{"id":2060,"date":"2018-06-20T16:13:12","date_gmt":"2018-06-20T20:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tmcimissions.org\/?p=2060"},"modified":"2018-06-20T16:13:12","modified_gmt":"2018-06-20T20:13:12","slug":"chris-larena-johnston-missionaries-to-galway-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tmcimissions.org\/?p=2060","title":{"rendered":"Chris & Larena Johnston – Missionaries to Galway, Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,<\/em>
\nwho have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28<\/em><\/h4>\n

Another Amazing Month<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Another amazing month has flown by! We have seen
\nGod moving in mighty ways, even in the sadness that came with
\nIreland choosing to allow abortion on demand into the country.
\nWe were really praying and hoping that this would not happen,
\nbut we know that God has a plan and turns everything around for
\nHis good for those who love Him. If nothing else, this has really
\nshown the heart of this country, and the way it is going more and
\nmore towards secularism. It has broken our hearts but has given
\nus a deeper passion to reach the lost and hurting in this nation.
\nThe day after the referendum, I went to my friend<\/p>\n

Carmel’s daughters first holy Communion. It was really amazing
\nto see how God was orchestrating all of this, because one of my
\nprayers has been to really get more acclimated to the Irish
\ntraditions. Even though many of the Irish (sadly) are going away
\nfrom the Catholic faith, they still tend to bring up their children
\nto do the important things such as first communion and
\nconfirmation, which is a beautiful thing.<\/p>\n

Unexpected Opportunity<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

It was an honor and pleasure to be able to attend Ruby’s
\nfirst communion. Afterwards, another mother named Georgina
\ninvited us back to her home for lunch. Georgina is an Irish woman
\nwho lives about 45 minutes away from us, and has two young boys.
\nCarmel, her 4 girls, Chris, Anora, and I all decided to take her up
\non the offer, and boy was I glad we did!<\/p>\n

Not only was it a total
\ndivine appointment, but this opportunity allowed for me to invite
\nGeorgina and her friend to get more connected. We invited them
\nto church, and I also told them about the Mom’s group I am hoping
\nto set up. It was an amazing afternoon! Not only that, but Chris
\nwas able to give his testimony to around 6 of them sitting around
\nthe table. They were all sitting on the edge of their seat listening
\nand asking questions. Sadly, none of them attend a church, and all
\nof them believed in different things, but certainly not that Jesus is
\nthe way, the truth and the life. We hope and pray that God will
\nopen the doors for them to stay connected to us. Will you pray that
\nGod will help us build a relationship with them, and lead them to
\nJesus? We know your prayers are powerful!<\/p>\n

Torch<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n

Days prior to that, we had the Pulse Youth camp director
\nSam, and his wife Sara and little girl Hazel-Grace down to speak
\nat Torch. It was an amazing night and the kids got a powerful
\nmessage about how to clothe themselves with the love of Christ.
\nWe were delighted to spend the weekend with them and have the
\ntwo little girls hang out together. We look forward to this budding
\nfriendship.<\/p>\n

\nCAMP RESPONSIBILITIES<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Chris is gearing up for another camp meeting next
\nmonth, for planning and preparing. He is excited to be overseeing<\/p>\n

the operations of the camp. He will be in charge of all operations,
\nincluding security, accommodation, catering, amenities, making
\nsure all programs run smoothly throughout the week, and over
\nmany groups of leaders. I can’t wait to be able to be there with
\nAnora this year, it is going to be such an amazing camp this year!
\nChris was also invited to a church planting conference.
\nSam (the camp director) invited him, and offered to help him with
\nthe costs of the 2-day conference. I would really like to attend with
\nAnora, and praying God will provide the funds to allow me to go
\nas well. We are still praying about the future of the church in
\nGalway, so this conference might really spark some ideas to pray
\ninto and share with Galway Christian Fellowship.<\/p>\n

A Great Honor<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

We are excited that we are invited to Sean Mullarky’s
\nhome for dinner this upcoming month. He is the head of Christian
\nChurches Ireland (formally Assembly of God Ireland). Sean
\ninvited us to come to Dublin to share in a meal and fellowship with
\nhim and his family. This is a great honor again and we are so
\nexcited to connect with them on a deeper level. These national
\nleadership opportunities are still such an honor to be a part of,
\nand we are wondering what God is doing. Only time will tell.
\nThis week we are packing Torch in several cars and
\nheading to Limerick to a youth group who are hosting an event.
\nWe hope this event will connect the youth, inspire them spiritually
\nand connect them as friends before camp this summer. Please
\npray for safe travels, and that the Holy Spirit will really show up
\nand impact these youth.<\/p>\n

\nHousing Concerns<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

We have not heard anything concerning our living
\nsituation. We are hoping that we have more time in this home. We
\nare praying that maybe our landlady will change her mind and
\ncontinue renting this home to us. Either way, we are trusting the
\nLord for His direction.<\/p>\n

Thank you for standing with us and
\ncovering this in prayer. We really love this home and it was a
\nmajor answer to all our prayers 3 years ago. We are praying for
\na miracle to stay in it, but not our will, God’s be done.<\/p>\n

Prayer Requests:<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

Please pray that we will be
\nable to witness the love of
\nJesus to everyone we
\nconnect with
\nPlease pray for the Lord to
\nopen the doors for the
\nyoung mom’s group
\nPlease pray for Pulse youth
\ncamp and the plans going
\ninto it
\nPlease pray for our living
\nsituaon, that God might
\ngive us a miracle to
\nconnue living in this house.<\/p>\n

THANK YOU<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

Thank you again for your love, your support, your
\nkindness in investing in this nation and her people. It’s more
\nevident than ever before how desperately we need to be praying
\ninto a city center location, and praying over this city, this
\nnation, and her people.<\/p>\n

Every single life that is changed for
\nJesus, you have a part in as you stand with us spiritually, and
\nfinancially.<\/p>\n

Thank you! We love you all so very much and<\/strong>
\ncherish our relationships with each and every one of you! Till<\/strong>
\nnext month!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Support<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

If you would like to team up & contribute to this
\nimportant mission, please make checks out to:<\/p>\n

Hope Ireland Missions
\n229 W. Exchange St.
\nCrete, IL 60417
\n(Chris & Larena Johnston
\non the memo line)<\/p>\n

Signing off from Galway,<\/em>
\n~Larena (Chris and Anora<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 Another Amazing Month Another amazing month has flown by! We have seen God moving in mighty ways, even in the sadness that came with Ireland choosing to allow … <\/p>\n

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