Merry Christmas from the Molter Family in Fergus Falls

Merry Christmas!

Maybe you are having a difficult time this Christmas, maybe your not but know someone who is, Christmas is a time to remember that God is with us. Jesus hasn't forgotten about you even if it feels as if others have. His name is Immanuel, which means "God with us." Jesus said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5). From the original language, it literally could read something like this: "I will never, no never, no never leave you or forsake you." He is going to be with you in the sad days. He is going to be with you on the hard days. He is going to be with you in the happy days. He will be with you through all of your days.

Many people loose sight of the real meaning of Christmas during this season and the truth is what they are really longing for, deep down inside, is not Christmas cheer, but Christ. Yes Christmas is more than merrymaking, it's about the Messiah; its more than doing goodwill, it's all about the good that God has done for us. Even Dr. Seuss in the "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" got it right that Christmas comes without ribbons, it comes without tags, and it comes without packages, boxes or bags. Yes Christmas doesn't come from a store, because Christmas means a little bit more.

Christmas is more than exchanging presents as it's about the best present of all time that we can have His presence in our lives. Anyone or anything short of that will disappoint. That is what this season all about. It is about Immanuel, God is with us. He is here for you, but have you received Him? He's the best free gift of all time.

 

Praise God for:

• The new relationships we are making here, it's been slow but very good
• The wonderful times we have been able to spend together as a family
• The opportunity to share with the saints at Calvary Chapel Fargo (if you would like to you can also listen to the study at: http://www.calvarychapelfargo.org/sermons/?sermon_id=616)
• All of you who are supporting our family through your prayers

Please Pray for:

• Our next outreach only one week away on New Years Eve where the theme is "Don't just make a resolution, make an Impact!".
• Also for our outreach after that which is a Strengthening Your Marriage 6-week class, please pray for us to have boldness to invite people to come to these outreaches
  
• Us to keep depending upon the Holy Spirit and for us to follow His leading and His timing
• Our house back in Chico to sell and for the Lord's will to be done
  

Thank you so much for your love, prayers and support for our family! And please let us know how we can be praying for you. 

Pastor Tim Molter

Jesus loves you!   Acts 20:32
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Thankful!

 
Joshua ready for the day | Joshy helps with breakfast | The cold sets in...

Hello Friends and Family,

We have so much to be thankful for in these times and the biggest thing that we can be thankful for is simply that God loves us. When we put our trust in the finished work of Jesus who died on the cross for our sins, was buried, and rose again from the grave we then become a child of God. All of our sins are forgiven and we are rescued by His great grace. And God also gives us a peace that surpasses all understanding when troubled times come our way. Storms come and storms go, but we can be thankful that our God never leaves us and is always with us.


Sometimes you just gotta | Operation Christmas Child in MN | Date night, PTL!
get into a Bible character.

We are so thankful for all of you who read our updates and join with us in this ministry. And we pray that you will have a wonderful Thanksgiving this year with the Lord and with your family and friends. Be blessed and may the words found in Psalm 100 lift up your heart up as you remember that 'His mercy is everlasting and His truth endures to all generations'.

Praise God for:

• Love gifts in His perfect timing: We were able to purchase a DVD-player earlier this month for our My Hope America with Billy Graham outreach. We were also able to purchase a block-heater for our car so it starts up when it gets below 20 degrees outside. And we praise God for the gifts we have received for Joshua and for us to have a date night. Matthew 25:40. Thank you Jesus!
  

Please Pray for:

• Our families health in California and for the peace of God. Matthew 19:26. There are some very tough times are ahead.
  
• The spiritual battle is going on here: our fellowship's website was been attacked by an online hacker and we have been facing denial-of-service attacks as well. We are now onto our third hosting provider. Ephesians 6:12. We pray the Gospel continues to get out!
  

Thank you so much for your love, prayers and support for our family! And please let us know how we can be praying for you. 

Pastor Tim Molter

Jesus loves you!   Acts 20:32
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Update from the Molter Family in Fergus Falls

"Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day." 2 Corinthians 4:16

Dear Friends and Family,

We are so thankful for all of your help as we traveled to California and back home to Minnesota and for the many hugs and words of encouragement you gave to us.

Praise God for:

A wonderful trip to California - Had safe travels and received encouragement.

 

Our reverse Trick-Or-Treat night - We went house-to-house on Halloween and gave away candy with an invite.

The 'My Hope America with Billy Graham' outreach - We had five people join us for an awesome time in the Lord.

Sunday Night Bible Study - We now have more people coming, and one of women continues to be such a blessing to us.

Online Outreach - We are recording our Bible studies and putting them online on our website. We are not sure who they are but people are listening online and we pray it blesses them.

Young Adult Outreach - We are forming new friendships at Ignite which is a college group that meets on campus at M-State.

Our Local Salvation Army - They are once again able to serve lunches to the community with their new Food and Beverage Operation License.

The Weather - We praise God for warm days and cold days (yes, even when the temp is below 32*).

 

Please Pray for:

Our Family - Please pray for the health of our immediate and extended family.

Our Sunday Night Bible Study - We are excited to see a hunger for the Word of God. Pray for growth spiritually.

Our continued outreaches - We are having divine appointments all over town. Pray for us to have boldness in our everyday conversations.

Our Home in CA - We had to make some hard decisions and are dropping the price. We pray for it to sell quickly and for it to bless the right family.

Our Church Plant Here - As we continue steadfastly in teaching the Bible and continue to fellowship and pray together. May we continue praising God as He adds to the church daily those who are being saved.

Thank you so much for your love, prayers and support for our family! And please let us know how we can be praying for you. 

Pastor Tim Molter

Jesus loves you!   Acts 20:32
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Calvary Fergus Falls - Church Plant Update

Hello friends,

There is a correction on the time for the Outreach Fellowship at Calvary Chapel Chico. It will be from 7-8:30pm instead of 6-7:30pm. As many of you know Pastor Chuck Smith went home to be with the Lord on October 3rd and there will be a tribute service (http://pastorchucksmith.com) which will be simulcasted before the Outreach Fellowship. Sorry for the confusion, as we just found out. As Pastor Chuck would say "Blessed are the flexible for they shall not be broken".

Thank you so much for your love, prayers and support for our family! And please let us know how we can be praying for you.

-Tim Molter

Acts 17:17 "Therefore he (Paul) reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and with the Gentile worshipers, and in the marketplace daily with those who happened to be there."

Hello friends,

After reading this passage I was recently challenged to go into my marketplace where there is daily personal interaction. So I went to a coffee shop (those of you who know me best know I don't regularly drink coffee) and as I did some work on the computer I found it encouraging that they were playing solid Christian music. As I let the owner know that I really enjoyed the music being played she told me just a minute before her separated husband was complaining about the terrible music as he stopped by. Praise God that it was the perfect encouragement she needed. The coffee shop has been open for about four months now and the owner Kim desires to have it be a Christian coffee shop for the Lord. Please join us in praying for Kim and Mike and their relationship with each other and with the Lord.

Praise God for:

• The many encouraging words from CC Chico youth group students
• The care package and gifts for Joshua from CC Chico children ministry workers
• The new connections we are making here, it's been slow but very good
• Blessed times we have been able to spend together as a family
• Our friends in St. Paul who we got to know better and for the opportunity to share with them (if you would like to you can also listen to the study at: http://www.ccsaintpaul.org/teachings/?sermon_id=809)
• You supporting our family through your prayers

Please Pray for:

• Us as we all fly out to Chico for a wedding. We will be leaving Wednesday on 10/23 and fly back Tuesday on 10/29. (This will be Joshua's first time on a plane and our dog Coco also)
  
• Our next outreach only three weeks away on November 7th using the My Hope with Billy Graham campaign, and for us to have boldness to invite people to come
  
• Us to keep depending upon the Holy Spirit and follow His leading and His timing
• Tim as he serves and eats lunch on Fridays at the Salvation Army with those in need (update: just as we were about to send this email out we found out they were just forced to stop their lunch program due to no operating licence with the health department. Pray for the paperwork to be processed quickly and for those in need)
• Us as we seek to make God honoring decisions about our house back in Chico

We hope to see you all at the Outreach Fellowship at Calvary Chapel Chico on Sunday, October 27 from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. Thank you so much for your love, prayers and support for our family! And please let us know how we can be praying for you. 

Pastor Tim Molter

Jesus loves you!   Acts 20:32

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Visit to California

(scene from 'A Bug's Life' which reminded me of our "parachute drop" church plant)

"Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain." John 12:24

Hello friends,

This year as we are planting a Calvary Chapel in Fergus Falls, MN we decided to use Harvest America as our first outreach for our church plant. We have only been here for about two months now and hosted at our home. We were able to get our outreach posted in our local newspaper and handled out about 25 personal invites, however even with the "Minnesota nice" culture here no one showed up to our home. Should we feel discouraged? The enemy would say yes and so would the world, but we were obedient to what the Lord called us to do and left the results up to Him so for us success is simply being obedient to the Lord. So we stay strong in the LORD.

We are now better known in our community and our neighbors know where they can go for help and for prayer. We are also encouraged by finding another person who entered names into the Harvest America Prayer Cloud from our area and hope to someday meet Jennifer H. We have also launched a website in our community: http://ccfergusfalls.com   God has great things planned for our town of Fergus Falls and He loves the people here very much. We know that slow and steady growth is healthy and that's what we seek. Please be praying with us as we make an effort to build relationships in town here with the goal of sharing the Gospel message.

Jesus was the friend of men, not avoiding them, but seeking the lost. It was truly said of Him, "This man receives sinners, and eats with them." We must not avoid people but truly be intentional in seeking to talk to people and get to know them, even over a meal. Just as planting a tree takes time, we are once again reminded that the Church plant here is going to take time. Getting to know a new community takes time and we are seeking to see one life changed at a time through the power of the Gospel. May the Lord bless you as you pray for us, thank you!

Below is our scheduled visit to California for a family wedding. We were able to squeeze in sometime to share so we hope to see you all at the Outreach Fellowship.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013	Fly out from MN to CA	All Day
Friday, October 25, 2013	Calvary Chapel Chico - Men's Friday Morning Fellowship	7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Sunday, October 27, 2013	Calvary Chapel Chico - Outreach Fellowship	6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Tuesday, October 29, 2013	Fly back to MN from CA	All Day

Thank you so much for your love, prayers and support for our family! And please let us know how we can be praying for you. 

Pastor Tim Molter

Acts 20:32

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Church Plant Update

"Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; 

Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness." 

Psalm 143:10

Hello friends,

Praise God that He desires to teach us His will for us daily and lead us into the good works He has planned and purposed for us to do daily. We are starting to really make connections here with the surrounding churches and local pastors. This has been good because it allows us to share our vision with them and reassure them that we are not here to take members away from the church they pastor but to reach the lost who don't know the Lord. 

As we learn more about the spiritual condition of the local churches and people here we have found so far this to be a very religious area. Many people here will claim to be part of a church group yet they don't even regularly attend the services that church provides. There is a huge need for the Word of God to be simply taught here line upon line from Genesis to Revelation. We are so thankful for the Lord calling us here and yet we ask you pray with us as we seek to do the Lord's will.

Here is a link to a video we made on our drive out from California to Minnesota: https://www.youtube.com/v/p-ge1O-3SZQ

Praise God for:

• Ed and Connie who were missionaries in Asia for over 30 years. Such an encouragement to us in being faithful to whatever God gives you to do.
• Rain. This region is an agricultural area so we are thankful for the rain.
• Friends in California who called to check in on us and encourage us in the Lord.
• Fellow Pastors in town who get together monthly to talk. Wow how different Calvary Chapel really is. Praise God for differences but also for what unites us in Jesus.
• A weekly Men's Prayer group that Tim has been blessed to plug into.
• Helping us build relationships as we boldly share the Gospel.
• Our silly box-spring being sold after it was in our living room for over a month because it didn't fit upstairs. We learned to be content and yet to not stop praying.
• People here learning as we share with them that a church is not the building but the fellowship of believers in Jesus Christ.
• Using Tim to plant a seed of truth into the life of Andy R. who is one of our cities Police Patrol Officers as Tim did a ride-along with him. (Gave Tim a new prayer life for law enforcement)

Please Pray for:

• Leroy - We had a great talk about Jesus and he received a Gospel of John. Pray for him as he needs to get his eyes off of others and onto Jesus. Pray for his Salvation.
• Emily - Works at a Family Hair Salon. We had a great talk about Jesus and she received a Gospel of John. Pray for her relationship with her Grandmother and for her to surrender her life to Jesus.
• Kevin - He lives in Elbow Lake and received a Gospel of John. Pray for his Salvation.
• Rodger - He served our nation for 30+ years in the military and received a Gospel of John. Pray for his mind and heart to be open to the Gospel and for his Salvation.
• Randi - And her family are our neighbors and their hearts are open to the Gospel. Pray for their Salvation and forgiveness from past mistakes.
• Our upcoming outreach using Harvest America and our weekly Bible studies to follow. 
• Us to have wisdom with the house back in Chico, to sell, rent or other? 
  
• Tim as he meets with Chaplin Brad next week to talk about making hospital visits.
• Us to depend upon the Holy Spirit as He leads us to share the Gospel.
  

Thank you so much for your love, prayers and support for our family! And please let us know how we can be praying for you. 

Pastor Tim Molter

Acts 20:32

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Molter Family Prayer Update

"Whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?" 1 John 5:4-5

Hello Friends,

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the world? Maybe pressure from the demands at work or those temptations to take the easy way out of responsibility? We have been reminded again and again that the key to victory is... faith in Jesus Christ. This is true for our salvation which was by faith, but it's also true for our daily lives as we have a consistent abiding faith, an ongoing reliance upon Jesus Christ. The life of abiding in Jesus Christ is the life that overcomes the pressures and temptations of the world. As we entrust our lives in the hands of Jesus Christ we can safely rest and find peace when we get our eyes back on the Lord. It's so easy to loose perspective which is another reason why we need to be daily in the Bible and prayer spending time with the Lord. 

Our good news this update is that we heard back from our Realtor in California this morning that someone saw our house liked it and they are talking to their lender today. We are hoping something good will come out of that as we believe and pray steadfastly that our house back in Chico will sell. Please join with us in prayer that our house will sell so that we can focus more of our time and resources on the Church Plant here. Also we celebrated Joshua's birthday as he turned two on the 25th and we had a blessed time with family at a local pizza restaurant. We were able to surprise Joshua as distant family joined us also on Skype for a four-way live video chat. Thank you so much for your love, prayers and support for our family! And please let us know how we can be praying for you. 

Praise God For:

• A fun filled birthday party for Joshua. (If you would like to see some of our latest pictures visit: https://picasaweb.google.com/molter.tim)
• The time we got to spend with our new friends from Bemidji (Pastor Chris and his family) as they came into town for their kids soccer games.
• Our neighbors Jeff and Missi who had us over for dinner and for a wonder time with their family. Jeff is the principal at a Christian High School. (As a kid I spent sometime in the principals office but never over to his house for dinner, thank you Jesus)
• Us being able to visit some more local churches in town which allows for us to get to know the other Pastors and their families.
• Friends and family that have been helping take care of our home back in California. From mowing the lawn to fence repairs, thank you!

Please Pray For:

• Our house back in Chico to sell to the right person, for the right price and at the right time.
  
• Cooler weather for us as the temperature is ranging from 100* to 105* due to the high humidity.
• Us to have boldness to share the Gospel and for us to continue to depend upon the Holy Spirit as He leads us to share the Gospel.
• Our outreach using Harvest America in September as we seek to begin a home fellowship with weekly Bible studies soon after.
• Us as we come out to Chico for a wedding. We will be leaving Wednesday on 10/23 and fly back Tuesday on 10/29.

Pastor Tim Molter

Acts 20:32

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Molter Family Prayer Update

Jeremiah 32:17 "Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You."

Hello Friends,

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. It's now been two weeks since we have been in Minnesota, yet it feels like two months. We had a few trials but praise God it only brought us closer to Him and we learned to trust Him even more. We want to say thank you for all of your words of encouragement and for your prayers as you join with us in this ministry.

I'm reminded by the prophet Jeremiah that we serve an amazing God and that nothing is too hard for Him. So we believe and pray steadfastly that our house back in Chico will sell. And we believe and pray steadfastly that God wants to transform lives here in Fergus Falls. We are living proof that God can transform and change lives, and with Him anyone can be saved. In fact God is so in love with the people here that He sent us to come and tell them just how much He loves them. 

Praise God For:

• His blessings and resounding peace in our lives.
  
• Friends from Fargo (Pastor Seth and his family) visiting and a sweet time of fellowship.
  
• Our trailer arriving and that we had no injuries as we unloaded.
  
• Ryan and Hedi who after the passing of their 8-month old son found comfort in the Lord and were given hope through the preaching of Pastor Skip Heitzig. They are very interested in a Calvary Chapel Bible study and we pray that it will bring more healing to their lives.
  
• A fun time as a family at a PRCA Rodeo in town and for the good weather here.

Please Pray For:

• Us to hear God's clear direction, for His wisdom and protection for us and the ministry here.
  
• Our house back in Chico to sell to the right person, for the right price and at the right time.
  
• Pat who knows Jesus that she would grow closer to Him and grow in the grace and knowledge of God. Also pray that God would use them for His glory in their cab business.
  
• Us to have more divine appointments as we go seeking to share the Gospel.
  
• Wisdom as we plan an outreach using Harvest America in September to begin a home fellowship.
  
• Us as we plan on coming out to Chico for a wedding in the end of October. 

Thank you so much for your love, prayers and support for our family! And please let us know how we can be praying for you.

Pastor Tim Molter

Acts 20:32

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It's all about Jesus!

Mark 1:17 "Then Jesus said to them, 'Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.'"

Hello friends,

We are now in Minnesota, and after only a few days we have already seen the Lord use us to plant some seeds of the Gospel here. When Jesus told His disciples to follow Him He was giving them a simple invitation, and that invitation is all about following Jesus and letting Him do the work. That is exactly why we are here; because we really love our Jesus and want to follow Him as He leads us. Jesus said He would make the disciples fishers of men and I find great rest in this verse because that means it is God who will do the work in us and through us to reach the lost all around us. It's all about Jesus! 

Praise God for:

• All of the words of encouragement we have received and the outpouring of support. 
• A safe trip from California to Minnesota, and for pet friendly hotels along the way.
• The cross and the love of God which is our reason for ministry.
• A house to be able to stay at in Fergus Falls and for nearby family, who has been helping us get settled in.
• Time alone with Him in the Bible and being able to listen to Calvary Chapel Chico bible studies online.
• A wonderful home church family and their prayers which is already producing fruit here.
• Our neighbors Jeff and Missi who brought us flowers and home-made muffins. Jeff used to surf with Greg Laurie and is excited that we are here.

Please Pray for:

• Mel - Worked at Pizza Hut in Bozeman, Montana. She received a Gospel of John. Pray for her Salvation.
• Nathan - Works for Charter Communications in Fergus Falls, MN. We had a great talk about Jesus and he received a Gospel of John. Pray for his Salvation.
• A family we met at a nearby park who has a new baby in the hospital with meningitis.
• Our house back in Chico to sell and the sooner the better. 
• Time management as the loaded trailer of our home items as it was delayed and should be here this Monday and Tim only has so many PTO & Sick days left.
• Us to build relationships in town here with the goal of sharing the Gospel message.
• The State of Minnesota (and the USA as well of course) as Minnesota became the 13th state to allow gay marriage as of August 1st, 2013.
• Us to have boldness to share the Gospel and to depend upon the Holy Spirit as He leads us to share the Gospel.

Thank you so much for your love, prayers and support for the Molter family!

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Here we Go!

“May the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Friends as we prepare to leave, know that the hardest part of this move is leaving such a wonderful group of family and friends behind. We know that this is not good-bye but more of a see-ya-later. We look to Jesus who is able to give us all strength and peace in this time of change. We have been so blessed by your friendship and encouragement, and we pray that God would continue to use Pastor Sam and all of His Bible teachers to bless you as you grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Below is a snapshot of our "planned" drive from California to Minnesota. Please keep us in your prayers as we continue on this venture of faith and go where God is calling us to go. Pray for our safety as we drive 1,800 miles and for God's grace to be abundant toward us as we travel. Pray that our house would sell so we can focus on what the Lord has called us to in Minnesota. Pray that we would have some divine appointments with people along the way so we can share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with them. 

Thank you so much for your love, prayers and support for the Molter family!

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Please pray for us as we prepare to move

Hello friends,

Please pray for us as we prepare to move. If you are able to please join us this Wednesday at 7PM at Calvary Chapel Chico for our last church service before we head out.

Here is a picture of our ''planned'' drive from CA to MN. We are leaving Chico on July 27th & Lord willing will be arriving at Fergus Falls on July 31st.

Thank you so much for your love, prayers and support for the Molter family!

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Our New Mailing Address & Church Planting in Minnesota

Hello Friends & Family,

In case you haven't heard we are moving to plant a Calvary Chapel in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Our new Mailing Address will be: 907 S Arlington St, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Please Pray…

• For the people of Fergus Falls to come to know Jesus and be saved by His grace.

• For the saints to grower deeper into the Word of God and shine forth His love.

• For us as we trust entirely in God's sufficiency and confess our insufficiency.

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"I entrust you to God and to the Word of His grace…" Acts 20:32

Tim, Anna & Joshua Molter

Update from the Battlefield

The last few weeks have been busy as we ride this crazy roller coaster ride with the Lord.  Of course, it is a straight smooth path with Him, but to us it feel like a roller coaster.  God is in control and daily obedience is all that is required of us.  Our house has still not sold but it is in the Lord's hands and we trust Him completely.

A few weeks back our family headed to the mountains for the annual youth group summer camp.  We knew it was a great time that ministered to both us as leaders and to our students which was confirmed all the more by the amount of spiritual attack that was experienced by many upon our return home.  Satan doesn't like it when we grow closer to God and he wants to rob us of that.  We praise God in times such as that for a rock solid faith that cannot be shaken or taken away.

Also, the last two weeks Joshua has been taking parent/tot swim lessons.  Joshua is a fish in the water!  He just loves it.  We are so glad we signed him up so he can begin to learn water safety at a young age.

This last week we went up to the mountains again to celebrate the 4th of July.  We watched a parade in a little mountain town near where my grandparents own a cabin.  Joshua was filled with wonder at the floats, horses, fire trucks and vintage cars.  It has been years since I attended the parade as well so it was a lot of fun for us all.  Unfortunately we had to come home earlier than we had intended but it was so nice to get out of the heat for even a day.

I mentioned earlier that our house has not yet sold.  Despite this Tim and I still feel called to move to Minnesota so we have planned to go at the end of the month.  Today we are T- 21 days.  Wow, there is still so much to do!  We earnestly desire your prayers!  Also, we plan to have a yard sale this weekend, which will help us pay for the move out to Minnesota and help "relieve" us of some stuff to take with us.  After all, it is just stuff.

The next few Sunday afternoons Tim and I are hosting a meeting with our church family to inform the fellowship of where we are going and what we are doing.  We desire to build up a support team.  There is a statistic that in worldly warfare, for every 1 soldier on the field there are about 9 support people behind them on the home-front.  How much more so do we need support people on the home-front in spiritual battle?!

Thank you to all of you for continuing to lift us up in prayer.  Here are some specifics you can be praying for:

• God's sovereign plan and perfect will to cover the situation with selling our house
• Time management and precision in packing/moving and planning/executing a yard sale
• The perfect amount of finances to cover our move out to Minnesota
• That the Lord would already be stirring the hearts of those He desires to be a part of our core support team and to be clearly impressing roles upon their heart.

"And now I entrust you to God and the message of His grace that is able to build you up and give you an inheritance with all those He has set apart." Acts 20:32 NLT

Joshy and Daddy ready to swim in the lake at summer camp

Joshy learning to back float at swim lessons

Joshua and his swim lesson buddies

such awe and wonder at the parade!

Happy 4th of July! 

Josh relaxing at home

The Hallway

A quote was recently shared with us that stated, “Until God opens a door for you, praise Him in the hallway”.  Well, that is where our family stands right now.  I’m sorry we haven’t posted an update blog in a while but there hasn’t been much to update.  We have had many showings and a few open houses but so far no one has placed an offer on our house.  As homes in Chico sell left and right, all with a similar floor plan, square footage and price range it would be easy to slip into frustration and despair.  But I think it makes it all the more clear that the Lord has someone specific in mind for our home and they just haven’t come along yet.  A scripture that has ministered greatly to me lately comes from Psalm 27:13-14,”I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord!”

There has also been some “drama” with the house, but I choose not to go into detail about it here and now.  It is a matter that has been dealt with in prayer due to the unfortunate circumstances.  It is a situation we will continue to walk in until the Lord sells the house but we know that whatever the outcome, God will be glorified.  All we ask is for His wisdom, guidance and the right buyer at the right time for the right price.  It is His house to do with as He sees fit.

As summertime is now upon us we look forward to some fun activities as a family.  This last weekend we headed up to the mountains to a family cabin to escape the triple digit temperatures here in the valley for a few days.  Lord willing, next week we head up to the mountains again, this time with our youth group kids for their summer camp.  Also, we hope to start Joshy in swim lessons toward the end of June.  Bidwell Park has become a welcome alternative to the usual route of our morning walk as the sun is already hot and shining bright by 9am.  We also look forward to other local attractions as the summer progresses such as the public pool, nature center and play dates in the park as well as at some fun indoor facilities.

We love you all and are so thankful for committed prayer partners.  You are so appreciated!  Here is a brief list of some prayer requests:

•  That our faith would continue to remain strong and stable as the Lord has us in this season “in the hallway”.  He is using it to teach us to have faith and trust in Him, which we know will be needed in the future as well but it is never pleasant as you walk in it.
• For the Lord to bring along the right person at the right time at the right price to purchase our home.
• That the “drama” would quickly be resolved.
• That the Lord would go before us and be preparing the hearts of those He would have us minister to in Fergus Falls as well as preparing our hearts to rely upon Him to equip us to do the work through us by His grace.
• For wisdom, discernment and timing as we begin the necessary steps of developing a “core team” (more info later!)

Out to dinner at yummy Chinese food with Tim's brother, Dan and Kim (taking the pic)

Joshy plays at the park

Ball Pit!  Joshy had a blast!

A recent family portrait (Josh says, "who are these people?' j/k)

We love Joshy!

Silliness

Ready, Set...

Tim and I have been busy little bees since we returned from the Pastor's Conference in Wisconsin two weeks ago.  We met with a Realtor, Debbie, that came highly recommended to us and she gave us some great ideas to help spruce up our house, making it look more appealing.  So we dove in head first with some minor landscaping, "clutter" removal from the counter tops, etc and had the carpets cleaned.  We can't believe how much better the house looks after doing the small things she suggested!

Last night Debbie came back to take pictures of the house.  She couldn't believe the difference adding some mulch to the yard made.  That was reassuring to me.  When a woman who has been in real estate for many years is excited to see the improvement that gives me a lot of hope.  So with pictures taken and our diligent efforts to keep the house looking nice, the house is set to go on the MLS later tonight (http://www.trulia.com/property/3118102796-6-Elisha-Ct-Chico-CA-95973).  I overheard Debbie telling another agent on the phone how good everything looked.  Tim and I are excited and waiting expectantly to see what God is about to do.  We know He is a big God and is more than capable of blowing our minds with what He has in store, so that is what we are waiting on.

Also, a few days back Tim was looking into posting an ad in the Fergus Falls newspaper seeking anyone who might be interested in a Calvary Chapel style Bible study.  It was very pricey ($200-$400) but Tim noticed that a letter to the editor was free.  So Tim being prompted by the Lord placed a very simply and short note instructing anyone who might be interested to send an email to our ministry address (http://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/2013/05/03/bible-study-is-starting-up-seeks-members/).  We have already received one reply back and heard from Tim's parents who live in Fergus Falls that others have been inquiring as well. We are excited to see yet again that the Lord is behind all this and that He definitely has people in Fergus Falls that He wants to make Himself known to.

All of our posts recently have focused on our calling in ministry and not about Joshua as in the past.  So I wanted to give a little update about him as well.  Joshua is constantly busy!  He loves to climb, especially on things he is not supposed to.  Of course!  His verbal language is rapidly developing as well as his little personality traits.  Just in case things weren't crazy enough around here right now, we decided to start potty training as well.  Is there ever really a good or convenient time to start?  So we thought now was as good of a time as any.  Right now Josh is in more of the introductory phase where several times a day we take him in and just let him sit on his potty chair.  I figure by sheer statistics alone that he will eventually go in the potty.  We will then praise him profusely and hopefully the idea of how to use the potty will stick.  Joshua will occasionally tell us that he needs to go or has just gone so we know he is very close to a full understanding of how the whole toileting thing works.

Joshua's favorite outdoor activities right now are mowing with his pretend lawn mower and playing with his water activity table.  If he could have his way, Josh would choose to be outside all day.  He just loves it.  Interestingly enough, Joshua seems to have a heightened curiosity for babies right now.  Is the Lord preparing him for a sibling possibly?  Maybe Tim and I should start preparing for a baby!  It's all in His hands.  I have started some fun sensory and learning activities with him, although Josh seems to be a little too young just yet.  I may be having more fun than he is and I feel better knowing that I am exposing him to all these things that are supposed to make little connections in his brain.  All in all, we are exceedingly busy and abundantly blessed!

Please pray...

• For a quick sale on our house and that we are able to minister to Debbie, our Realtor
• For time management as I seek to keep the house looking tidy, care for a busy toddler and start packing
• That God is already preparing the way for us in Fergus Falls as well as the hearts of those who live there
• Praise God for how amazingly well everything has flowed together so far!
• Praise God for peace as we trust entirely in God's sufficiency and confess our insufficiency
• Praise God for increased faith as God continues to revel His plan to us

"But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ" Philippians 3:7-8

Recommended Article: Bible study is starting up, seeks members

Bible study is starting up, seeks members
Posted By Letters to the Editor On May 3, 2013 (9:32 am) In Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Are you looking for a fellowship where you can learn the Bible and more about God? More than anything we want to share Jesus with you. His love for you is far beyond anything you could ever imagine (Romans 5:8).
To express your interest in a Calvary Chapel style Bible study, email us at admin@2believe.net and let us know. We are looking forward to getting to know you.

Tim Molter
Fergus Falls
Article taken from The Fergus Falls Daily Journal - http://www.fergusfallsjournal.com
URL to article: http://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/2013/05/03/bible-study-is-starting-up-seeks-members/

Great Lakes Pastors' Conference

Late Saturday night, Tim and I returned home from a Pastors' conference in Wisconsin.  After being invited just a little over two short weeks ago, we looked forward with great anticipation to what the Lord was going to do while we were there.  Our hope was to be blessed by some great Bible teaching and exhortation as well as get to know some other Mid-West Pastors and be encouraged by their example.  We received all this and more.  We can't fully explain just how blessed we were by the warm welcome of the body of believers there (including Jonathan who graciously pick us up from the airport, drove us around and dropped us back off at the airport).  In just a few days' time we know that we have already gained many new spiritual family members.

Some highlights of our time at the conference include being baptized in the Holy Spirit as Pastor John Higgins prayed for us.  We were also anointed with oil and prayed over from Pastor Chik Chikeles as we prepare to move to Minnesota and fulfill the work God has called us to do (it was at that moment as Pastor Chik prayed that Tim received the gift of speaking in tongues by faith which was a huge blessing to him since he had resisted this gift of the Holy Spirit after his childhood Pentecostal experiences).  Tim was able to spend time getting to know some of the men that will be close by who have offered to be mentors and friends to us.  I was able to talk with some women there about the specific calling of being a church planters wife as well as a Pastor's wife.  We both know that we received wise and helpful insight.  Now as we have returned home we are even more excited to take the next step on this journey with the Lord, feeling a little more equipped and slightly more prepared, all the while knowing we will never be fully prepared or equipped yet always relying upon God's guidance, provision, and sufficiency. Tim knows that God has called him and will continue to allow God to do the equipping in his life for the work of the ministry.

I can't neglect to tell of the amazing food we ate while there as well.  Most notable was the steak burgers with patties wrapped in bacon and grilled over coals.  The buns were coated in butter before being warmed and served over the burger.  Being in Wisconsin and not eating cheese curds (similar to fried Mozzarella cheese sticks) would be like the equivalent of going to AT&T Park to see a Giants game and not getting garlic fries; it's just unheard of!  So we were introduced to deep fat fried cheese, Wisconsin style.  It was marvelous.  To quote Pastor Chik who treated us to all of our meals, "It is like baby angels kissing the inside of your mouth."  Yeah, it was that good.

We met again with our Realtor today.  She brought by some papers for us to sign, collected more specific information about the house and offered some suggestions to make our home look more appealing to buyers.  She asked that we make some adjustments around the house, have a home pest inspection done and get the carpets cleaned.  After this she will return to take some pictures of our house and put the listing up on the MLS.  An appointment has been made for both for the home pest inspection and for the carpets to be cleaned next week, giving me a few days to pack up some of the "clutter" and show off just how much space the house really has to offer.  These are exciting times!

Prayer Requests:

• For God's wisdom as we sell our house, and that it happens soon
• For the people of Fergus Falls to desire to know Jesus and be saved
• For peace as we trust entirely in God's sufficiency and confess our insufficiency
• For increased faith as God continues to revel His plan to us

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6

(Picture provided by Bernie and Raina Connors)

4hr Afterglow in hotel lobby

After the teaching both nights, we had an afterglow, that is, a time of reverently and expectantly waiting on the Spirit for the manifesting of His giftings and graces in our midst. The Holy Spirit spoke to, healed up, and empowered many in a way that was truly beautiful and peaceable. Tim felt a bit as though he was transported back into the days of the book of Acts!