Facebook & Newsletter

The pace of life and ministry has picked up again and I've been hard pressed to being creative on this blog site. Perhaps again down the road but for now, I'm just posting my recent newsletter to my support team. That will give you a more current update on what's happening with my ministry with Shepherd's Staff.

I am posting more frequently on Facebook. You can add me as a friend by entering my email address: escorev@gmail.com

I'm also gearing up for another ministry called Poimen (from a Greek word meaning 'workman or workmanship') with the focus being pastors serving pastors. Check out our new website for more details at www.poimenministries.com

Here's my newsletter:

Dear Support Team,

I pray you and yours are well, blessed, and growing in the Lord!

May has certainly zipped by and summer is almost upon us. I am encouraged to report that my health is improving! The severe ab pain I'd been dealing with has begun to lessen and I'm so grateful for all your prayer. Those of you who have endured lingering surgical pain (or chronic pain for that matter) know the impact that can have on your outlook on life, your output in work, and even your uplook in your daily walk with the Lord.

I rejoice today that thru it all God remains faithful! The Bottom line of all that we face and struggle with is:HE IS NOT DONE WITH US YET! We're here and we have a purpose and there is still so much to do! May He encourage and strengthen each of you as you serve Him and love those He has placed in your sphere of influence! 

Thank you all for your continuing support of my ministry with Shepherd's Staff. The month of June will be very busy and July is shaping up to be pretty full as well. Of particular note will be me traveling with my East Coast counterpart, Bryon Mondok, to the Eastern European Foundations Conference being held at the Calvary Chapel Bible College and conference center in Vajta, Hungary. I leave June 20 and return June 28. We will be representing the ministry of Shepherd's Staff and personally encouraging the many missionaries who will be attending the conference. Please pray for travel mercies and strength as this will be my first overseas trip after all my surgeries.

I would also ask you to pray for a group of 7 future missionaries who will be attending Shepherd's Satff Field Intensive Training May 30 - June 13 in La Gloria, Mexico.

My schedule is shaping up as follows:

May 31 4-5pm Leading in prayer at the Global Day of Prayer event at Grape Day Park in Escondido

June 1-4 - Sr. Pastor's Conference in Murrieta - Representing Shepherd's Staff

June 1 - Monday 6:30pm - Teaching at the CC Escondido Men's Dinner & Fellowship

June 5-7 - Missions Conference at Calvary Chapel Downey - Representing Shepherd's Staff

June 10-11 -  Shepherd's Staff Field Intensive Training for new missionaries in La Gloria, Mexico

June 20-28  - Foundations Leadership Conference in Vajta, Hungary - Representing Shepherd's Staff

July 5 - 9:30am - Teaching Sunday morning service at Crossroad Christian Fellowship in Oceanside

July 19 - 8:30 & 10:30 Teaching Sunday Services at Calvary Chapel Santee

July 26 - 9:30am - Teaching Sunday Service at Calvary Chapel Hidden Valley in Escondido

So, as you can see, lots coming up! In between all of this is my summer project of making personal contact with the sending churches of all my Shepherd's Staff missionaries.

I deeply appreciate all your prayer, encouragement, and financial support! 

May the Lord pour out His Spirit in and thru you as you shine for Him in this dark and troubled world.

In His Arm's,

Pat

Has it been more than a week?

Well, you blink your eye's and 10 days have zipped by. Life and work have picked up a bit so I thought I'd post some of my schedule for the next few weeks.

Fri. 5-15: Teaching a home fellowship in La Casta

Sat. 5-16: Walk for Life & Ministry Faire at CC Escondido

Sun. 5-24:Teaching Sunday Morning services at Calvary Chapel Yuma, AZ

June 1-4: Sr. Pastor's Conference - Murrieta, CA

June 5-7: Missions Conference - Calvary Chapel Downey

June 20-27 Eastern European Foundations Conference - Vajta, Hungary

And lot's of one-on-one stuff in between. God is so faithful! Health wise things seem to be turning a corner. Thanks so much for praying for me and my ministry.

In His Arm's,

Pat

Monday Update 5-4

All is well on the Kenney front :-)

This past week involved several doctor's visits, both with another surgeon to get a 2nd opinion on what's been causing my pain and a first visit to the Kaiser pain clinic. Both appointments were positive in narrowing down the cause - which now seems to be more neurological than muscular. Evidently, during surgery, a pocket of nerves became trapped by the procedure, and have been firing away, causing much of my discomfort. Good news is that, with time and treatment, they gradually quiet down. And normal activity will not cause any further damage. 

I've really been feeling a lot better since I returned from Chicago and am glad that things finally appear to be on the mend. As always, thanks so much for your continued prayer.

Ministry wise these next couple of weeks look to be pretty full. I know, I can hear it now, "Don't overdo it Pat!" I am pacing myself, walking more every day, as well as getting the rest my body needs. You all know my heart to be serving and I'm just grateful for the opportunities ahead to glorify Him and to edify and encourage His people - because they have sure been a huge encouragement to me these past couple of years.

Love to all of you!

In His Arm's,

Pat