Time is Flying!

My semester here at Moody is coming to a busy close! This is my finalweek of classes, and many papers and projects will be turned in(hopefully :) ) by the end of the week. Next week I will take finalsin three of my classes and the following week I will be serving themany pastors that come to Moody's annual Pastor's Conference. My dadwill be among them and I am excited to be a blessing to these men thatserve so faithfully, as well as earn a little extra money to puttowards my fall school bill. :) Then it will be home for my brotherswedding and off to Japan! Time is flying so fast!
A few updates:First of all, there has been a lot of deliberation the last few weeks,on the part of the World Venture coordinators in Japan, of where tobest place me for the summer. There were several churches wanting tohost interns, so the questions was, where would we be most effective?and what locations could best ensure that we would meet the academicrequirements of our internships? After finalizing my location, thepastor's wife became ill this last week and the church decided thatthey could not host me. So,we're back to the beginning. Please PRAYfor Janet and Leon, World Venture field coordinators in Japan, as theymake the decision on my location for the summer. This is crucial inselecting curriculum and resources! I hope to know within a few days.
Also, thank you so much to all of you that are praying faithfully forme! What an encouragment it is that this endeavor is not a solitaryone, but each member of the Body plays its part through prayer, givingand going! I was blessed by a send-off from my church in Chicago,Grace Bible Church, this Sunday. Knowing that I am going on behalf ofso many is a blessing and confirmation. To those of you who havegiven, thank you so much! This truly is a partnership.

Pray:
1) That a specific location will be finalized very soon.

2) For the remaining $650 that I need by May 10th.

3) That God would strengthen Park, Melissa and I spiritually andphysically during the next few weeks before we leave.

4) That God would continue to soften the hearts of the students wewill be interacting with.

5) For many opportunities to spread seeds both in Japan and as wetravel to and from.

Thank you for your prayers and support!

Co-laboring with you,
Anna Martin