Thanks for all the support!

We feel grateful having just cleared the full two weeks mark for the 2008-09 ministry year to have such wonderful support from a number of individuals. We have had different ones step forward to bake us special treats once a month (using the church's kitchen, a state law requirement), helping tutor various students, letting us know of their prayer support; and most recently, Pastor Paul, our head pastor at Wakarusa Missionary Church wrote a letter to the entire church body letting the church family know what we are about and the various ways they can get involved if God so leads them.

We were again reminded of a promise in Isaiah that we have claimed which says, "I will answer them before they even call to me. While they are still talking about their needs, I will go ahead and answer their prayers!" It is humbling, and awe-inspiring, to see God begin to answer those prayers as we continue to watch our waiting list numbers grow and seek him for more 'workers for the harvest.' (We are confident that if God has brought so many children, and families, to be a part of The Compass, He will provide all that is needed to accomplish His ministry and will).

It has also been humbling and gratifying to be building relationships with the attending children, and their families these past few weeks - nothing beats a hug hello, or goodbye, from an attending child, or a thank you from a grateful parent. Several, on both counts, are expressed almost on a daily basis.

We continue to joyfully anticipate what God has in store, which we are quite certain is above anything we can think to ask, or imagine, as we establish a routine with the attending children, and expectantly wait upon the Lord for His provision of the remaining volunteers needed. Thank you Pastor Paul, our Compass Board members, Compass volunteers, and all other individuals for your participation, support, and prayers. We can attest to the fact that none of it goes to waste - God is a work here!