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I have had the opportunity to lead and be apart of two different small groups this week.  In the first we discussed the fear of the storm verses the fear of the Lord.  The other group we discussed being faithful in our finances.

I remember a long time back at RKCC in Redding, California a message from Bill Randall about the Good Samaritan.  Essentially, the story spoke to me about margin.  Having margin in time and finances to assist others and honor the Lord.

Today, we can see two storms approaching:  the transition of moving to a new location and starting a new work and raising funds for starting over in a new country (We will release this information in March).  These storms may not be life threatening, but they are scary none the less.  Perhaps, the scariest is raising funds!  Asking others to donate to the mission (http://camaservices.org/worker/lain-2/).  We are going to need to raise more monthly than what we needed in Mongolia, but God is big and we are praying that He is raising and tugging on hearts.

Thank you for prayerfully considering supporting us!  We need to raise pledges!  Please consider supporting us monthly.

Please Contact me via Facebook or larry.krista@gmail.com to receive the Electronic Fund Transfer form to have your support directly deducted from your account monthly.  Thank you so much!  We are very excited to continue this journey with you! (And remember no amount is too small!!!)

Update

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him so that you overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13

Thank you for your support! We are so thankful:
• The Kazakh Small Group in Hovd is now Kazakh led!
• A fun summer visiting Krista’s family in Lake Orion, Mi; Larry’s family in Tell City, In; Krista’s       Grandpa in Pt.St. Joe, FL, & a Reunion in Pensacola.
• Crown College inviting us to be International Workers in Residence this year!
• School: Kids are doing Great! Graduate Online: Larry-MA in Global Leadership with Community     Development;Krista-MA in Christian Studies with Spiritual Formation Lains 2015 Highlights
  Parasailing in Pensacola, Florida International Workers in Residence at Crown Pirate Cruise with       Grandpa Vic Jesus spoke…“I am the light of the world.” “Whoever follows me will never walk in       darkness, but will have the light of life.” Jn. 8:12 After visiting Vietnam a year ago to see Eli’s           birthplace, Averi started asking us if she could visit her birthplace too! So, we booked
  tickets to AK with a stop in Hawaii on our way back from Mongolia! We enjoyed beaches, bananas,   and hospitality by a partnering church, then flew to Alaska a few days later. We visited old friends,     rented a truck camper, drove to Denali National Park and then to where we first met Jesus 17 years     ago at First Baptist Church in North Pole.  Then, we flew to Detroit and traveled all around to   reunite with family until our big move to our fully furnished blessing in Minnesota!

Crown College is a perfect place to fulfill the calling stirring in our hearts to minister to the next generation. We have been spending lots of time with International students and MKs, teaching a Missions Class , Coaching and mentoring students, and Larry is Chaplain for
the Crown Baseball team this year. Our kids are adjusting well to American schools/new culture and we are becoming master “jugglers”. Averi made the Swim Club, Eli is Wrestling, and Acacia
excelled in Volleyball and is playing the clarinet. We are so grateful for family time in the midst of hectic schedules. We have especially enjoyed outdoor activities like kayaking in the lake out back!

Larry and Krista Lain
8700 College View Dr. 750
St. Bonifacius, MN 55375
720-467-6283
larry.krista@gmail.com
coachkristacrown@gmail.com
www.coachkristacrown.com

-AMAZING ADVENTURES
We visited Alaska and Hawaii for a great start to a great home assignment! Averi bought her very first Ukulele in Hawaii only to find out that there is a Ukulele Club at her new school! Praise God for caring about every detail!

THANK YOU FOR PRAYING!
• Peace and His Presence
• Continued Adjustment
• Clarity and Direction
• Upcoming Transitions
• Health and Healing (Food Allergies: We recently found out Eli is allergic to meat and
milk. Krista is still allergic to nuts/seeds/dairy/horse/etc. Averi: milk and pineapples)

3. They ask for Money

"3. THEY ASK FOR MONEY BECAUSE THEY HAVE NO CHOICE.

WHAT THEY SAY

I’m trusting God to provide, and I’m so thankful for our donors.

WHAT THEY WANT TO SAY

Lest you think #2 sounded a little whiny and money-hungry, you should know that I truly despise asking for money. I always have. And now I have to ask for it almost all the time. Even when I’m not asking for it, I’m thinking about asking for it. There are never enough funds to do all the good I’m trying to do, and I live with a nagging feeling that the one person I don’t ask is the one who would have written the big check. So, when I ask for money, know that I do so with fear and trembling."

What I say:  Again, I agree!  I hate asking for money.  I was not raised with the idea that I should be receiving hand outs.  I won't complain or rant here about that, because honestly it has taught me a lot.   What I am saying is that We need money for our work and personal support.  

We are encouraged to raise 3,000USD/month.  We are currently at 1,500 USD/month/avg.

Reference:

Mosley, A.  (2014, July 5). 10 THINGS MISSIONARIES WON’T TELL YOU. Retrieved from 

http://adammosley.com/2014/07/05/10-things-missionaries-wont-tell/

Response To: #2

 "2. FACEBOOK “LIKES” DON’T PAY THE BILLS.

WHAT THEY SAY

Thank you so much for the encouragement!

WHAT THEY WANT TO SAY

I’m glad that you liked my Facebook status. I really am. The thing is, when I say we need $1,200 by the end of the week to pay the school fees for orphaned children, I’m talking about actual dollars and actual need. Contrary to the rumors, Bill Gates doesn’t donate a dollar for every Like. That part is up to you. So, the next time you Like my status, consider sending a few bucks my way too."

What I say:  I would totally agree with him on this one.  It is very encouraging that you scrolled past and took a second to click "like"on my post.  It is discouraging that my "goofy" post get more likes than my "serious" ones.  

When we first arrived on the field in Mongolia we were raising our own support (I personally don't like saying it like this...cause it is God who provides not me).  Ok, back from the rant.   In 2008 we raised 2,000 USD/month and CAMA covered medical insurance.  It is now 2014, we have been on the CAMA Advanced fund since 2010, which means we are still asked to raise 75% of our support.  *If you want more info on this please ask.  75% is approximately 3,000USD/month.  We are currently receiving 1,500 to 2,000 USD/month.  

RESPONSE TO: 10 THINGS MISSIONARIES WON’T TELL YOU #1

"1. THEY DON’T HAVE THE TIME OR ENERGY TO WRITE…BUT THEY DO IT FOR YOU.

WHAT THEY SAY

Have you read my latest newsletter?

WHAT THEY WANT TO SAY

Newsletters, blog posts, website updates – all the “experts” tell me that I need to be sending you fresh content on a regular basis so you won’t forget about me. But here’s the thing…writing is hard, especially for those who aren’t natural writers. You know what else is hard? HTML, CSS, PHP, and a bunch of other tech-geek stuff that you have to learn about just to make a decent-looking website or email. I really want to tell you what’s going on, but it’s hard to turn out gripping narratives while I have a sick child asleep in my lap. And if I have to look up how to code a “mailto” link one more time, I’m going to scream!"

What I say:  I think you can see from our lack of blogs how we feel.  (We are almost exclusively Facebook and email).  We see how many of you subscribe and how many views we get per blog post, and we have to ask ourselves is it worth it.  Are we really get the word out?  Is it really economical?  

When we first arrived in Mongolia it would take approximately 15 hours to post one picture here on our blog.  We would start it at dinner and it would be finished in the morning.  Writing to cyberspace is hard!  Writing to people who care is not!

Reference:

Mosley, A.  (2014, July 5). 10 THINGS MISSIONARIES WON’T TELL YOU. Retrieved from 

http://adammosley.com/2014/07/05/10-things-missionaries-wont-tell/

RESPONSE TO: 10 THINGS MISSIONARIES WON’T TELL YOU #5

Hello Everyone, 

Here is question #5 from the previously promised blog.  

The original blog was from Adam Mosley at http://adammosley.com/2014/07/05/10-things-missionaries-wont-tell/

"5. THEY NEED A VACATION…BUT WON’T TELL YOU IF THEY TAKE ONE.

WHAT THEY SAY

I just need a time of refreshing.

WHAT THEY WANT TO SAY

After 2 or 3 years of hard work, most people feel like they deserve a little break. Take the family to the beach. Visit a theme park, a national park, or Park City. I would love a vacation, but honestly, I feel guilty “pampering” myself, rather than putting all my time and resources into the ministry. On top of that, I know some people will judge me if my vacation is “too nice.” If I scrape and save pennies for 5 years so I can spend a week on an exotic island, you’ll never hear about it, because I can’t handle the snarky, “It must be nice” comments (the ones you’ll say to my face), or, “My donations paid for your vacation” (which you’ll think, but not say out lout – at least not to me). So, I keep some great stuff to myself for fear of being judged."

What I say:  Agreed!  I have heard some pretty crazy things from those who don't directly support me about vacations.  Once, I was told to get a job like I was mooching off some system while I sat at home and played video games.  Ok, I could possibly get a job here in Mongolia.  My degree wouldn't really help me here so that means I am working a manual labor job.  (I spent six years in the military and did construction through college).  At this moment, minimum wage in Mongolia is 198,000T/month if your employer actually decides to pay you.  The laborers I know work 12-15 hour days for their income.  If, I was to do this there would NOT be much time for anything else.  Oh, and I would be getting paid $3.57/day (not an hour) for my labor.  Thank you for that advice...I guess....

My Thailand trip was for my shoulder.  Yes, I did enjoy a couple days at a beach.  No, I could NOT swim (I could sit/stand in the water), because my arm is too messed up to take off my shirt by myself, let alone have fun in the water.  Yes, in many ways Thailand was a vacation, but I didn't want to go.  I felt that if I got all the way to Thailand and nothing was wrong that I would be judged and that I would be labeled as a HUGE wuss.  I had decided that I would not go, but my wife and team insisted:  so I went.  Vacation.  

Thank you so much.  We did not realize how much we really needed some rest and renewal until we got to Thailand. Mongolia is a lot more exhausting then we care to admit.  We are so THANKFUL.

Happy Thanksgiving,

Larry

Reference:

Mosley, A.  (2014, July 5). 10 THINGS MISSIONARIES WON’T TELL YOU. Retrieved from 

http://adammosley.com/2014/07/05/10-things-missionaries-wont-tell/