3 Years

3 years! The time has absolutely flown by for us. In the past three years, we've moved houses three times, met numerous friends, birthed our baby boy, and learned more about ourselves than we ever thought possible. We have seen SFC Ireland take steps forward, reaching more and more students. 

We miss everyone at home, but we know that God still has more for us to do here. It is a blessing for us to work alongside the Irish people who are truly making a difference in a nation that needs Jesus - a nation that was once a place where He was sought after and celebrated. Jesus can be the centre of this nation once again! 

To everyone who prays for us and supports us: thank you guys so much. It is an understatement to say that you are the ones who make ministry opportunities happen. Every conversation we have with a student would not be possible without you. Thanks for being with us in this! 

Blake and Katy: Marriage Counseling

Let me begin by saying that our marriage is great. It's probably better than it ever has been. Are we perfect? No. That is why we went to see a counselor. (Sorry if the title implied marriage trouble. Gotta love a good hook. Haha.)

The past three years living in Ireland have been some of the best, hardest, funniest, worst, weirdest days of our lives. We've switched cultures, left family, had a baby away from 'home', etc. These things can be incredibly taxing on a relationship. In fact, there's a lot of strain that we don't even realize is there! So, to set ourselves up for success in the longterm, to keep our marriage awesome, and to ensure Eden has a healthy home to grow up in...we saw a marriage counselor. It was a great experience. In fact, we decided to keep going on a monthly basis for a while. 

If you're married (or engaged), let me strongly  suggest you try it. We don't wait until the car breaks down to change the oil. Don't wait until there's trouble to see a counselor. Pastoral counseling is wonderful and important. But a good professional counselor has particular tools and training to bring things out of you and your relationship. When trouble inevitably comes, you'll be in a great position as a couple, trusting God to walk you through whatever may come.

Just a random thought from the Edgmon's. Thank you for all your prayers and support. We love you all and can't wait to see what the next few months holds! 

Busy Spring

Hey everyone. Here's a quick snapshot of the next two months coming up so you can be aware of our schedule and pray for us.  (These are singular events in addition to our weekly schedule.)

• 5 March - AGI's DREAM Conference video shoot
• 5 March - St. Mark's Church Worship & Creative Team's VISION NIGHT
• 9 March - SFC Dublin's God on Tap
• 9 March - Trinity College Dublin Chaplaincy Review Board interview (discussing events from the past year.  
• 9 March - AGI's East Network gathering.  
• 14 March - Expect Conference at St. Mark's Church
• 14 March - AGI North Network gathering
• 19 March - AGI Dublin Network gathering
• 20-22 March - St. Mark's Church Chapel Group Retreat (university student ministry) 
• 24 March - AGI SW Network gathering
• 30 March - 3 April -- Blake takes graduate course at CTS
• 6-8 April - AGI's DREAM Conference (Blake will be leading worship)
• 24 April - 4 May -- Blake will be in Oklahoma for meetings, services, and to attend OKAG's Century Leadership Conference and District Council. If you would like Blake to stop by your church, please let us know. There are still a couple of spaces available and we would love to connect with you!

Thank you so much for all your prayers and support. Together we are making a difference in the lives of Irish students.