministries. We've left a new team over Central America and the Caribbean with Mesa Global (the new name for United World Mission), Jeremy graduates next spring from New St. Andrews College, Nico has launched his own videography company, and we believe the Lord is leading Claudia and I into the next phase of labor in His fields, though we don't know where this will be as of yet. It's an exciting time as we consider new opportunities. Nothing is "off the table", and for this, we ask you to join us in prayer.
As we conclude our sabbatical, we continue serving with Mesa Global, but are anticipating stepping away from an organization we've been part of for 24 years under three different names: LAM, UWM & Mesa . Those we serve alongside, along with others, form our " counsel of many" (Prov.15:22) and are supporting us in prayer, wisdom and connections as we explore new options, trusting that the Lord will ultimately guide our steps. In the meantime, we continue to advise on projects and missionaries, while lifting our heads to look around and see where we can best be of service in the coming years, even as we lift our hands in prayer over the process. We anticipate, and are asking for His direction. |
| A few memories, friends, partner ministries, and events that have been on my mind as I write you. From top left: 1) National Partner Ministry Summit -Costa Rica 2018. 2) Jeremy & Nico trying to keep up with mom and dad's travel schedule. 3) ProMETA, a Central American partner ministry equipping leaders and the Latin Church through online training. 4) Praying with our dear Chilean friend and fellow missionary over the Latin American Association of Christian Writers. 5) Celebrating the 4th of July in Costa Rica with fellow missionaries. 6) Visiting Centro Esdras in Guatemala with fellow missionaries Carrie and Justin Stafinski, and Director Israel Ortiz who equips, supports and trains churches and staff through theological training and integral, wholistic support. |
| | Please join us in prayer, seeking the Lord for clear guidance, provision, and for open doors for us to serve Him, His Kingdom, and His Church. Utilizing well the time and the resources He provides.
A huge "Thank You!" to each and every one who has been and continues to be Kingdom Partners through prayer and financial support. As we hear answers we'll be sharing them with you in future updates. In the meantime, I'd love to share more and hear from you. I've set up an appointment calendar for anyone interested in simply catching up, or hearing about possible opertunities or people we should connect with in this process. PLEASE DON'T HESITATE to give me a time, we miss talking with so many of you, and you may be part of how God helps direct us, at least through praying with one another.
And again… Thank for your ongoing intercession, support and encouragement!
May the Lord provide you with the same guidance that we ourselves are seeking, as we boldly ask: "…Your Kingdom come, Your will be done…"! |
| | "Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things".
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