Planting Wales... February

3 out of 100 . . . That is the average number of professing Christians throughout Europe. . .

As many of you know God has been putting missions on my heart for the past few years, and last May, while I was in South Africa, God laid it on my heart to go to Europe, specifically Wales. I was at a conference when I heard the statistic that only 3 to 4% of Europeans are professing Christians. It was then that God spoke to me about going to Wales with some missionaries I met in college.

Bryan and Misty Elliott were the directors of Chi Alpha Campus Ministries at K-State. They retired from Chi Alpha in December 2009, the same time I graduated, because God had place the U.K. on their hearts. The Elliotts will be working with the Assemblies of God church in Wales to support existing churches and plant new churches in Southern Wales, near Cardiff, the capitol.

The main focus of the churches will be to reach University students. The Average age of church attendees in Wales is 65. The church has lost contact with the younger generation. According to a local Pastor in Wales, “The church in South Wales, the Assemblies of God, or any other denomination, is really dying. . .”

Although very few of you may think of Europe or the U.K. as a place in dire need of missions and the love of God, the facts are obvious!.. 3%... Only 3%... This may seem an overwhelming task, and it is. There’s nothing I can do to help these people, but I don’t have to. God has already won the victory. He’s already captured Europe’s heart. All I have to do is join in on His efforts and share the good news and love of Christ…All are in need of the love, joy, and freedom Christ brings. That is why it’s my joy and honor to be a part of bringing that Good News to the people of Wales!

The Elliotts will be moving to Wales this summer, I will be joining them in January 2012 for a year. I will be going through the Assemblies of God church, working as their assistant and outreach coordinator. Essentially, I’m there to serve them in any way possible.

To follow God into the next chapter of my journey I am in need of your support, through prayer and finances. Please pray for the Elliott’s, the Church in Wales, open hearts to the Gospel, and the anointing of the Holy Spirit on our lives as we minister… In order for me to serve full time I will need a budget of $1,600 a month and a start-up cash budget of $3,700. I ask that you would prayerfully consider supporting me monthly.

I know $1,600 a month is a lot of money; however, I want you to consider the word Eternal. “without beginning or end; lasting forever; always existing”. So, what is eternal? Two things: God and people. Nothing in this life: cars, houses, clothes, or jobs will last, Only God and people. We know that a person can spend eternity in Heaven or Hell and because we have the answer to eternal life in Heaven, shouldn’t we be doing everything possible to share that with everyone, in every nation?... I challenge you to invest in what is eternal, God and people.

If you would like to support me with monthly or a one-time donation this is how you can do it:

Donating

Who: checks written to: “AGWM” With “Paul Cook 458631-9” in the memo line.

Where: sent to me at: 2400 Greenbriar Dr. Apt. D, Manhattan, KS 66502

All donations are tax-deductable.

If you are planning on supporting me monthly, please indicate that along with your first donation and specify for how many months you plan on supporting me, so I can plan my finances accordingly. I can receive monthly support from now until the end of 2012.

If you are interested in learning more about the Elliotts and their journey you can visit their blog at: www.elliottsjourney.com

Thank you so much for your prayers and support. Without it, it wouldn’t be possible for me to go!