June 27: Tim & Barbara Douglass, Tumalo, OR
Tumalo is just a few miles NW of Bend, an area that is growing rapidly – at least it was before the economic downturn. We are between the Cascade Mountains and the High Desert, surrounded by opportunities for outdoor recreation. This brings lots of people to the region, creating opportunities to reach out. Tumalo itself has largely changed from rural to a bedroom community with everyone traveling to Bend or Redmond to work & play. This creates a community where people have few local social connections with one another; as a church we try to fill that niche. Pray that the new members and leaders in the church will continue to grow in the Lord and strengthen the church. Pray for opportunities to share the Gospel in the community and to build relationships with the people. Pray that our recent fire in the Fellowship Hall will serve as an opportunity to be a witness to the community. Pray for my (Tim’s) health that I will be able to keep up with the ministry.
