The Shore Family, Scotland
(Above - The castle on Holy Island, England)
July, 2015
Dear Praying Friends,
Katie had a funny experience with our Nelson (5) in Sunday school on Sunday. She was
asking him what Moses said when God called him at the burning bush. She said that
Nelson put his hands on his head and yelled, “Great God! I can’t!” It was a bit unexpected
in its intensity and took her by surprise. He summarized Moses' response pretty well. And
at times, that is probably our response as well as we get our marching orders from the
Lord. Please pray that if we respond in that way here in Scotland that we would also say,
“But by your grace, I will.”
We have enjoyed this past month of the ministry. God allowed our visas to go through
without difficulty. It’s a comfort to have those in hand. We now have permanent residence,
which has many benefits. Our church also had blessed meetings with the John Van
Gelderen family. We invited many people to attend and some promised to come.
Unfortunately, their promise didn’t get them out to the meeting. However, some Christian
friends came out and Laura’s unsaved mum, Maxine, came. Maxine professed faith in
Christ, but it seems that it was just a profession. Please pray that God will continue to
work in her heart. Our church came out of the meetings refreshed and encouraged by the
faithful preaching of God’s Word. The fellowship meeting was well attended and the Van
Gelderen's ministry on that day was a particular blessing.
Our church also did well in giving a generous love offering to the Van Gelderens. Our two
oldest children participated significantly for what they had. I said to Katie, “I don’t know
how, but God is going to bless them for that.” The next week, my oldest found a ten-pound
note. This past week, the other child received an unexpected cash gift in a church birthday
card with a wee note saying, “I felt like the Lord wanted me to send this.” I’m thankful for
those teaching times with my kids as they learn to give. We are very thankful for the
sacrifice of those who financially participate in our ministry. It is our prayer that God would
as evidently bless you for your generosity to us.
We have important ministry opportunities on the horizon. If you receive this in time, please
pray for our Children’s Gala Day (children’s fair) tent on 27 June. Please also pray for our
Holiday Bible Club (VBS) on 20-24 July.
Thank you for your part in upholding our ministry in prayer. We must have God’s power to
do the work He has called us to do in Scotland.
Benjamin, Katie, Kay Lee, Benson, Logan, Parker, Nelson, & Mac Shore
Playing miniature golf at Kilconquhar
Castle.
Celebrating 15 years of Marriage!
The Lord provided for us to stay a
night at this wonderful castle in Fife.
Happy Birthday Benson!
Mary Lynn Van Gelderen singing at
the Revival Meeting.
The Van Gelderen's Celebrated their
30th anniversary while they were here!
Our church gave them some Scottish
gifts.
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Our mailing address is:
54 Clerk St. Loanhead, EH20 9RG