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“Prayer Requests for Schraders' Peterborough, Ontario Trip”
Categories: Author: David Carrozza, Elder Articles
Prayer Requests for Schraders' Peterborough, Ontario Trip
In January of this year, Jeff Smelser, who preaches in Pennsylvania, sent out an email requesting preaching assistance on behalf of a small group of Christians meeting in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. The group does not have a full or part-time preacher, nor do they have elders. The email request was passed along to Jason Schrader, and so the journey began.
On July 2, Lord willing, Jason, Lisa and their kids will drive north heading to Niagara Falls, then to Buffalo, and hope to arrive in Peterborough on July 5 to begin a month-long work with the 20-25 members of the church in this moderate sized community of about 145,000 Canadians. Veterans Parkway is providing Jason with some financial support as he engages in this work. Jason has already had several communications with Joseph and Cecilia Li, members who are serving as his primary point of contact.
During the month of July, the Schraders plan to do as much work as can be arranged with the saints there, including the 10 Sunday and Wednesday night regular services. Jason has lessons planned to cover 1 John, topical lessons on Bible Archeology, and lessons on how to prepare and present Lord Supper talks. As time and arrangements permit, Jason also may present lessons on the Minor Prophets, one of his favorite OT subjects.
There are several other possible times, topics and opportunities to teach and edify this small group up north as well as for the Schraders to enjoy the fellowship of saints they’ve never met. This is also a great opportunity for the saints at VP to have fellowship in the preaching of the gospel and the building up of fellow Christians in another country.
Prior to their departure and while they are in Canada, updates may be shared in the News & Notes about their journey plans, the trip itself and progress made during their mission work. Please keep this good work and the Schraders in your prayers, both for safe travels and for good fruit from their endeavors.
