Prayer for Visa

It has been over a month since our visa officially expired. (Don't worry. Since we're in the process, we aren't illegal or anything.) I'm writing this blog to ask each of you to take 1 minute during this week and pray for us. 

Our faith is strong that God is in control. We aren't worried about getting kicked out. We aren't shaken by any means. Our prayer is that God would move this process forward this week so we can attend SFC Europe's CONNECT Conference in Germany. The deadline is looming. Katy and I both have responsibilities at the conference that we would like to fulfill. If our visa is not sorted, we cannot leave Ireland.

Most importantly though, we have students coming from Ireland. They will be able to attend even if we cannot. They will learn great things, and their lives will be impacted. However, one of the most important elements to CONNECT Conference is the time and space to build relationships. It is essential that we are able to bond with these students in order to continue pouring into their lives and ministries on their campus'.

You have always been so quick to rally around us through health crises, emotional turmoil, and cultural struggles. Together, God is using all of us to impact the university students of Ireland. Thank you for continuing this partnership as we unite in prayer so more students in Ireland may know Christ.

Eli Robert Edgmon

Alright, so most of you who are connected with us on Facebook or Instagram have seen pics of our new baby, Eli. He was born Tuesday, 14 June at 8:29pm. Everything went very smoothly. If you want specifics about the birthing process I suggest you message Katy. :-)

Thankfully Katy's mom has been with us as well as her grandmother, aunt, and cousin. Also, my (Blake's) mom will be here at the end of June for a couple of weeks to meet the new kiddo. 

We just wanted to say that we appreciate all your prayers this past week. Your constant support and friendship makes being away from family during these times a bit easier. 

CONNECT Conference

The ministry highlight of every summer is SFC Europe's annual CONNECT Conference. It is a dynamic week of learning and growing with other university ministry leaders and students, seeking God for wisdom and empowerment as we continue to follow his call to bless university students of Europe. 

Every year we encourage Irish students and ministry leaders to come with us to CONNECT. It is an important weekend for us to bond together. It's also inspiring for Irish leaders to connect with other Europeans doing the same thing, learning from those who are a few steps ahead in the process. It looks like we will be taking 3-5 students and possible one ministry leader with us this year. Praise God!

This is such an important week, Katy and I try to offer scholarships towards fees to get as many there as possible. The student fee is approximately $240, which is incredibly cheap for the length and depth of the conference. You can help them get there!

If you would like to sponsor a student to attend this amazing conference, click here. Simply write the amount you'd like to give, in the comment box write "CONNECT student", and hit the "Give Now" button. If you would also shoot me a quick message, I will make sure your gift goes immediately to the student. 100% of what you donate will go to the student fee.

As of now, Katy and I are still unsure if we will be able to go as our visa is still not sorted. The second we receive our visa we will purchase tickets. Please be in prayer for this.

Thank you for your prayers and support. Together, we are blessing students and ministry leaders across Ireland. God is using your faithfulness in a huge way! THANK YOU!