July Banks Family Update

I mentioned last month that the NNYM offices were moving, just next door into a smaller suite, but moving. There were a lot of pieces to fit together in order to make the move a success and the NNYM team pulled together along with some amazing volunteers to complete the transfer last week. Now, the task is finding a place for all of the stuff. My desk and computer are set up and waiting for me.

Just because the office moved does not mean ministry stopped. We are in the midst of recreating our web presence and working through how to replace our printed materials in order to be cost effective. It is an exciting time for NNYM as we re-examine how we continue to provide support for the youth workers around the nation. I am getting excited to begin my role as I continue to get a glimpse into the ministry of NNYM. I love all of the possibilities of how and what my role will do to keep NNYM moving forward.

In July, we celebrated my birthday and spent some vacation time over July 4 at the house on Bay Island in Newport Beach. It is always fun to spend time there with family, swimming in the bay, making sand castles on the shore and just relaxing.

Easton attended two weeks of science camp learning about Biology, Computer Science, Photography and Chemistry. He loved it so much he is asking to go for a longer time next year.

Since it is summer, we are spending time in the pool and Madison is learning how to swim. She is doing much better and getting braver each time we go. She is also excited to attend Kindergarten next year by working on her pre-K packet full of coloring, dot-to-dot, writing letters, and cutting shapes. It is fun to see her growing up and see the excitement on her face as she learns new things.

Please pray for:

• Support raising. Our financial situation will change on August 15 when my unemployment stops. Pray that I can find new partners by September in the amount of $1,000/month.
• My focus. This past month it has been lacking…Although I know and feel that God wants me at NNYM, I lacked direction on pursuing finding ministry partners. Pray that I continue to rely on God and that my zeal for finding ministry partners is rejuvenated.
• My marriage. It has become increasingly clear that unless I invest in my marriage it can become less than what God has intended it to be. Pray that I continue to make my marriage to Devon important and that we have times of connecting with each other and God.
• A Church home. We have been attending Flood Church for a while now and feel better connected. Pray that we can continue to make connections that will benefit our family and that we are able to find places to serve.

Thank you for your friendship and prayers!