Rick & Betsy Chiesa
Kayleen, Scott, Theresa
329 Prairie Dune Way
Orlando, FL 32828
(321) 206-6463
Wycliffe Bible Translators
The Wycliffe Scripture Celebration was a taste of heaven. Colorful costumes, singing in English and Spanish, prayers in many languages, and many new Bibles being presented for the first time helped us embrace the picture of every nation and tribe worshipping the Lamb (Jesus). The picture below is me with my colleagues Brian and Tracy representing the country of Cameroon and the Kenyang and Mbuko New Testaments. We felt honored presenting these Bibles.
Rick and I are on the countdown for leaving for Kenya this Tuesday. I’m excited to visit the area of Africa that Rick has worked in for the last 5 years. We will be at the Suba New Testament dedication on Friday, April 15. Thanks to those of you who have sent a financial gift towards my trip to Kenya. It’s so encouraging that this support was raised so quickly.
We are also planning to come to New York, May 5 - 30. If there is any way we can encourage your ministries (Sunday School, missions, youth, children’s, AWANA, etc.) please let us know. Rick’s colleague, Margaret Hill, plans to teach a course on Trauma Healing at Eastern Hills in Manlius, May 14-20. If you want to know more about this course, let us know.
Belowis a prayer guide for our family while we are in Kenya. I need to share a story when Rick went to Kenya in February. Every trip Rick has travelled I have sent a prayer guide, but in February I just sent out a brief email that he was going, but not specific prayer requests. When Rick returned, we discussed that even though the visit was fruitful, Rick experienced more jet lag and stomach discomfort, we both found it difficult to sleep, I had trouble focusing at the office, to name a few. It was a reminder that our prayer warriors are an essential part of our team and we can’t serve without you. Thanks for your partnership in the ministry of Bible translation!
Rick and Betsy Chiesa
Day | Date | Prayer Requests |
Tuesday | 12-Apr | Rick and Betsy will travel from Orlando to Detroit, then on to Amsterdam. Please pray for Scott as he is staying with his grandparents and learning woodworking and home repairs with his grandfather (Jack). |
Wednesday | 13-Apr | Then, we continue flying from Amsterdam to Nairobi, Kenya. (We are 7 hours ahead). Pray that Betsy’s ankles won’t swell from sitting so long in the planes. Pray that the two courses Theresa has signed up for next fall will become available for her to take or God guides her to other classes. Also, to finish her freshman year well at Houghton. |
Thursday | 14-Apr | Pray for good jet lag and cross-cultural adjustments. Pray for Joe (Kayleen’s husband) as he finishes his master’s thesis and graduates with his master’s from MIT, June 3rd. |
Friday | 15-Apr | The Suba people live on Mfangano Island in Lake Victoria. We will fly in a 12 passenger plane from Nairobi (capital) to the island and back again in the same day. Please pray for travel mercies and a wonderful day celebrating with the Suba people. Pray Scott will not be anxious while we are away and will trust God for his peace. |
Saturday | 16-Apr | Pray for the opportunity to visit with our Campus Crusade friends George & Susan Mamboleo. Pray for Theresa as she goes on a 5-day tour with her college symphonic wind ensemble. |
Sunday | 17-Apr | Pray we will enjoy worshipping and spiritual refreshment with the Kenyan people and sense the Lord’s presence. Pray for Betsy’s parents as they juggle a full household and begin the decision making process of downsizing their home of almost 40 years. |
Monday | 18-Apr | Pray we will continue to develop good relationships and be good listeners. Pray for protection of our home while we are away and thanks to our good neighbors for caring for things while we are away. |
Tuesday | 19-Apr | Pray that we will take good photos and videos of our experiences to share with the Wycliffe staff when we return. Pray for wisdom for Kayleen as she has several friends she is sharing the gospel with and discipling. |
Wednesday | 20-Apr | Find ways to minister to missionaries serving in Nairobi. Pray for Theresa’s Aunt Marilyn and Scott who will drive to Corning, NY, to attend Theresa’s last concert and bring her back to Chittenango for Easter break. |
Thursday | 21-Apr | Pray for travel mercies as we leave Kenya and fly to Amsterdam. We will break up the trip home with a day layover in Amsterdam. We hope to see the tulips blooming. Pray that our children grow in the knowledge of Christ and trust Him with their hope and future. |
Friday | 22-Apr | Rick and I will spend the day in Amsterdam. Pray that the Holy Spirit will guide our steps. Pray for Theresa and Scott as they drive from Chittenango, NY, to Poughkeepsie, NY, to celebrate Easter with Joe and Kayleen at Joe’s parents’ home. It’s a 3.5 hour trip one-way. They return on Sunday. |
Saturday | 23-Apr | Pray for travel mercies and adjusting to our time zone as we fly home today to Detroit, then Orlando. Pray we enjoy Easter and celebrate our Savior’s resurrection! |
