the gk diaries: May 2011

The Davis Family

And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.

–Hebrews 12:1b &2

Family Update:

Mukama Yebazibwe! (Praise the Lord in Luganda)

This year has been quite eventful to say the least. On Nov 11 @ 11:53am our second son Ezra Courage was born and he has been an absolute delight. It is fun to see our sons grow up and it seems like this second time around feels easier than the first. Grant is still at the University of Oklahoma in Norman just completing his first senior year as an Education major and Katie is enjoying being a stay-at-home Mom. At the beginning of the year Grant was promoted from his position at the OU IT Help Desk to a Computer Repair Technician. Overall we have been very blessed.

The Plan:

Last summer, after being in Africa for nine weeks, we found ourselves completely exhausted. We talked seriously about what our plans were for the summer of 2011. All we could think about was our comfortable life in Norman. As soon as we got back God had a different plan. Quickly Grant found himself leading not just one trip to Africa but two! We are all very excited but we need your prayers as Grant juggles work, school, family, and managing two completely different mission trips.

South Africa:

Grant will be serving this summer from June 1^st to June 19^th
He will be leading a team of 12 college students from Journey Church. www.journeychurch.tv
They will be serving with an organization called Going North that is passionate about using Africans to reach Africa for Jesus.
Trip opportunities include one-on-one evangelism, AIDs Orphans outreach, and as a leader, fostering Biblical truth and love within my fellow college students.
Currently Going North serves all over South Africa, Botswana and Swaziland so ministry could be taking place in any of those locations.

Uganda:

Just six days later from June 25th to July 11^th. Grant is returning to Uganda for the third summer in a row.

Grant will be returning to serve with Calvary Chapel Entebbe. calvarychapelnorman.com
This time he will be leading a team of eight men from his home church Calvary Chapel Norman.
Last summer amazing opportunities arose to teach Ugandan’s basic computer skills and to troubleshoot sick computers. Also, there is a farm project located 15 minutes across Lake Victoria that always has work available and there has been an incredible opportunity recently for rebuilding a widows deteriorating home.
Our heart for Uganda continues to grow as we develop stronger and deeper relationships with the nationals.

Needs

Prayer! It can never be stressed enough how much we need prayer. God has been incredibly good to us in His provision for these trips. ~~We do still have a financial need of about $3,000.~~ Praise God that He has provided above and beyond our financial needs! Any further assistance in prayer and fasting would be a huge blessing while we minister around the globe.

Our desire is to see people get excited about the Gospel, the Kingdom, and Africa. So what we really want and need is a community of people who will prayerfully remember us as we go out.

Prayer Requests:

Our Contacts: That God blesses their ministries and opens many opportunities for us to serve and encourage them.
Pray for the health and wellness of our family as Grant travels and Katie stays home with the boys.
That God would impart wisdom to us as we pursue His calling in our lives as parents and followers of Christ.
Provision: That God will continue provide beyond our wildest dreams.(Eph 3:20)

Contact Info

For mid-summer trip updates continue to visit our blog!

gkdiaries.blogspot.com

Grant & Katie Davis

1632 Cara Jo Dr

Norman, OK 73071

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