A letter for all the supporters around the planet

Dear brothers and sister in Him:

I am now on the jet back to London Heathrow airport, seat 38c BR67, EVA airline. When most of the people are sleeping, I finally have some quite time with myself and debrief. As I looked back the past two weeks, the journey back to Asia was just beyond comprehension and overwhelming. I was originally looking for kind of break (even for one or two days) after all these challenges in Northwestern Europe. But I was wrong. In 16 days, I had traveled around the planet in 10 different cities, 7 different countries (Scotland, England, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mainland China, and now France!); talked to so many people in various age groups and shared my testimony in 3 fellowships and 4 churches before the mission conference. And the best part is the opportunity to share my stories with my non-Christian friends and family elders.

I have no idea how magnificent influence He had made during the time I was NOT around. One of my best friends, Shawn, had made his mind to go into mission field in the central Asia right after his PhD this year. My college mates (none of them are believers) considered to support OM ship's ministry in a very practical way . And in the mission conference, I learned to stay focus on specific candidates and supporting groups who are interesting in OM ministries, because there were just too many!!

I thank you for being with me and support thru prayer and gifts. I t had been quite a draining trip. Great responsibilities, traveling and facing people, and same time seeking God's guidance thru circumstances, these are things booming into my life.

As I mentioned just now, I am on my way back to the crazy-pace DOULOS life. I pray God will keep helping me grow in His special plan. There is still a long way to go. And many options are ahead of me in few months time. Please keep your good works being my partner in this ministry. We are the witnesses at this crucial moment that God puts His hand on an ordinary person.

I quote Uncle George's word for the end. He was the main speaker in the conference. When I was translating for him in the interview with the biggest Christian News paper, his final words moved me, big time. "Don't be discouraged! The church doesn't understand your vision or your work, the financial support is not coming in regularly... this is a day-by-day, step-by-step journey with God. We got to go one step at a time! And God teaches us and let us understand His plan through circumstances and difficulties..."

Well, one step at a time. Press on.

Prayer points:

1. Back on the track: Next coming ports, Rouen in France, Bremen in Germany, and Nantes in France will also be challenging as UK and Holland visits. My commitment with Tour and PR team haven't finished yet. Pray God that I can run the race well.

2. Supporting front line: different individuals and fellowships can stay focus on the vision to support His ministry. And the seeds which were sowed during the conference can grow in their hearts. And pray that the Holy Spirit continually motivate and challenge them.

3. Future plans: There are a few invitations for my future after ship's commitment; Logos Hope the new ship, continue with DOULOS ministry, and of course - the OM TW representative. I need you to pray with me for the further confirmation and peace. And meanwhile, I can seek God's will and be clear which will be the best way to glorify His kingdom.

Ray Peng

July 10, 2004