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CREATIVITY: THE MARK OF WISDOM
By Leona Bergstrom, Co-director, 2nd 1/2 for Him
I’ve spent nearly three decades proclaiming my belief that there is something absolutely wonderful about aging. Deep down in my soul I’m convinced God’s creative work in our lives comes to its most magnificent climax somewhere near the end of the journey. I was reminded of that this week as I meandered through the outdoor galleries of a summer arts festival.
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ARGENTINA (8 workers)
 Mike & Sherry Borstad: visited rural churches in the northwest and confirmed the isolation among rural church planters and pastors and their invitation to the Borstads to work with them. When the Borstad's return from home assignment in 2010, they will focus on resourcing rural pastors instead of ministering in their churches. In preparation for this transition, Mike turned over the lead pastor role to a team of church leaders.
- The seminary year is off to a good start, with 10 enthusiastic students in Mike’s “Introduction to Missions” course.
- Sherry’s monthly English conversation class is growing and opening doors to testify. For the church youth, Mike is teaching two workshops on cults.
- The evangelism/discipleship team is working with nine couples, most of whom do not regularly attend services. Each couple has relational stresses or should clarify their commitment to each other by marriage.
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