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    May 2024

    PETERSON PERSPECTIVE

    Thank you for your prayful and fnancial support!


    Because you pray and give we can serve in Mexico City.

    Mexico Covenant Church Conflict


    Please pray for the Mexico Covenant Church, it is in the middle of a crisis that is deeply
    concerning. There are many factors at play including: Covenant identity issues, historical power
    struggles, and relational rivalries. In addition, there are the growing pains of establishing an ordered
    ministry in a context that historically relied on intuition and spontaneity.
    MAEM
    Sue continues to give leadership to MAEM at the local and national level. This spring MAEM is
    offering the ESPERE course on forgiveness and reconciliation. The MAEM Transforma team
    continues to offer consciousness raising workshops and is developing policies and procedures
    for local churches to prevent abuse at local churches and in church families.
    Listen To God, Hear Each Other
    A common ministry priority upon our return to Mexico has been how vital it is for us to listen to God and
    hear others. We have been intentional to do both in each ministry area. It is hard work, but it leads to
    maturity and spiritual growth. Sue is developing different mini-retreats so leaders and congregations can
    listen to God and hear each other especially in this time of crisis and conflict when it is easier to isolate
    and listen only to those who think like us.

    Support Increase
    The cost of doing cross cultural ministry around the world is increasing. Our support goal was increased
    by $3,600 for the fiscal year 2024. Our annual support goal is now $69,600 or $11,600 per month. If
    you, or your church, is able to increase your financial support we would deeply appreciate your
    generosity. If you like to know about the details, 38% is designated for personal expenses, 21 % for
    Family needs, 18% for community engagement and 24% is designated for ministry expenses.

    Family Update
    We returned to Mexico City in October with an empty nest.
    Zachary continues to live in the Chicago area. He has a new part-time job as assistant activities director
    at Covenant Village Northbrook. It offers longer hours, so better weekly pay, plus he prefers interacting
    with the residents over disciplining young children. He and Allison moved into a smaller apartment to
    lower housing expenses. This summer he was hired as an intern for the internet technology team.

    Jonathan lives in the Twin Cities area. He continues to work in “Asset Protection Services” at a local
    Target store. Please pray for wisdom and discernment as moves up the ladder and seeks to manage
    the APS department at another location. He is super excited to purchase his first used car this
    week. He is doing some serious "adulting".

    Here is the link to a recent video

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kjSiX-JF-d4MbXRh-qHZ9PmCrOMvP5PF/view?usp=sharing

    Gracias!
    Karl & Sue Peterson

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