On Sunday, October 12, 2008, University Baptist Church commissioned Michael & Rebekah Constante as they surrendered to God's call as missionaries. The Constantes will be working in Lima, Peru, through the International Mission Board. They will be doing translator ministry and working with churches (like UBC) who have partnered to start church planting movements. Their assignment - discipling and evangelizing translators - places them on the same missionary team who has been helping UBC start churches in the villages of the Huarochiri people group.
We give thanks for Michael's service as our Minister of Childhood Education and rejoice with the family in the new odyssey God has for them. Pray for the Constantes as they travel to Virginia and Costa Rica for training, then on to the mission field. Check back later for updates and additional prayer requests.
UPDATES
10.25.08
The Constantes arrived safely in Virginia and have begun their training. Rebekah was down 2 days with an awful headache, but is better now. Michael and Gabriel are doing well, but all are busy. Please pray for perseverance as they have much to get done.
If you'd like the Constante's address while they are in Virginia, please contact the Church Office for that information.
11.4.08
Gabriel is adapting well. Today (Nov. 4) began as Gabriel let go and ran without turning back leaving two crying parents standing at the doorway of his preschool class. Michael & Rebekah are enjoying early morning 8 o'clock sessions on the very light subject of systematic theology. Currently, they are getting certified for teaching ESL classes. This takes up our Saturdays and therefore family time with Gabriel; this too shall pass.
Prayer Requests: There are a load of legal documents that have to be written, signed, and notarized. This includes documents for language school in Costa Rica, Visas (Costa Rica & Peru), Last Wills, Bank Accounts, dealings with state governments for Birth Certificates. Be in prayer that we have the mental fortitude to understand what we are signing and that the dealings with each government and other agencies go smoothly. Praise God for the continuing assurance of God's calling on our family and that Gabriel is adjusting well to his new surroundings. We are missing the friends and the family of God there in San Antonio. Although we are not geographically together, be assured that we are not separated, but rather partnered together by prayer through one LORD, one body, and one Spirit to reach the ends of the world.
