Pray with Us
North Tower Chartres Cathedral
We give thanks for:
1. Jill's steadily improving health! Thank you to all those who having been praying for her faithfully. (Jill has been slowly recovering since experiencing a pulmonary embolism after returning from the Congo last November. See "To Live or To Die.") 2. An unexpected gift of $10,000 just before leaving in September, providing timely resources for our Burma Mission. 3. Robin Hartwell, who generously created and donated the new logo for Faith, Hope and Love Global Ministries! (See the logo featured below, in the right hand column.) 4. A fruitful season of spiritual life coaching in Minnesota this past summer, through which God has been revitalizing and developing a number of individuals actively engaged in Christian ministry. 5. All those who have pledged or given already to provide funding for our new Assistant to the President, Andrew Lonsbury, who is off to a great start. (See his picture and information about his background and duties below, in the right hand column.) Special Prayer Requests for: 
Tim praying for student at prayer service
1. Complete healing for Jill over the coming months.
2. Life-changing experience for Catholics and Protestants participating in the Chartres Contemplative Pilgrimage, September 25-October 2.
3. Life-change and deeper understanding of Scripture for Burmese theological students preparing for ministry in Tim's New Testament Theology class, October 2011 - February 2012.
4. Spiritual revitalization and increase of leadership capacity for the pastors participating in the "Spirit-Led Leader" leadership training course, October 24-28, in Yangon, Myanmar.
5. God's blessing on Andrew's work for Faith, Hope and Love this fall in Minneapolis.
6. Myanmar Institute of Theology seeking $250,000 to finish building their new administration and classroom building.
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Jill's Website
Tim's books/web articles
These resources offer insights and practical advice to help you to grow spiritually and to serve Christ more effectively. Please feel free to download or share the articles and sample chapters from Tim's books. Would you like to be notified each time a new article is posted? Just write "add me" in the subject line in an email to tim.geoffrion@fhlglobal.org
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Faith, Hope and Love Global Board of Directors Rev. Dr. Cheryl F. Dudley Mr. Thomas Erickson Rev. Jill K.H. Geoffrion, Ph.D. Rev. Timothy C. Geoffrion, Ph.D. Board of Advisors Mr. Jim Deanovic Mr. Ron Hoffman Mr. John March Mr. Mark Thompson 
We deeply appreciate your prayers and support. We cannot sustain, let alone expand, this important work without your ongoing help. Thank you! Tim and Jill Geoffrion 
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Greetings!
Thank you for your partnership in our global ministry as we move into another season on the field, equipping ministers and leaders to serve Christ more effectively. Jill and I arrived in Chartres, France on Sunday and will be here for three weeks. Please pray especially for the spiritual retreat we will be leading for a group of English-speaking Catholics and Protestants next week, each of whom is in a unique position of ministry and influence in America or Australia. This retreat is designed to help participants to listen closely to whatever God may want to say to them, and to let the Spirit lead them forward in fresh or better ways.
 12th Century Chartres Cathedral
On October 7, we leave for Myanmar (Burma). This semester, I will be teaching "New Testament Theology" to 75 theological students, and "Spiritual Vitality for Life and Leadership" as an elective. October 24-28, we will be conducting our one-week, intensive leadership training course, "The Spirit-Led Leader," for about 30 pastors from as many as 23 different denominations. While in the country, we also plan to distribute up to 1000 copies of The Spirit-Led Leader: Nine Leadership Practices and Soul Principles, and 1000 copies of One Step at a Time: A Pilgrim's Guide to Spirit-Led Living [read more on books ]. Burmese students and pastors are eager for both academic and practical teaching on spiritual growth and leadership, especially in the absence of many Ph.D. level professors and up-to-date materials.  Tim teaching New Testament Theology-Burma 2009 Please hold us in prayer as we teach, preach, coach, and minister in various ways in France (September 19-October 7) and in Myanmar (October 8-November 10, 2011,and January - February 2012). Thank you! Serving Christ with you, Tim Geoffrion President and Teaching Minister |
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Our Newest Staff Member!
We are thrilled to welcome Andrew Lonsbury as the third and newest staff member of Faith, Hope and Love Global Ministries!
As Assistant to the President, Andrew will be maintaining day to day processes of the ministry while Tim and Jill are on the field. He will also be helping to develop Faith, Hope and Love's network of friends, collaborators, and supporters in the Minneapolis area.
Andrew is an outstanding addition to our staff, bringing creative energy, youthful enthusiasm, great faith, and a huge heart for those in need throughout the world. After graduating from the University of Minnesota in economics, he just completed a yearlong internship at Christ Presbyterian Church in the Mission Department. In addition to his part time work with Faith, Hope and Love Global, he is now pursuing a master's degree in International Leadership at St. Thomas University. All the while, on the side, Andrew continues to develop a children's ministry in Tanzania, a not-for-profit he co-founded with several friends in 2009 (see www.lavego.org. Welcome, Andrew!
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What's Ahead?
1. Chartres Contemplative Pilgrimage (Sept. 26-Oct. 2): Tim and Jill will co-lead a spiritual retreat for both Catholics and Protestants in the context of Chartres Cathedral.
2. Myanmar Institute of Theology (October 8-November 10): Tim will be teaching "New Testament Theology" and "Spiritual Vitality for Life and Leadership" to 75 theological students.
3. Association for Theological Education in Myanmar (ATEM): Tim will be conducting "The Spirit-Led Leader" leadership training course for up to 30 pastors and leaders from as many as 23 denominations.
4. Minneapolis (November 10-December 23). Please consider inviting Tim and/or Andrew to introduce FHLGM to your friends, your church or Bible Study group.
To suggest your ideas or invite us to speak, please email:
Tim at Tim.Geoffrion@fhlglobal.org, or
Andrews at Andrew.Lonsbury@fhlglobal.org.
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Please support this ministry of teaching, inspiration, and encouragement of leaders with your financial contribution! 
Tim preaching in Burmese (Chin) church-2009
You can make a difference by partnering with Faith, Hope and Love Global Ministries through prayer and giving. Please consider making a contribution this month. Your tax-deductible donations to Faith, Hope and Love Global Ministries are both needed and greatly appreciated. Please click here to contribute.
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For Your Inspiration and Reflection
Prayerfully gaze at this image of our brand new logo.
What do you notice?
What do you feel?
What is God communicating to you?
Our new logo was created and generously donated by Robin Hartwell. Thank you, Robin!
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