MATT TAYLOR

MAY 2012

SINCE PNG
3/26-3/30 Hebrews 4/2-4/5 Mexico Trip 4/9-4/13 The Attributes of God 4/13-4/18 Illinois Trip 4/19-4/20 Romans 4/23-4/27 General Epistles 4/30-5/2 Mexico Trip 5/7-5/11 Acts

AND COMING UP
5/15-5/18 LRI Biblical Theology 5/21-5/25 Contextualization 5/28-6/1 Pauls Epistles 6/4-6/8 Systematic Theology 6/8 LAST DAY

Pilgrim and Hopeful cross over the river of death (Pilgrims Progress) One Month Left
strength and comfort He provides for Christians is... more of Himself. I desire more of a wartime mentality as I grow in my love for Jesus and my desire to see His Name gloried over all the world. I have a growing desire for others to taste and see Him. This life is temporary, and I dont want to waste it, but rather cling to our ascended Lord.

Of fer Holy Violence Towards the Kingdom of God

As the end our Spring semester comes to a close this upcoming month, I just wanted to share some things Ive been reecting on lately. It was the week we were studying Hebrews when I was reading John Bunyans Pilgrims Progress at the same time. Both Scripture and this story by Bunyan have, for Christians, a tug on the heart to enlarge our vision for the rewards coming in the next life and to endure in the sufferings of the present life. This gives Christians a privilege of relating to Christ in His sufferings. I love the imagery that Hebrews pictures of Jesus Christ, currently sitting on His throne, in Heaven, right now. Two pressing things I have continued to see this last year have been that suffering is normative for those who follow Christ, and the

Summer Plans
Im currently working out details for my plans this summer. This includes a trip to Illinois, a scouting trip to Canada, misc. work in Los Fresnos, preparing for the incoming missionary interns this Fall, possibly a trip back to Papua New Guinea, and tentmaking (drawing pictures). Lord willing, my next prayer update will be regarding these details.

Last Mexico Trip

My last visit to Media Luna was the rst week of May. After examining the continual visits this past year, I rejoice in the struggle of working with only a few believers in a village of 300+. Please pray for Oscar (Minervas husband and Arianas father; the family of Christians), who we plan on putting forth more intentionality into discipleship in the months to come.

Prayer Requests
1. For Gods glory to be the joy and mark of my life 2. For myself and the other missionary interns to nish the semester strong 3. For the eshing out of my summer plans 4. For future ministry direction 5. 5. For Oscars growth in Christ

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