tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60708007936411057022011-10-11T03:52:05.946-07:00Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.comBlogger3101100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-75038355644090875652011-04-20T09:59:00.000-07:002011-04-20T10:00:19.774-07:00Future postings will be at MudgeMissionReport.blogspot.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-7503835564409087565?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-63806728602749811252011-04-15T07:56:00.000-07:002011-04-15T07:57:47.238-07:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail for this week. It has been a busy week with a lot of meetings and conferences. <br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) For God´s provision in our lives.<br /><br />2) For our friends and family.<br /><br />3) For good results that our students showed on their exams, this week.<br /><br />Prayers:<br /><br />1) For students as they prepare to decide what courses they will take next cycle. <br /><br />2) For the diocesan ordinations coming up on April 30.<br /><br />3) For Lydia´s preparing-for-college. <br /><br />4) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members, and for our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />5) For the important meetings and conferences that are taking place.<br /><br />6) That we would do the things that God would like us to do. <br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day. <br /><br />God bless you,<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-6380672860274981125?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-14215245382244428442011-04-09T08:46:00.001-07:002011-04-09T08:46:49.051-07:00<em>Romans 8:35 and 36-39:</em><br /><br /><strong>Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will trouble, or distress, or persecution, or famine or nakedness, or danger, or sword? No in all these things we have complete victory through him who loved us! For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor heavenly rulers, nor things that are present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, not anything else in creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.</strong><br /><br />We thank You God for the ultimate victory in your Son, Jesus Christ and for your Holy Spirit which guides us in every way to do your perfect will. We thank You that nothing can separate us from the love of Jesus. And we thank You for the ministries of Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge which help to spread the news of your victory and the reality of your love to the people in Peru. Lord, we particularly thank You this week for the spiritual closeness that the Mudges have felt this week and for the progress that they have made against spiritual warfare. Continue to guide and strengthen them, Lord, so that their ministries may thrive and so that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor heavenly rulers, nor anything else in all creation may separate the Mudges and those to whom they minister from your love in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-1421524538224442844?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-54505924498433090172011-04-04T11:36:00.000-07:002011-04-04T11:38:10.424-07:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail for 4 April 2011. <br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) For the spiritual closeness to God that we have been having.<br /><br />2) For the spiritual warfare progress that we have had, particularly today.<br /><br />3) For the excellent Diocese of Peru Synod yesterday.<br /><br />4) For our friends in Peru, and our friends elsewhere. <br /><br />5) For our Biblical interpretation class last week. It was really awesome to see God pull things together for the students.<br /><br />6) For the great coffee hour consumables at the mission of La Ascension that Julie and Lydia prepared (and yes, I did help).<br /><br />Prayers:<br /><br />1) For students and classes this week and next. This is the last week of the current cycle. Our exam week is next week. Pray for the students as they prepare for their exam.<br /><br />2) For students as they prepare to decide what courses they will take next cycle. The next cycle begins after Easter Week.<br /><br />3) For Holy Week and Easter Week preparations. <br /><br />4) For Lydia´s preparing-for-college trip in July/August. <br /><br />5) For which churches and groups to visit in the Diocese of Albany, during July and August, to talk about our work in Peru. If you would like us to visit a parish, a group, or a deanery gathering - such as a deanery picnic, please let us know.<br /><br />6) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and for our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />7) That we would be able to keep on top of all the things that God would like us to do. <br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day. <br /><br />God bless you,<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-5450592449843309017?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-70235710869306560402011-04-01T11:32:00.000-07:002011-04-01T11:33:42.278-07:00<em>Romans 6: 10-11</em><br /><br /><strong>For the death he died, he died to sin once for all, but the life he lives, he lives to God. So you too consider yourselves dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus.</strong><br /><br />Jesus, we thank You for your ultimate sacrifice: for dying to sin once for all of us. We especially praise You for your resurrection, which allows all of us believers to be dead to sin, but alive to God, in You, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Spirit.<br /><br />We thank You for the message that Father Shaw and Mother Julie teach so that others in Peru might also be dead to sin and alive in You. Thank You for their teaching and preaching ministries. We ask Lord, that You be with the Mudges as they prepare for the next teaching cycle, showing their seminarians how the apostles lived in You in the book of Acts and how they may hear your voice more clearly as they study and interpret the Bible.<br /><br />As always, Lord, we pray for all the people in the Diocese of Peru: for their relationships and spiritual protection, all of their ministries, finances, resources and priorities.<br /><br />Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-7023571086930656040?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-54735342414272262582011-03-28T07:45:00.000-07:002011-03-28T07:47:10.037-07:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail for 27 March 2011. I can not believe it is almost April. The weather continues to change. <br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) Julie and I received our residency visas this week. That was as exciting as it was a surprise. Wow.<br /><br />2) Lydia and I worked our way through some computer programs, together, this week. That was fun.<br /><br />Prayers:<br /><br />1) For my teaching an Anglicanism class on the Lectio Divina, Monday 28 March (covering for another faculty member). <br /><br />2) For students as they prepare to decide what courses they will take next cycle. We are getting to the point where they starting thinking about signing up. The current cycle ends the week of April 10, and the next cycle begins after Easter Week.<br /><br />3) For our course preparation for the next cycle. We will be teaching two courses: a course on Acts, and the second part of studying and interpreting the Bible. <br /><br />4) For the annual diocesan synod on April 2, beginning at 2 pm, New York time. For the people being considered for the various positions, and the topics that will be presented and discussed (and perhaps voted on).<br /><br />5) For Lydia´s preparing-for-college trip in July/August. <br /><br />6) For which churches and groups to visit in the Diocese of Albany, during July and August, to talk about our work in Peru. If you would like us to visit, please let us know.<br /><br />7) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and for our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />6) That we would be able to keep on top of all the things that God would like us to do. <br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day. <br /><br />God bless you,<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-5473534241427226258?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-82511473719439465692011-03-25T06:01:00.000-07:002011-03-25T06:02:19.015-07:00<em>From Luke 1: 46-48</em><br /><br /><strong>My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. For He that is mighty hath done great things and holy is His Name.</strong><br /><br />As the Virgin Mary succumbed to the will of God, bringing forth our great Savior, so the Mudges have been obedient in the Holy Spirit’s calling to them to minister in Peru. We thank You Lord, for every good gift that You have given to the Mudges as they teach and minister in Peru, bringing so many more people today and tomorrow into knowledge of You. May the spirits of Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia rejoice in You and be full of joy as You do great and holy things through them.<br /><br />We thank You Lord, that the visa issue has finally been resolved. We thank You for the safe return of Bishop Michael and Linda Chapman and we ask that You bless their ministry too. Thank You for the Anglican mission in Oasis; we ask for an increase in volunteers from the community and other necessary resources, so that this mission may truly be an oasis for You. Please continue to inspire Father Shaw and Mother Julie and all at the seminary who play a role in creating and implementing on-line courses. That the Mudges would be able to keep on top of all the things that You want them to do, Lord, we ask for your blessing. And for the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru and for their ministries, finances, resources, and priorities, we ask all of this in the Name of Jesus, Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-8251147371943946569?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-36611002038902703972011-03-23T12:29:00.000-07:002011-03-23T12:30:53.591-07:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail for 21 March 2011. <br /><br />Fall is here. Temperature fluctations. Please pray for everyone´s health with the changes in temperatures, and welcome to Spring in the Northern Hemisphere.<br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) I was glad to be able to see the full moon yesterday, even with the cloud cover. It is mind boggling sometimes to think that you all in the northern hemisphere, and we in the southern hemisphere, all see the same moon at the same time. <br /><br />2) We had a great time this week and especially yesterday in our cross section jaunt of Lima, Peru (including date-night with Julie). Here is a video link to the Angican mission in Oasis which is one of places where we were yesterday:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccogj48jUJ4<br />In Oasis is a mission, of the mission of La Ascension where we worship. We may be leading a once-every-three-month Holy Eucharist there over the upcoming months, rotating with other clergy at La Ascension. Tons of kids. No running water in that section of town. A desert.<br /><br />3) We had dinner with Bp. Michael Chapman the other night (he´s back). Keep Bp. Mike and Linda in your prayers as they implement their plans and ministries. He and Linda are totally awesome. <br /><br />4) Had a great email note from a son of Hiram Bingham this week. Hiram Bingham was one of the two potential role models for the character of Indiana Jones. Hiram Bingham was a Yale university faculty member who was the archaeologist who discovered Machu Picchu (the 100th year anniversary of the discovery is in July, this year). He later became Governor of the State of Connecticut.<br /><br />5) Thank you to everyone who was in touch with us, this week, in various ways. You all are great.<br /><br />6) I had a great conversation yesterday with someone about the way Peruvians are taught in their educational system, from very young through college, and about the changes at the university level over the past few decades. This kind of knowledge helps to make our teaching methods more effective in the Peruvian context. <br /><br />Prayers:<br /><br />1) For the ministry of the Anglican Mission in Oasis and our role in that. The mission would like prayers for an increase in teams of volunteers from the community and prayer for ways to reach parents though team ministry (fathers and mothers). The mission runs effectively on a shoe-string budget of about $30 a month; that is a recent increase from the more traditional $15 a month. <br /> <br />2) For our visa and residency card situation upgrade. Hopefully we will hear something about our next step, soon. <br />Number of days left on our tourist visas: about 105.<br /><br />3) For upcoming meetings and appointments, and adjustments in our schedules relating to ramping up for on-line courses.<br /><br />4) We are moving forward with arrangements for Lydia´s going to college trip in July/August. Prayers for this trip would be appreciated, times to visit churches in the Diocese of Albany, to talk about our work in Peru. If you would like us to visit, please let us know.<br /><br />5) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and for our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />6) That we would be able to keep on top of all the things that God would like us to do. Tax season approacheth, and we would like prayer that we file everything correctly. <br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day. <br /><br />God bless you,<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<br />Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru.<br /><br />Discípulos que hacen discípulos<br />Disciples Making Disciples<br /><br />Addendum:<br /><br />YouTube allows certain music on its videos. I added some of their praise music sound tracks to two videos of our taxi ride through Villa El Salvador, yesterday, and I thought you might like to listen to them. I do.<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua3enyMvv_A&NR=1<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43s6nmYufWU&NR=1<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-3661100203890270397?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-59300946007142052492011-03-13T09:34:00.000-07:002011-03-13T09:35:51.125-07:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail for 13 March 2011. <br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) Nothing much happened when the residual of the Japanese tsunami reached Peru. Precautions were taken. Things went well. <br /><br />2) We had our annual ant swarm in the kitchen, but Julie attended to it quickly. The weather was nice. They descended by the hundreds. <br /><br />3) We received permission from Inter-varsity press to translate/arrange to translate a great book on evangelism into Spanish for our classes. We have in mind a person to do this. The book is called "True Story: A Christianity Worth Believing in," by James Choung. <br /><br />4) For the continuing progress we are making with on-line education development.<br /><br />5) For the progress we are making with our summer plans. <br /><br />6) For our first vidmail that went out this week.<br /><br />Prayers:<br /><br />When I think of what is happening in Japan, this week´s prayer requests seem kind of small. But then, I remember that what matters to each of us, matters to God, so whether great or small by our standards, he cares for each of us and our requests.<br /><br />1) For our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world, and for those who are suffering privately as well as those who are suffering in more public ways.<br /> <br />2) For our visa and residency card situation upgrade. We went to Interpol and Migraciones this week, to arrange for needed papers. Next step, call Migraciones shortly, to see what the step after that is. It is possible, with a large dose of realism, possible that the remaining step may be to get our cards. We will see. <br /><br />Number of days left on our tourist visas: about 111.<br /><br />3) For upcoming meetings and appointments.<br /><br />4) We are moving forward with arrangements for Lydia´s going to college trip in July/August. Prayers for this trip would be appreciated, times to visit churches in the Diocese of Albany, to talk about our work in Peru.<br /><br />5) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and for our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />6) That we would be able to keep on top of all the things that God would like us to do.<br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day. <br /><br />God bless you,<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-5930094600714205249?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-19052918675024162802011-03-12T10:44:00.000-08:002011-03-12T10:45:13.732-08:00<em>Proverbs 1: 1-7a</em><br /><br /><strong>The proverbs of Solomon, David’s son who was king of Israel, given to grasp wisdom and discipline, to understand deep thoughts, to acquire the discipline of wise behavior—righteousness and justice and fairness—to give insight to gullible people, to give knowledge and foresight to the young—a wise person will listen and continue to learn, and an understanding person will gain direction—to understand a proverb and a clever saying, the words of wise people and their riddles. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.</strong><br /><br />Lord, we pray for Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. We pray that You continue to send them wisdom and that they continue to exercise discipline in their lives of ministry in Peru. May their ministry always be full of righteousness, justice and fairness as they give insight and knowledge and spiritual insight to the people of Peru. May they continue to learn and gain direction from You as they live in awe and reverence of You, that reverence being the beginning of knowledge.<br /><br />We also pray Lord for a final resolution to the visa issue, for guidance as the Mudges plan for Lydia’s start at college and the trip to the USA for that purpose, for continuing progress in on-line education. As always, we pray for the relationships and spiritual protection of all missionaries and diocesan team members in Peru and for their ministries, finances, resources and priorities. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-1905291867502416280?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-32066026434714132542011-03-10T13:36:00.000-08:002011-03-12T11:12:03.024-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yjxB6l9oH30/TXvCUQ6-KtI/AAAAAAAAACw/YUsv0oYQ1EI/s1600/DSCN8665.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yjxB6l9oH30/TXvCUQ6-KtI/AAAAAAAAACw/YUsv0oYQ1EI/s320/DSCN8665.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583269816451345106" /></a><br /><br />Shaw administering communion about a week ago.<br /><br />My secret. <br /><br />When I think of what we are doing in Peru, I think of the Great Commission.<br />Jesus said:<br /><br />1) "Go and make disciples of all nations" (NIV). Is that on target! That includes us in the nation of Peru. <br /><br />2) "Baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." We Mudges are ordained clergy, and baptizing is part of what we do. I personally am in more of supporting role here with regards to my colleagues, but I have done at least one baptism at the Cathedral.<br /><br />3) "Teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." This is the area that we focus our efforts as seminary faculty in Lima: training future and present leaders of the Diocese of Peru (clergy and lay) how to be disciples of Jesus Christ who make disciples of Jesus Christ. Much of what we do is teaching. <br /><br />That is our mission. That is what we do. But that is not all we do. For, on occasion, we find ourselves ministering to people, as we go about our daily activities, such as to a taxi driver the other day. He was informing Julie and myself of his view of life, and I sensed from the Holy Spirit that he had a distinct lack of peace, and that he was searching for something firm to hold onto.<br /><br />I also sensed a nudging of the Holy Spirit to share with him my secret for living life. <br /><br />In a nutshell, I said: "My secret is this. When making decisions, I listen for the peace of God. When making decisions I want to look for an indication of the peace of God that passes all understanding as a guide as to what to do. That is it." <br /><br />And, as I shared this, I sensed the taxi driver was listening intently. Please remember him in your prayers.<br /><br />And I wish that for you, as well. In the midst of the trials and triumphs of your life, may the Holy Spirit guide you this month with the peace of God that passes all understanding in your decision making.<br /><br />News flash! We will be helping Lydia get to college in July and August. If you would like us to visit your parish or group during that time, to talk about our mission work, please let us know.<br /> <br />Prayer Requests:<br />• For our courses and course plans. <br />• For the students. <br />• For our relationships, priorities, ministries, and finances.<br /><br />God bless you, and thank you for your continuing support! I pray for you, every day.<br /> <br /> Shaw+, and on behalf of Julie+ and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-3206602643471413254?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-51912463008239150852011-03-07T09:56:00.000-08:002011-03-07T09:58:02.773-08:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail for 7 March 2011. The School year and parish program year are starting in Peru, summer vacation begins about Epiphany and effectively ends on Ash Wednesday. <br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) For power point presentations. They complement my teaching style really well. They are great fun to put together, and the students like them. <br /><br />2) The progress we have made, getting Lydia ready for college.<br /><br />3) That Padre Alberto has returned to La Ascension from his vacation. I like his preaching and his musical ability.<br /><br />4) For the progress we are making, planning our classes for the rest of the year. <br /><br />5) For the continuing progress we are making with on-line education development.<br /><br />6) For the good times we have sharing our faith, as people are open to that.<br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For our visa and residency card situation upgrade. We went to Interpol and Migraciones this week, to arrange for needed papers. Next step, call Migraciones in about a week and a half, to see what the step after that is. It is possible, with a large dose of realism, possible that the remaining step may be to get our cards. We will see. <br />Number of days left on our tourist visas: about 119.<br /><br />2) For upcoming meetings and appointments.<br /><br />3) We are moving forward with arrangements for Lydia´s going to college trip in July/August. In the US, aside from getting Lydia up and going to college, we will be available to visit parishes in the Diocese of Albany. Prayers for this trip would be appreciated.<br /> <br />4) We are in the process of hopefully sending out our monthly newsletter, beginning this month, in written form and perhaps in a video or powerpoint format as well. <br /><br />5) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and for our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />6) That we would be able to keep on top of all the things that God would like us to do.<br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day. <br />God bless you, and have a blessed beginning of Lent.<br /><br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-5191246300823915085?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-24516363243863136812011-03-05T12:11:00.001-08:002011-03-05T12:11:59.631-08:00<em>Matthew 7: 7-8</em><br /><br /><strong>Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.</strong><br /><br />Father God, we ask for blessings for Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. May they have courage to do what You ask them to do; may they have your wisdom in knowing exactly what that is; and may the power of Your Holy Spirit guide them into all truth.<br /><br />We thank You, Lord, for blessings of the past weeks: Lydia’s retreats, the service at La Ascension and Fr. Shaw’s new liturgy book, and breakthroughs with computer links. We ask for a resolution of the visa and residency card situation, for perfect healing for Fr. Shaw from his eye infection, for Julie’s meetings with people in the ordination process and for all the planning necessary for Lydia’s driving test and her start at Gordon College this summer.<br /><br />Thank You. Lord, that everyone who asks receives, and all who seek will find, and that whenever a person knocks, You are there to open the door. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-2451636324386313681?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-16248527146107585812011-03-01T13:24:00.000-08:002011-03-01T13:26:06.686-08:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail for 1 March 2011. <br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) For the retreats that Lydia has been on, the last two weekends, which:<br />a) were great for Lydia, and<br />b) gave Julie and myself time together.<br /><br />2) Julie got a great haircut.<br /><br />3) We had a major breakthrough in consolidating bits and pieces of computer links for our seminary course. This made searching for the Internet resources a lot easier for the students.<br /><br />4) Service at La Ascension went very well on Sunday. Used my new liturgy book. A good move.<br /><br />5) Thank you to everyone who has been in touch with us this week. We enjoyed hearing from you, and I liked the Chapman sightings.<br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For our visa and residency card situation upgrade. We went to Migraciones, and we had two surprises this week, brought on by what could have been a simple pressing of both the "e" and the "r" keys at the same time on a keyboard at Interpol. But for us, it means we need to check back in 2 and half weeks to see what the next step is.<br /><br />Number of days left on our tourist visas: about 127.<br /><br />2) For upcoming meetings and appointments.<br /><br />3) I ended up with an infection in my eye, something like conjunctivitis, on Monday, and after getting some stuff to combat it, am in great shape. Only one more day of eye drops! Had my eyes checked as well, and they are in great shape. But I don´t think it was conjunctivitis, because it behaved initially more like grains of sand in my eye from cement dust next door, and I don´t know anyone who has conjunctivitis at the moment. The treatment is the same as for conjunctivitis though, and the Lord really used the circumstances. Julie and Lydia get heroines of the week award for helping me with eye drops. <br /><br />5) For Julie´s CEMO interviews. After several people in the ordination process met with Bp. Godfrey this week, their next step is to go back to Julie for their next step. And so she is not only moving forward with new people in the process, but unexpectedly, she is helping a group again currently in the process at the same time. <br /><br />6) We are moving forward with arrangements for Lydia´s going to college trip in July/August. Please keep this in prayer, particularly for Lydia´s pre-license 5 hour classroom segment. <br /> <br />7) We are in the process of hopefully sending out our monthly newsletter, instead of Mudge Updates to parishes, beginning in March, perhaps a video format as well. <br /><br />8) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and for our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />9) That we would be able to keep on top of all the things that God would like us to do.<br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day. <br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-1624852714610758581?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-49262392982928250832011-02-26T10:05:00.001-08:002011-02-26T10:05:50.634-08:00<em>2Corinthians 4: 13-14</em><br /><br /><strong>But since we have the same spirit of faith as that shown in what has been written, “I believed; therefore I spoke,” we also believe, therefore we also speak. We do so because we know that the one who raised up Jesus will also raise us up with Jesus and will bring us with you into his presence.</strong><br /><br />Lord, thank You for the faith of Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. Thank You that they believe and they speak and that their ministries bring new members into your kingdom who will be raised up with Jesus and brought into your presence.<br /><br />Lord, we pray for a bounteous harvest from the teaching and the preaching and the praying and the healing that goes on throughout the diocese of Peru. We lift up Bishop Godfrey and Bishop Michael Chapman as well. Lord, we ask for special blessings upon all of the clergy and lay leaders and missionaries in Peru. Specifically we thank You for good class sizes in the seminary and especially for the 32 students from 4 countries taking the on-line course. We ask that the visa and residency card situation be completely resolved. Let the Holy Spirit be with Fr. Shaw as he celebrates the Holy Eucharist at La Ascension. And please guide the Mudges in all the logistics planning that needs to be done for their American trip this summer and for Lydia’s send off to college.<br /><br />Most of all, Lord, thank You for that promise for all believers: You will raise us up with Jesus on that last day! Thank You. Alleluia! Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-4926239298292825083?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-9378916407840955712011-02-23T17:52:00.000-08:002011-02-23T17:54:22.708-08:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail for 21 Febrero 2011. Happy Presidents´ Day, and a Happy Birthday to our daughter Ruth.<br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) In all the courses, combined, there are quite a few students, including about 32 students taking an on-line course, from four countries. It is the seminary´s first on-line course.<br /><br />2) Lydia came back from a really good diocesan retreat for Peruvian young adults on Sunday. She had fun and had a really good encounter with the Holy Spirit. (and Julie and I had a great date weekend while she was away!)<br /><br />3) My large print altar book has been bound. I am pleased with the results.<br /><br />4) Julie had a really good meeting with Bishop Godfrey on Friday to go over plans for ordinations and to begin planning for the next wave of students entering the ordination process in the Diocese of Peru.<br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For our visa and residency card situation upgrade. We head to Migraciones on Wednesday to find out our next step.<br />Number of days left on our tourist visas: about 133.<br /><br />2) For upcoming meetings and appointments.<br /><br />3) I celebrate the Holy Eucharist at La Ascension on Sunday. <br /><br />4) For Julie´s CEMO interviews with people in the ordination process over the next week or so (Commission on Ministry). <br /><br />5) We are getting approvals to make a trip to the US in July/August. There are many facets to this trip to be praying for, but the main purpose would be to get Lydia to college. Here are some things to be praying for on that trip, especially the logistics:<br /><br />a) there is a program suggested by our missionary society to help her adjust back to the US, one of which is in Colorado, not far from where our niece will be getting married (two days after the end of Lydia´s program).<br /><br />b) getting her driver´s license, including taking her five hour course, putting in the remaining driving hours (including night driving), and arranging for her driver´s exam.<br /><br />c) setting up visits to churches around the Diocese of Albany, to visit while we are in the Diocese of Albany<br /><br />d) Lydia has a college requirement to attend a wilderness experience which would be in the Adirondacks<br /><br />e) packing and getting Lydia to college in time, and letting go.<br /><br /><br />6) We send out a short weekly prayer and praise to parishes for the Sunday bulletins, and we are in the process of hopefully sending out our monthly newsletter, instead, beginning in March. <br /><br />This way, churches can post the newsletters on bulletin boards about what we are doing, and they can help raise parish awareness about missions activities of the Diocese of Albany. Please pray that our parish email database is current and comprehensive.<br /><br />8) We are also thinking about making available short monthly video newsletters, accessible on the Internet. Your prayers about this would be appreciated.<br /><br />9) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and for our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />10) That we would be able to keep on top of all the things that God would like us to do.<br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day. <br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-937891640784095571?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-75143000925326166012011-02-19T08:47:00.000-08:002011-02-19T09:02:41.146-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VENGNWHTaL4/TV_1vboiHZI/AAAAAAAAACg/iBx6090wSgQ/s1600/DSCN8434%255B1%255D.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VENGNWHTaL4/TV_1vboiHZI/AAAAAAAAACg/iBx6090wSgQ/s320/DSCN8434%255B1%255D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575445058928385426" /></a><br />Students taking diocesan exams earlier this month<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>What you are doing for the spread of the Gospel in Peru, and beyond.</strong><br /><br />By supporting us, you are helping God´s work be accomplished, not just in Peru,<br />but across South America, and (as of this week), into North America, all based in<br />part on what we do here in Lima. You are helping to provide seminary tools<br />throughout Peru, including to the specific area within Peru where Bp. Mike<br />Chapman is concentrating his efforts, as well as elsewhere across North and South<br />America.<br /><br />The students attending the Saints Augustine Seminary in Lima, Peru, include people like Mercedes, Dimas, Manuel, Juan Carlos, Oscar,and Anita, just to name a few. Some are near the end of their time in seminary. Some are reassessing their goals as to the kind of ministry they are called to, or how long it will take to complete their course of study. Some are just starting out in seminary.<br /><br />All the students are making huge sacrifices to attend seminary in Lima, in terms of time and commitment. Because we are missionaries here(being supported by you in prayer and financially), the students do not have to pay the cost of our teaching here, a cost that neither they nor the Diocese of Peru could afford.<br /><br />If we were not here, they would not be benefitting from our teaching, in areas such as New Testament, Old Testament, Evangelism, Preaching, Church History, Theology, and the Study and Interpretation of the Bible. Thank you everyone, on their behalf, for helping to make possible God´s future ministry plans for them.<br /><br />But there is more. The seminary on-line capabilities are just getting underway, this week. I have created 12 short YouTube videos in the past few weeks as part of this effort. Once the on-line courses are up and going in their full capacity, not only will your contributions to SAMS on our behalf, and your prayers, continue<br />to make seminary affordable to the people in Lima through your support of us, your combined efforts will make seminary education more accessible to students across Peru and across South America who would not otherwise have access to seminary, at all. Thank you for being part of that.<br /><br />And we are doing much, much more. So, when you think about us, or pray about us, or support us financially, remember that what we do here is not just about us, it is about the Anitas, Dimas, Bp. Mike Chapmans and Bp. Godfreys who you are helping, as well. Ultimately, it is about God building his church, one person at a time, in<br />thought, word and deed.<br />Prayer Requests:<br />• For the expanding on-line capabilities.<br />• For the students.<br />• For our relationships, priorities,<br />ministries, and finances.<br />God bless you, and thank you for your<br />continuing support! I pray for you, every day,<br />Shaw+, and on behalf of Julie+ and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-7514300092532616601?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-31633142394484206572011-02-19T07:59:00.000-08:002011-02-19T08:00:03.671-08:00<em>1Timothy 6: 11b-12</em><br /><br /><strong>Pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness. Compete well for the faith and lay hold of that eternal life you were called for and made your good confession for in the presence of many witnesses.</strong><br /><br />Father God, we again come before You in intercession for Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. We thank You for all the gifts that You have bestowed upon them and for their faithfulness and perseverance in using these gifts for the spread of Your Kingdom in the diocese of Peru and throughout the world. Help them to continue to pursue righteousness and godliness as they work in love with their gentle spirits listening to You. Give all ministers within the diocese of Peru a spirit of collaboration which will only strengthen the team to compete well in a race to bring more souls into your heavenly embrace. Bless all aspects of the Mudges’ teaching and preaching and administrative ministries to equip others to become better disciples making disciples. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-3163314239448420657?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-87566972060207511902011-02-13T09:01:00.000-08:002011-02-13T09:04:09.423-08:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail for 14 Febrero 2011. <br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) Registration and orientation went well this week, and a fantastic linguist gave four outstanding presentations on how to read a book. This is part of the basic study skills message for the students who only have had a secondary school education.<br /><br />2) A great deal of time in the past few weeks has been spent preparing for orientation and teaching. If you would be willing to sample the videos that I have created for the students, here is a YouTube playlist link: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=87497FBFCE6F1120<br /><br />The videos attempted to convey (really boring but) important administrative stuff in an interesting manner; and from the students´ perspective, I think I did a good job of bringing it alive, or at least of making it entertaining.<br /><br />4) Lydia started classes at the same school she attended in the fall, and loves it. She is also continuing homeschool studies, and we are in the final stretch before college.<br /><br />5) We made it through Migraciones step 1 this week, and then followed that by a stop over at Interpol as part of our visa upgrades. We should hear back from Interpol in about a week to 10 days, so that we can proceed to the next step. More detail on this can be found on my Facebook page.<br /><br />6) My personal large print altar book is finished. The next step is to get it bound.<br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For our visa and residency card situation upgrade. We wait upon divine Providence and Interpol. We are making reasonable progress. If, which is always exciting - because it is always an "if," all goes well, we should be in good shape well before the deadline.<br /><br />Number of days left on our tourist visas: about 140.<br /><br />2) For Julie and I as we continue to plan and prepare for seminary orientation and our courses on Biblical Interpretation. We have weekly meetings with the Rector of the seminary on Mondays at 10 am.<br /><br />3) For our part in leading services at the Mision of La Ascension during the month of February. I celebrate again in about two weeks. <br /><br />5) For Julie´s CEMO interviews with people in the ordination process over the next week of so (Commission on Ministry). <br /><br />6) For the students who were not at orientation and who plan to take our classes. Also for the students who signed up for classes.<br /><br />7) For our plans to lead services at other missions in the Lima area over the next few months.<br /><br />8) With Lydia going to college later in the year, we are turning our attention to potential scholarships and also the amount of time we need to prepare. She has a wilderness program to attend (in the Adirondacks, of all places), and we hope that she can take her driver´s test to get her license before college. Please keep this in prayer.<br /><br />9) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />10) That we would be able to keep on top of all the things that God would like us to do.<br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day. <br /><br />God bless you, and this week, have a happy Valentine´s Day.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-8756697206020751190?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-63877684083915599202011-02-11T08:17:00.001-08:002011-02-11T08:17:54.783-08:00<em>2 Timothy 2:2</em><br /><br /><strong>You’ve heard my message, and it’s been confirmed by many witnesses. Entrust this message to faithful individuals who will be competent to teach others.</strong><br /><br />Lord, You know how Paul taught Timothy and Timothy was instructed to teach other faithful individuals who will then pass on the Christian message to even others. This is so much like the Mudge’s teaching mission. We pray Lord for an extra dose of the gift of teaching for Father Shaw and Mother Julie as they teach those in the Peruvian seminary to be able to go out and teach and preach to others. Inspire Father Shaw as he makes more teaching videos for You Tube. Be with both Shaw and Julie as they teach their course on Biblical Interpretation. And send Your Holy Spirit to the Rector of the Seminary as he creates the first on-line course on the book of Romans. We pray Lord for success in this distance learning initiative and we hope that this is just the first course of many that will be offered on-line and capable of reaching so many different students in the Spanish speaking world.<br /><br />We pray for safety for Lydia as she navigates Lima’s bus system. We pray that all the administrative matters concerning the Mudge’s visa and residency card situation are resolved satisfactorily and in a timely fashion. And we pray for all the people in the ordination process and for Mother Julie as she continues to interview and guide these future servants of yours in their path of study.<br /><br />Finally, Lord, we pray for the relationships and spiritual protection of all missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru and for their ministries, finances, resources and priorities. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-6387768408391559920?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-13480198902464637312011-02-07T09:30:00.000-08:002011-02-07T09:32:30.325-08:00This is our weekly public prayer mail for Tuesday, 8 Febrero 2011. It is winter in the northern hemisphere and summer in the southern hemisphere. <br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br />There are so many accomplishments this week, it is hard to remember them all. <br /><br />1) The canonical exams went well on Saturday, and we have had time to look them over, to a great extent (a miracle in itself)<br /><br />2) A meeting we had to strengthen ties between Peru and a Cathedral in North America went well yesterday. <br /><br />3) Things are coming together nicely for the beginning of the seminary school year; orientation is this week. Still a bit to do. I now have about 12 short videos on YouTube for orientation week and the first classes that Julie and I teach this cycle. <br /><br />4) Lydia is gaining a bit of independence as she learns some of the bus routes, for the things she needs to do to help the seminary, and as she begins her ISCL courses this week. Taking the bus sounds easy if you have Albany area bus service in mind. <br /><br />(But try doing this in Spanish with no printed bus routes, working through the various prices per destination verbally with the attendants on board the buses, and hoping that the buses actually stop at the bus stops. <br /><br />It does sort itself out with a bit of effort, a bit of self-organization, and experience. And she gets to take the buses, by herself, daily.)<br /><br />5) The first on-line course of the seminary is going to start next week on the book of Romans (being taught by the Rector of the seminary), and there are students lined up across several geographic locations. <br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For our visa and residency card situation. We move into the next phase today (Tuesday) with the ubiquitous form F-007 and a trip to Migraciones in the morning.<br /><br />Number of days left on our tourist visas: about 147.<br /><br />2) For Julie and I as we continue to plan and prepare for seminary orientation and our courses on Biblical Interpretation. We have weekly meetings with the Rector of the seminary on Mondays at 10 am.<br /><br />3) For our part in leading services at the Mision of La Ascension during the month of February. I celebrate this coming Sunday.<br /><br />4) For the finalization of a liturgy book that I am compiling, for my use in services. It combines the latest version of Bp. Godfrey´s Peruvian rites with the Spanish version of the Book of Common Prayer that we also use. Hopefully, I can finish it this week.<br /><br />5) For Julie´s CEMO interviews with people in the ordination process over the next few weeks (Commission on Ministry). <br /><br />6) For Lydia as she begins her travels by bus, by herself. <br /><br />7) For our plans to lead services at other missions in the Lima area over the next few months.<br /><br />8) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />9) That we would be able to keep on top of all the things that God would like us to do.<br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day. <br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-1348019890246463731?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-81564223509260756292011-02-05T13:29:00.000-08:002011-02-05T13:30:43.125-08:00<em>Isaiah 55:6 </em> <br /><br /><strong>Seek the Lord while he makes himself available, call to him when he is nearby!</strong><br /><br />Father God, we seek you and we call out to you on behalf of Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge.<br /><br /><em>Verses 8-11:</em> <br /><br /><strong>Indeed my plans are not like your plans, and my deeds are not like your deeds, for just as the sky is higher than the earth, so my deeds are superior to your deeds and my plans superior to your plans. The rain and snow fall from the sky and do not return, but instead water the earth and make it produce and yield crops, and provide seed for those who must eat. In the same way, the promise I make does not return to me, having accomplished nothing. No, it is realized as I desire and is fulfilled as I intend.</strong><br /><br />We pray that the Mudges’ plans are your plans and that their deeds are your deeds. We pray that their work results in much fruit: many people of Peru coming to know and love and serve You. May the Mudges’ ministry provide the seeds of knowledge to their seminarians needed to produce a new generation of faithful people in Lima. We pray for the beginning of the new semester: that there will be a good number of students in the classes and that each of these students has a calling from You. We pray that Your Holy Spirit will be present in each class, guiding the Mudges and guiding the students into all they need to know to be effective workers in the field.<br /><br /><em>Verses 12-13:</em> <br /><br /><strong>Indeed you will go out with joy; you will be led along in peace; the mountains and hills will give a joyful shout before you, and all the trees in the field will clap their hands. Evergreens will grow in place of thorn bushes, firs will grow in place of nettles; they will be a monument to the Lord, a permanent reminder that will remain. </strong><br /><br />Lord, give Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia hearts of joy as they lead services at the Mision of La Ascenscion this month. Give them a spirit of peace as they know that Your Holy Spirit is with them every step of the way. May every soul that receives a new revelation of You be a monument to You, a permanent reminder that will remain. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-8156422350926075629?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-84304397574147974442011-01-31T07:13:00.000-08:002011-01-31T07:15:03.517-08:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail for 31 January 2011. It is winter in the northern hemisphere and summer in the southern hemisphere.<br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) For the progress we have been making in preparation for: orientation, the start of a new year of classes, and moving towards on-line seminary courses. It all gets underway in about a week. Most of our time has been spent on these matters.<br /><br />2) For the interesting cultural experiences at the ecumenical service this week at a Roman Catholic Church in Lima on Tuesday, and at the briefing on "what is a healthy person" at the Anglican Cathedral on Thursday.<br /><br />3) This week, Bp. Godfrey entrusted Julie and I with the task of drawing up the first canonical exams for the Diocese of Peru (we have had several discussions with him, already, on this subject). We submitted our draft for his review and modification.<br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For our visa and residency card situation. We move into the next phase on February 8.<br />Number of days left on our tourist visas: about 156.<br /><br />2) For Julie and I as we continue to plan and prepare for seminary orientation and our courses on Biblical Interpretation. The school year begins next week. We have an important final meeting with the Rector of the seminary on Friday, February 4.<br /><br />3) For our part in leading services at the Mision of La Ascension during the month of February (the Vicar of the mission is moving from one house to another, and is leaving services in the care of 4 of us, during that time period). There have been several discussions already with him, and plans are very well set. <br /><br />4) For Julie´s CEMO interviews with people in the ordination process over the next month (Commission on Ministry). Also, for Julie and I: we plan to be proctoring canonical exams this coming Saturday.<br /><br />5) For my niece who is starting a semester of classes in Jordan, as part of her college studies. She has recently arrived there with my brother, and the report back is that things seem to be relatively calm compared to other countries. Still, prayers would be appreciated as you think about it. <br /><br />6) For Lydia who will be going on two up-coming retreats. One with the school she has been attending, and one is a diocesan retreat. In addition, her school is planning a senior high class trip in May, and your prayers for their choice of destination would be appreciated. They should be finalizing the May trip, sometime soon.<br /><br />7) For the students whom God wants in our seminary classes. We would like at least 10 students in each seminary class.<br /><br />8) For our plans to lead services at other missions in the Lima area over the next few months.<br /><br />9) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />10) That we would be able to keep on top of all the things that God would like us to do.<br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day. <br /><br />God bless you, and this week, have blessed a holy day of the Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple, and for fans of Punxsutawney Phil, have a happy Groundhog´s Day.<br /><br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-8430439757414797444?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-66875509881111990572011-01-29T07:58:00.000-08:002011-01-29T07:59:33.742-08:00<em>Proverbs 3: 5-6</em><br /><br /><strong>Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own understanding. Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight.</strong><br /><br />Father God, here we are again lifting up to You, your faithful servants, Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. We thank You that You have been guiding them along the straight path as they discern your instructions for their mission in Peru. Help them to continue to trust You, rely on You and acknowledge You in all their ways so that through the grace of your Son, Jesus Christ, and the inspiration of Your Holy Spirit, they continue to do your will in all their ministries.<br /><br />We ask specifically, Lord, that You clear the way to a resolution of the visa and residency card situation; that You be with them as they plan for seminary orientation and their course on Biblical Interpretation; that You lead them as they design and prepare on-line courses; that Julie’s interviews with ordination candidates go well; that the classes at the seminary are well enrolled; and that the services that the services that the Mudges lead are filled with Your Holy Spirit.<br /><br />Last of all, Lord, we pray for the relationships and spiritual protection of all missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru and that their ministries, finances, resources and priorities are according to Your will. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-6687550988111199057?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-23510654473011388692011-01-24T08:32:00.000-08:002011-01-24T08:34:02.913-08:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br /><br />This is our weekly public prayer mail for 24 January 2011. It is winter in the northern hemisphere and summer in the southern hemisphere.<br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) For the progress we have been making in preparation for: orientation, the start of a new year of classes, and moving towards on-line seminary courses. <br /><br />2) For the repair of the overhead light in our kitchen this week. One part of it suddenly detached from the ceiling. An electrician put it in place again.<br /><br />3) We are enhancing our exercise and healthy eating habits. We do a lot more walking here, and it is good exercise. <br /><br />4) Lydia introducing me to my "sticky notes" computer program. Now, I have a lot of them (there is much to do in our missionary life). It is a great organizing tool.<br /><br />5) For the enhancements in our prayer blog.<br /><br />6) For my 4 seminary instructional videos that are nearing completion. I am hoping to have the time to do more. <br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For our visa and residency card situation. We should move into the next phase in the next week or so.<br />Number of days left on our tourist visas: about 163.<br /><br />2) For Julie and I as we continue to plan and prepare for seminary orientation and our courses on Biblical Interpretation. The school year begins the week of Feb 7. <br /><br />3) For the design and preparation of our on-line courses. <br /><br />4) For Julie´s CEMO interviews with people in the ordination process over the next month (Commission on Ministry).<br /><br />5) For the students whom God wants in the classes. We would like at least 10 students in each seminary class.<br /><br />6) For our plans to lead services at various missions in the Lima area over the next few months.<br /><br />7) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />8) That we would be able to keep on top of all the things that God would like us to do.<br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day. <br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-2351065447301138869?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-4060932799243702762011-01-22T12:35:00.000-08:002011-01-22T12:37:32.123-08:00<em>Ephesians 6: 14-17</em><br /><br /><strong>So then, take you stand! Fasten truth around your waist like a belt. Put on God’s approval as your breastplate. Put on your shoes so that you are ready to spread the Good News that gives peace. In addition to all these, take the Christian faith as your shield. With it you can put out all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Also take salvation as your helmet and the word of God as the sword that the Spirit supplies.</strong><br /><br />Lord, we continue to lift up Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge to You. We know Lord that they are faithful to You. Help them, Lord, to always have your truth as a belt around their waists and your approval for everything that they do. May they always be ready to spread your Good News that gives peace. Show them more opportunities to spread this Good News to all that they encounter throughout the day. Protect them from the evil one as their faith persists and their hope of salvation, the precious gift of Jesus, propels them every day. Bathe them in the Holy Spirit as they read your word, live your word, and spread your word to all the people of Peru.<br /><br />We continue to ask that the Mudges have your guidance in solving their visa dilemma. Be with Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie as they prepare for the course on Biblical Interpretation and explore many avenues for distance learning and on-line teaching. Send them all the students that You are calling into ministry. And we again pray for the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, their ministries, finances, resources and priorities.<br /><br />We ask all of this in the name of Jesus. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-406093279924370276?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-12589343585054518872011-01-17T13:03:00.000-08:002011-01-22T14:46:36.327-08:00Our vision from the deep end. <br /><br />I never cease to be amazed by the size of our current task: to teach people how to lead parishes. It sounds simple, on paper.<br /><br />And we started out with relatively modest goals: to help teach classes in a seminary in Spanish. To do this, we needed to learn the culture and the language. But almost immediately, when we arrived, our task increased: to help teach Life in the Spirit seminars, to lead mentoring groups, to participate in the life of the Diocese of Peru, helping with healing and prayer ministry, for example. <br /><br />Someone has called the acclimation process: "dropping you in the deep end." "Dropping you in the deep end" seems to be part of the life of a missionary.<br /><br />And our task seems to keep getting a bit bigger, over time. For example, additionally, as typically happens to long-term missionaries, we have been helping with mission teams and guests who visit the Diocese of Peru. We have had to rethink curriculum-design in the face of student study skill deficits, resource shortages, and the overabundance of needs of parishes. "How to listen to God" has become a necessary life-skill that we are cultivating in the lives of students.<br /><br />And most recently, we have begun planning on-line courses, to teach students across Peru, and in other countries, how to lead parishes. Yesterday, I took another step in that direction by developing my first on-line instructional video: how to use a bible concordance, as part of our biblical interpretation resources. <br /><br />In the missionary environment, when resources do not exist and there is little in the budget with which to buy sufficient resources, we try to create the resources that we need. This seemingly small step of making an instructional video is actually a major step in the direction of developing on-line course materials.<br /><br />From the beginning of our missionary life, however, I have wondered if there was ever such as thing as a "shallow end" in our work here. My conclusion: Nope. One size fits all. It has probably been that way for hundreds of years. <br /><br />Prayer Requests:<br />• For the next seminary cycle of courses (the cycle begins on February 7)<br />• For seminary and diocesan plans. <br />• For our relationships, priorities, ministries, and finances.<br /><br />God bless you, and thank you for your continuing support! I pray for you, every day, <br /> Shaw+, and on behalf of Julie+ and Lydia<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uDi8dsXFSSo/TTtaPO-wm_I/AAAAAAAAAB8/YZ2MVrjGJ08/s1600/MudgeNL1.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 178px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uDi8dsXFSSo/TTtaPO-wm_I/AAAAAAAAAB8/YZ2MVrjGJ08/s320/MudgeNL1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565140982312246258" /></a><br /><br />Recent seminary graduate Marco with his fiancee Vanessa. She liked this photo so much, that she used it as her Facebook photo. He is finishing as an intern at La Ascension in Surco as part of the ordination process. Marco is in the process of getting a teacher's degree, and they are getting ready to get married. You might consider praying for them daily, this month.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-1258934358505451887?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-31233162849614627842011-01-17T13:00:00.000-08:002011-01-17T13:02:01.382-08:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br /><br />This is our weekly public prayer mail for 17 January 2011. It is winter in the northern hemisphere and summer in the southern hemisphere.<br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) For the latest computer breakthroughs in the development of course materials this week: both the in-person courses and the on-line courses. I created my first instructional video this week, and we started working with "e-sword" in Spanish as some of the potential materials available to students in various locations.<br /><br />2) For just being in Peru. Being here is totally awesome. I wake up every day, thinking to myself that I can not believe that I am here (of course, when I am in the Diocese of Albany, I think something similar to myself, as I am also grateful for the Diocese of Albany).<br /><br />3) For the progress that we have made on the next phase of our visa process. <br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For our visa and residency card situation. Your continued prayers are appreciated. <br /><br />Number of days left on our tourist visa: about 171.<br /><br />2) For Julie and I as we continue to plan and prepare for seminary orientation and our courses on Biblical Interpretation. We had two days of good buddy time on this, this week. The school year orientation begins the week of February 7. <br /><br />3) For the design and preparation of our on-line courses, and the development of related study skill matters. For the preparation and design for on-line courses across South America. <br /><br />I am having almost daily meetings with the Rector of the seminary, as we plan on-line course related matters. In the meantime, he has lined up someone to begin working on study skills with the students. Adequate student study skills is a continent wide issue.<br /><br />4) For the students whom God wants in the classes. We would like at least 10 students in each seminary class.<br /> <br />5) For our landlady´s responsiveness and openness to what remains to be done in our apartment. <br /><br />6) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />7) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that God would like us to do. <br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day. <br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-3123316284961462784?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-77747756435660922242011-01-17T12:58:00.000-08:002011-01-17T12:59:58.574-08:00<em>Ephesians 3: 14-21</em><br /><br /><strong>This is the reason I kneel in the presence of the Father from whom all the family in heaven and on earth receives its name. I’m asking God to give you a gift from the wealth of his glory. I pray that he would give you inner strength and power through his Spirit. Then Christ will live in you through faith. I also pray that love may be the ground into which you sink your roots and on which you have your foundation. This way, with all of God’s people you will be able to understand how wide, long, high, and deep his love is. You will know Christ’s love, which goes far beyond any knowledge. I am praying this so that you may be completely filled with God.</strong><br /><br />Like Paul prayed for the Ephesians, Lord, we pray for Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. We ask Lord that you continue to gift them from the wealth of your glory. We pray that you give them inner strength and power from your Holy Spirit that Christ’s residence within them is evident through their faith. May all of their faith and ministry be rooted in your perfect love and may they and all their students and all to whom they minister understand how wide, how long, how high and how deep is Jesus’ love for them, a love which goes beyond any knowledge. May the Mudges be completely filled with You, God.<br /><br />Lord, we ask for wisdom for the Mudges to know how to fix their visa and residency card situations. Help them to figure out the best strategy for Lydia and her college plans. Give them peace of mind that all will work out. And continue to guide them and inspire them as they prepare for the February semester and progress in the plans for on-line courses and distance learning. For all their concerns with their landlady and needed improvements in their apartment; for the students whom You want in their classes; for the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and for their ministires, finances, resources and priorities: Lord, we put all of this into your hands.<br /><br /><strong>Glory belongs to God, whose power is at work in us. By this power he can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine. Glory belongs to God in the church and in Christ Jesus for all time and eternity! Amen.</strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-7774775643566092224?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-90350295678409021802011-01-10T09:44:00.000-08:002011-01-10T09:46:24.844-08:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail for 10 January 2011. We like serving in Peru. <br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) For moving forward with the seminary course plans and preparations.<br /><br />2) For the new computer program that we plan to use in the development of on-line course materials.<br /><br />3) For the friends we have both in Peru and in the United States. <br /><br />4) For the adventure of living in Peru.<br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For our visa and residency card situations. Your continued prayers would be appreciated.<br /><br />2) For Lydia in the midst of all this, as she prepares for college. The amount of time that she would be away from Peru, each college year, could affect her residency document status, and we need prayer for which plans we should be making about her visa status process because of that. <br /><br />3) For Julie and I as we continue to plan and prepare for seminary orientation and our courses on Biblical Interpretation. The school year begins the week of <br />February 6. <br /><br />4) For the design and preparation of our on-line courses, and the development of related study skill matters. For the preparation and design for on-line courses across South America.<br /><br />5) For the students whom God wants in the classes.<br /> <br />6) For our landlady´s responsiveness and openness to what remains to be done in our apartment. The curtains have been taken care of. The bathtub needs work (there is a crack down the center of it), but in the meantime, the shower in another bathroom is fine. <br /><br />7) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />8) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that God would like us to do. <br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day. <br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<br />Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-9035029567840902180?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-26913387627440823942011-01-08T07:46:00.000-08:002011-01-08T07:47:14.044-08:00<em>Psalm 118: 22-24</em><br /><br /><strong>The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.<br />The Lord is responsible for this, and it is amazing for us to see.<br />This is the day the Lord has made. Let’s rejoice and be glad today!</strong><br /><br />Jesus, Lord, this is the day that you have made! We will rejoice and be glad! The builders may have rejected you, but we honor you! In your mysterious ways, you change weakness into strength, poverty into riches, and surrender into victory! We will rejoice in You and be glad!<br /><br />We rejoice and are glad for Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. Thank You for their safe return to Peru. We ask that You be with them through this next week as they get back to work ministering to the people and the future spiritual leaders of Peru. Inspire them as they plan and prepare for seminary orientation and the course on Biblical Interpretation. Guide them as they design and set up on-line courses. Help them to develop lessons and activities which will help their students have better study skills. Lord, please send those students that You want in their classes. And Lord, we pray for relationships and spiritual protection of all the missionaries and diocesan team members in Peru, and for all their ministries, finances, resources and priorities.<br /><br />All is done for your glory, Lord. We will rejoice and be glad! Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-2691338762744082394?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-3889794839558017732011-01-03T14:41:00.000-08:002011-01-03T14:43:11.235-08:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail for 3 January 2011. It is now winter in the US and summer in Peru.<br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) Praise God for the wonderful time we have had in the US over the past few weeks.<br /><br />2) Praise God that Lydia has logged many hours towards her driver's license requirements. <br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For safe and timely travel back to Lima on Tuesday, January 4.<br /><br />2) For Julie and I as we continue to plan and prepare for seminary orientation and our courses on Biblical Interpretation. The school year begins next month in the Southern Hemisphere. <br /><br />3) For our design and preparation of on-line courses, and the development of study skill matters.<br /><br />4) For the students whom God wants in the classes.<br /> <br />5) For our landlady´s responsiveness and openness to what remains to be done in our apartment. <br /><br />6) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />7) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that God wants us to do. <br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day. <br /><br />Happy New Year!<br />Feliz Ano Nuevo!<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-388979483955801773?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-16299548727737366492011-01-01T09:27:00.000-08:002011-01-01T09:28:08.917-08:00<em>Numbers 6: 22-26</em><br /><br /><strong>The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.</strong><br /><br />Lord, Jesus, we offer to You this prayer at the beginning of the calendar year for the Mudge family and for all of their intercessors. May your face shine upon us; may we accept that wonderful free gift, your grace; may you approve of all that we do and send us your peace.<br /><br />Specifically for Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia, we pray for safe travel back to Peru. We thank you for all the blessings of their interlude in the U.S.: for the ordination of Hannah and Christina; for visits with so many family and friends, and for time to relax and regroup. We ask your blessings on the Mudge Mission in Peru. Help Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie with their preparations for the February seminary orientation and for the course on Bible Interpretation. Thank you for Lydia’s college scholarship and help her prepare for her years at Gordon College in Boston. We pray for the relationships and spiritual protection of all the missionaries and diocesan team members in Peru. And we lift up all of the Mudges’ ministries, finances, resources and priorities. <br /><br />All is done for your glory, Lord. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-1629954872773736649?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-30084788334585081222010-12-24T11:47:00.000-08:002010-12-24T11:51:08.187-08:00<em>Psalm 96: 6-9</em><br /><br /><strong>Glory and majesty are all around the Lord.<br />Strength and glory can be seen in his temple.<br />Praise the Lord, all you nations.<br />Praise the Lord for his glory and strength.<br />Praise the Lord for the glory that belongs to him.<br />Bring an offering and come into the courtyards of his temple.<br />Worship the Lord because of his beauty and holiness.<br />All you people on the earth, tremble when you are with him.</strong><br /><br />Lod Jesus, Incarnate God, your glory and majesty are so evident during this Season commemorating your birth. We praise and worship You for your glory, for your beauty, for your holiness. We bring an offering of our prayers and of thanksgiving for all that You have done for Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge in this past year. We especially thank You for Lydia's scholarship and for the joy of the ordination of Hannah and Christina. We pray for your blessings on the Oaks of Righteousness. And we ask for continued rest and relaxation and good times with family and friends for the Mudges through this next week. And then Lord, safe travel back to Peru and blessings throughout the New Year.<br /><br />Jesus, thank You for your birth, for your death, and for your glorious resurrection, which brings hope to us all. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-3008478833458508122?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-53785304068854429192010-12-24T07:26:00.000-08:002010-12-24T07:29:31.099-08:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br /><br />This is our weekly public prayer mail for 21 December 2010. <br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) Praise God for arriving safely in the US. The airplane crew received a round of applause. Thank you for your prayers.<br /><br />2) Praise God that Lydia received notice of a scholarship she will receive for college. <br /><br />3) Praise God the ordination of Hannah Mudge and Christina Vance on Saturday at St. John's in Troy. I really like their service at Oaks of Righteousness. <br /><br />4) Praise God that, at last, I appear to be in the final phase of recovery from a major sinus infection (I did not know that I had a sinus infection until I went to the doctor this week, but I have been taking care of it since I learned of the news). <br /><br />5) Praise God for the friends and family members whom we have been able to see since our arrival.<br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For safe and timely travel during the Christmas season.<br /><br />2) For Julie and I as we continue to plan and prepare for February seminary orientation, and our regular courses on Biblical Interpretation. We are team teaching the next course, beginning in February, 2011. <br /> <br />3) For our landlady´s responsiveness and openness to what remains to be done in our apartment. She was going to work on replacing the bathtub while we were away. <br /><br />4) For Lydia's driving practice in the US. She is doing well.<br /><br />5) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />6) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that God wants us to do. <br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day. <br /><br />We hope to see some of you over our remaining time in the US. <br /><br />Have a Merry Christmas, and God bless you. <br /><br />Feliz Navidad!<br /><br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-5378530406885442919?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-37368816400140757372010-12-24T07:15:00.000-08:002010-12-24T07:19:26.727-08:00<em>Jude: 24-25</em><br /><br /><strong>Give praise to the One who is able to keep you from falling into sin. He will bring you into his heavenly glory without any fault. He will bring you there with great joy. Give praise to the only God. He is our Savior. Glory, majesty, power and authority belong to him. Give praise to him through Jesus Christ our Lord. Give praise to the One who was before all time, who now is, and who will be forever. Amen</strong>.<br /> <br />Father, Son and Holy Ghost, Triune God for all eternity, we praise You for every blessing, and especially for the blessing of Jesus Incarnate, Our Savior and Lord. Thank You for the joy of salvation. We give You glory and wonder at your power and authority and majesty. We bring You praise just for Who You Are. And we thank You specifically for Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. Thank You that they arrived safely in the U.S. Thank You for the ordination to the priesthood of their daughter, Hannah. Bless her mightily and anoint her with Your Holy Spirit so that she will be a mighty warrior for You. Bless the Oaks of Righteousness Ministry. And bless all the Mudges dring their remaining time in the U.S. May they have a wonderful Christmas Holiday and safe travel back to Peru. Thnak You, Father God, Jesus Incarnate, and Holy Spirit. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-3736881640014075737?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-62452493506030859832010-12-11T09:09:00.000-08:002010-12-11T09:11:31.972-08:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail for 10 December 2010.<br /> <br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) Praise God for the end of the semester. On to the next.<br /><br />2) Praise God for the on-line seminary planning meeting that concluded yesterday. Three countries are directly and enthusiastically involved with this opportunity to enhance ministry preparedness: Uruguay, Peru (several locations in Peru including Ica, where Bishop Michael Chapman is), and Bolivia. Part of this involves working with a seminary consortium in the US and possibly with a seminary in the UK and possibly Canada, as well. <br /><br />There is a now working group of four people to coordinate matters between the dioceses here, selected by the Bishops involved. Concerning one of the members of that working group: Bp. Godfrey said that all the bishops thought I was was the obvious choice for..... Secretary. And so, I am the Secretary of the group. <br /><br />3) Praise God that the on-line seminary plans have simplified so that we only have to work through one major computer learning experience, rather than two. <br /><br />4) Lydia has done rather well in her AP English class in Lima. Pray for her final exam test taking for that course on Tuesday morning on-line from New York State.<br /><br />5) For the healing story that follows this email.<br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For safe and timely travel back and forth from the US, particularly Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th.<br /><br />2) For Julie and I as we continue to plan and prepare for February seminary orientation, and our regular courses on Biblical Interpretation. We are team teaching the next course, beginning in February, 2011. <br /> <br />3) For our landlady´s responsiveness and openness to what remains to be done in our apartment. Matters will continue while we are away. Looks like the emergency water situation in our bathroom necessitates replacing several storys' worth of old pipe.<br /><br />4) For Lydia's driving practice in the US.<br /><br />5) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />6) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that God wants us to do. <br /><br />7) For the construction on the apartment building next door. It is quieter today. The concrete structure has been completed at the roof level. The air is better. The next phase continues.<br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day. <br /><br />We hope to see some of you at the ordinations at St. John's in Troy in about a week. We plan to attend Oaks of Righteousness in Troy, on Sunday, the 12th, if all goes according to plan. <br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<br /><br />The healing story: A priest from Bolivia was sharing his healing story with me. He had been in stage 4 of cancer, and one of his last requests was to go on a trip to Israel. At the Church of the Nativity he kneeled down, and felt very warm, and over the time of the warmth, he was healed. He went back to his doctors, who could not believe it, but acknowledged it by saying: "you have a God" or words to that effect. <br /><br />Now, as this priest was in the midst of telling this story, he put his hand on my shoulder, and his hand was hot. I seem to remember that warm hands indicated healing, and I took this as an indication that maybe the Lord was doing something even as this priest was telling his story, perhaps like an extension of what happened to the priest in Israel that time ago, was being passed on to me. And has he did so, stiffness disappeared from my arm and shoulder. The stiffness had been bothering me for some months. As that warmth stayed with me, I noticed a difference. I could move my arm without difficulty. I had not been able to do that, even two days before, the last time I had tried to do it. <br /><br />An interesting thing is, that the priest was just telling his story and had did not have any idea that it had occurred. I like healing that way. Short. To the point, and effective. Only a silent prayer on my part, more like recognizing and allowing God to do what he wanted to do. <br /><br />God bless you.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-6245249350603085983?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-34637009172768973432010-12-10T07:35:00.000-08:002010-12-10T07:37:08.940-08:00<em>2Thessalonians: 2:17:</em><br /><br /><strong>May the Lord Jesus Christ encourage and strengthen you to do and say everything that is good.</strong><br /><br /><em>2Thessalonians 3:5</em><br /><br /><strong>May the Lord direct your lives as you show God’s love and Christ’s endurance.</strong><br /><br />Lord, Jesus Christ, we thank You for everything that You are doing in the lives of Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge, and all that they do for You. Thank You for encouraging and strengthening them and sending them Your Holy Spirit. Thank You for the direction that You send them so that through this guidance they show your love and they persevere in their mission work in Peru.<br /><br />We pray for their daughter Hannah as she prepares for her ordination to the priesthood and we ask for good travel for the Mudges as they come back to the U.S. for this joyous occasion and for a family Christmas. Help Lydia to find the time to study and guide her so that she finds the right internet connection so that she can take her exam on-line. Thank You for the good results on her SAT exam. And we pray for good health, especially for Father Shaw. Please, Lord, let his allergy symptoms completely subside. <br /><br />We praise You and give You the glory, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-3463700917276897343?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-16351297240675524932010-12-09T08:54:00.000-08:002010-12-09T08:57:23.628-08:00Welcome to this year's Christmas letter.<br /><br />Julie, Lydia, and I have been serving as missionaries with the Society of<br />Anglican Missionaries and Senders (SAMS), Julie and I as seminary<br />professors at Saints Augustine Anglican Seminary in Lima, and as clergy<br />licensed to serve in the Anglican Diocese of Peru. We have taught quite a<br />few courses this year, and we are preparing for 2011, which includes<br />preparing to create and teach Spanish on-line courses, reaching people<br />across Peru, across South America, and potentially into North America as<br />well.<br /><br />Julie continues to coordinate the CEMO process for the Diocese of Peru<br />(commission on ministry equivalent. Our main parish has been La Ascension in the Surco District of Lima, though we have been out and about a bit to help<br />out at various missions and at the Cathedral.<br /><br />Lydia has been accepted into Gordon College. She continues to homeschool and has been taking an AP English course and some computer courses at a nearby international Christian School. Lydia has been helping with youth ministry.<br /><br />Hannah graduated from Trinity School for Ministry with special awards, and she was ordained a deacon in the Diocese of Albany in June. She will be ordained a priest in about a week or so in 2010. She and seminary classmate Christina Vance have started a church plant, Oaks of Righteousness, in Troy, New York, as part of the Diocese of Albany. A dynamic duo. If you need prayer, or are looking for a church plant, contact Hannah or Christina.<br /><br />Ruth has moved out closer to Wheaton, Illinois, where she attends the Church of the Resurrection. She is pursuing her life as a cellist. She is a great teacher, and if you need cello lessons or wedding music, contact Ruth.<br /><br />We love what we are doing as missionaries. It has had its moments, but overall, it has been great. Our missionary blogsite has our weekly prayer mail updates and monthly newsletters.<br />http://mudgeperureport.blogspot.com<br /><br />A short term mission team from the Diocese of Albany and friends came down in July. Our Bp. Diocesan, Bill Love,and Karen and Catie were part of that team. An outstanding mission team, helping out at several missions in Lima.<br /><br />That is 2010 for us in a nutshell. God bless you, and have a fruitful New Year! Thank you for your continuing support,in prayer and with finances. You are our lifeline, and I pray for you, every day.<br /><br />Shaw+, and on behalf of Julie+, Ruth, Hannah, and Lydia.<br /><br />Mudge Misión In Lima, Peru ¡Feliz Navidad 2010! Merry Christmas!<br /><br />Thank you for supporting us. We pray for you daily. Depending on our mutual schedules, we have the ability to talk with your mission committee or vestry, by telephone, from Peru.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-1635129724067552493?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-86545421550553705512010-12-07T09:21:00.000-08:002010-12-07T09:23:23.184-08:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail for the week of 2 Advent 2010. It has quite a few points because there is a lot going on at this moment in our lives.<br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) Praise God for getting us through his past week. Now, onto the next.<br /><br />2) For the responsiveness of our landlady and of the building repair people to some sudden repairs that needed to be made to the plumbing on the floor above us while the Chapmans were staying with us for a few days. There was water dripping in to our bathroom area, and a great stench from mold that was crescendoing. Still a ways to go before it is over. <br /><br />3) For the responsiveness of our landlady to the general list of repairs to be made. This week´s challenge was the curtains. Praise God, at least the bedrooms now have curtains, though in the long term some of these curtains will have to be replaced. <br /><br />4) For Lydia´s SAT (second round) scores that came back. A dramatic improvement over the first set, and these put her in scholarship range for college. Go, Lydia!<br /><br />5) For the great Advent retreat Saturday at La Ascension in the Surco District of Lima. 3 or 4 missions participated. The Holy Spirit really moved when we clergy from the various missions were praying for folks. <br /><br />6) For the final week of classes this past week. I like our students, and I like what we taught. Now, on to exam week.<br /><br />7) This week, I finally found some great on-line teaching segments on YouTube in Spanish for the computer programs that the students will need to learn to use for on-line courses that we are developing. Their availability takes the pressure off my having to read through all of that 1,006 page book, but the book is great help, as well. Only about 960 pages to go! <br /><br />8) That Lydia handed in her semester long AP English paper.<br /><br />9) For the service today at La Ascension, the mission that we attend. There was one baptism, one confirmation, and one reception. The Holy Spirit was part of everything. Great music.<br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For the intercontinental seminary on-line planning meeting this week, on Wednesday and Thursday, here at the seminary in Lima. If all goes according to plan, this could be the hottest Anglican seminary in Latin America. One day at a time, though.<br /><br />Our particular prayer requests for this meeting: <br />a) to make it perfectly clear what God is doing and how to make it a reality.<br />b) for discernment in all this, to guide us, as we as a seminary try to go with what God is blessing.<br /><br />2) For Julie and I as we learn necessary computer matters relating to on-line seminary teaching our New Testament courses, <br />and as we explore how best to prepare on-line materials in order to reach more students across Peru and across certain South American countries, through on-line courses.<br /><br />3) For Julie and I as we continue to plan and prepare for February seminary orientation, and for our regular course series on Biblical Interpretation. We are team teaching the next course, beginning in February, 2011. Eventually, we plan to make this an on-line course, as well in 2011.<br /> <br />4) For our landlady´s continued responsiveness and openness to what remains to be done in our apartment.<br /><br />5) For the exam week (this week) for our Church History and New Testament classes.<br /><br />6) For safe and timely travel over the next few weeks. We are coming up to the Northern Hemisphere, briefly, for our daughter Hannah´s anticipated ordination the weekend before Christmas. <br /><br />7) On the Tuesday before the ordination, Lydia plans to be taking an on-line AP English final exam from the US, and she could use your prayers for that, that we find the right internet connection, and for her preparations and test taking.<br /><br />8) This trip is also an opportunity for Lydia to log in more hours as part of process of getting her driver´s license in New York State (special prayers for us all and our car would be appreciated).<br /><br />9) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />10) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that God wants us to do. <br /><br />11) For the construction on the apartment building next door. The are at the final floor of the main structure. A secondary demolition phase has almost been completed out back. We are looking forwarding to missing at least some of the construction work when we are in the US. <br /><br />12) My nose and eyes took a hit this week with a) the petroleum fumes from the wall construction next door, b) the various kinds of dust in the air, and then c) the mold in a bathroom, which was really nasty for at least two of us. <br /><br />But praise God, we got through it, and I was in much better shape yesterday than in the last few weeks, even with all that was going on. Your prayers for the continuing protection of our health from all of the environmental matters would be appreciated (and have helped!).<br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-8654542155055370551?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-70871499561434218972010-12-07T09:18:00.000-08:002010-12-07T09:20:08.929-08:00<em>1Thessalonians 1: 2-5a</em> <br /><br /><strong>We always thank God for all of you as we remember you in our prayers. In the presence of God and Father, we never forget that your faith is active, your love is working hard, and your confidence in our Lord Jesus Christ is enduring. Brothers and sisters, we never forget this because we know that God loves you and has chosen you. We know this because the Good News we brought came to you not only with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with complete certainty.<br /> </strong><br /><br />Father God, Wow! What a prayer Paul has prayed for the Thessalonians, and today we pray this same prayer for the Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. We always thank You, God, for the ministry of the Mudges which shows so well an active faith, a love that results in action, and an enduring confidence in Your, Son, Jesus Christ, Our Lord. We know that You love the Mudges and have chosen them for this missionary work in Lima. We thank You for the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives and for their complete certainty as they work for the increase of Your Kingdom, in Lima, in all of Peru, in South America and the world.<br /> <br />Father, today we also ask for special prayers for Bishop Mile Chapman and his wife, Linda, and the rest of his team working in the far corners of Peru. And we ask for special blessings for the Mudges as they participate in an on-line planning meeting for an intercontinental seminary program via long-distance teaching capabilities. Please, Lord, make it perfectly clear what You are doing and how to make this project a reality. Give the Mudges and the other planners your guidance and your discernment as we move ahead. Equip Father Shaw and Mother Julie with all the knowledge that they need to implement courses on-line. <br /> <br />And Lord, we pray for the travel arrangements later this month as the Mudges prepare to come back to the Albany area for the ordination to the priesthood of their daughter, Hannah. We ask for travel mercies and safety and a time of relaxation with family and friends. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-7087149956143421897?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-12779804152912119492010-11-30T12:39:00.000-08:002010-11-30T12:41:11.365-08:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail for the week of 1 Advent 2010. <br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) Praise God for what he does in the lives of our students.<br /><br />2) For the responsiveness of our landlady to some repairs that needed to be made. She is going down our list. To date, electrical matters have been addressed, and a cabinet door has been fixed. There are still some items in the works. <br /><br />3) For the Sunday services we led on the first Sunday in Advent. They were really awesome. Blessings from God.<br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For the intercontinental seminary on-line planning meeting on December 8 to 9, here at the seminary in Lima. <br /><br />Our particular prayer requests for this meeting: <br />a) to make it perfectly clear what God is doing and how to make it a reality.<br />b) for discernment in all this, to guide us, as we as a seminary try to go with what God is blessing.<br /><br />2) For Julie and I as we learn necessary computer matters relating to on-line seminary teaching our New Testament courses, <br />to further the seminary´s long-distance teaching capabilities, <br />and in particular how best to reach more students across Peru and across certain South American countries through on-line courses.<br /><br />3) For Julie and I as we continue to plan and prepare for February seminary orientation, and our regular courses on Biblical Interpretation. We are team teaching the next course, beginning in February, 2011. These are not on-line courses, yet.<br /> <br />4) For our landlady´s responsiveness and openness to what remains to be done in our apartment.<br /><br />5) For the final week of our Church History and New Testament classes that we are teaching this teaching cycle (week 8 of 8; then, next week, exam week).<br /><br />6) For safe and timely travel. We are coming up to the Northern Hemisphere, briefly, for our daughter Hannah´s anticipated ordination the weekend before Christmas. We will stay through New Years, and return to Lima on January 4 while the seminary is on break. <br />Before the ordination, Lydia may need be taking an on-line final exam from the US, and she could use your prayers for that, that we find the right internet connection, and for her preparations and test taking.<br /><br />This trip is also an opportunity for Lydia to log in more hours as part of process of getting her driver´s license in New York State (special prayers for us all and our car would be appreciated).<br /><br />7) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />8) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do. <br /><br />9) For the construction on the apartment building next door. They are about one floor from completion of the main structure. Looks like a secondary demolition phase has begun this week, out back, near our bedroom window, stirring up dust and whatever has been accumulating in it for years. <br /><br />Between the irritation from fumes of the petrochemicals used in the wall making process (the most troublesome part, but hopefully coming to a conclusion) to the various kinds of dusts tossed in the air by the wind, my allergies have been taking a hit. In effect, we are living on a construction site. Your prayers would be appreciated. It is one way of getting to know Peru, really well.<br /><br />We are not sure what this new phase ultimately entails.<br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<br />Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-1277980415291211949?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-70281362228511590752010-11-23T11:05:00.000-08:002010-11-23T11:07:29.028-08:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail. <br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) Praise God for what he does through the three of us, to transform lives.<br /><br />2) For the great healing mission in Lima this past week. It has touched many lives of leaders in the churches and missions here. <br /><br />3) The international on-line education plans for the seminary. God seems to be blessing this in incredible ways. Some time ago, I mentioned plans across South America. Now, there are additional plans to go intercontinental, between dioceses and institutions in North America and South America, in addition to dioceses across South America.<br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For the intercontinental seminary planning meeting on December 8 to 9, here. It is a particularly important meeting, including seminary representatives and bishops from a number of dioceses.<br /><br />Our particular prayer requests for this meeting: <br />a) to make it perfectly clear what God is doing and how to make it a reality.<br />b) for discernment in all this, to guide us, as we as a seminary try to go with what God is blessing.<br /><br />2) Prayers for me as I continue in my self-studies to learn the intricacies of Spanish for on-line courses and for seminary course implementation. My current background reading is: "La Biblia de la Computación E Internet," about 1000 pages long. <br /><br />3) Prayers for Julie and I as we begin to learn one and possible two different on-line computer program packages, in succession, to further the seminary´s long-distance teaching capabilities. <br /><br />4) For our landlady´s responsiveness and openness to what needs to be done in our apartment.<br /><br />5) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />6) For the classes we are teaching this next week (week 7 of 8; then, exam week).<br /><br />7) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do. <br /><br />8) For the construction on the apartment building next door. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction noise, fumes, and dust would not be disruptive to our lives. As they work at the higher elevations, I think at times they really benefit from our prayers.<br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<br />Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-7028136222851159075?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-90439081063588592472010-11-23T11:03:00.000-08:002010-11-23T11:04:42.764-08:00<em>James 5: 13-15a, 16b</em> <br /><br /><strong>Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. … The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.</strong><br /><br />Lord, we thank You for the healing mission in which the Mudges served as small group leaders during the last two weeks. Thank You for every blessing and every grace-filled moment. Thank You for every song of praise that was lifted up to You. We pray that many new people learned of the power of healing prayer. Thank You that every prayer offered in faith makes a sick person well in one way or another. Thank You that you raise up the people praying and those being prayer for. Thank You that the prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. Thank You for your healing grace. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-9043908106358859247?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-22274487016109912272010-11-16T09:11:00.000-08:002010-11-16T09:17:48.466-08:00<strong>Healing and Forgiveness.</strong><br /><br />I realize that everyone reading this is probably a spiritual giant and that you<br />have never had a problem with forgiving someone, but have you ever considered<br />the possibility that you might need to forgive someone of something that the<br />person did, or forgive them for something that you thought that they did (even if<br />they did not)? Ouch. If that describes you, welcome to Peru. Recognizing this,<br />is part of healing.<br /><br />In the month of November, some friends of ours, Phil and Wendy Coy, whom we<br />have known for about 32 years, came to Lima to conduct a mission of healing for<br />clergy and lay leaders in the Diocese. It was a week-long seminary "intensive<br />course," offered to the Diocese. It was intensive in many ways, and the timing<br />was right. It was oversubscribed. The organizers had to turn people away.<br />Julie and I were small group leaders: Julie with a woman's group, and I with a<br />men's group. There were quite a few men who attended. We helped people in our<br />groups learn the various facets that were taught by the Coys, including how to<br />listen to the Holy Spirit. Many people in the Diocese of Peru are<br />from the poorer areas of the city. They are not accepted by all levels of society.<br />The need for healing, and the need for developing a healing ministry through the<br />power of the Holy Spirit is very great.<br /><br />Perhaps one of the most compelling moments of the course was the point<br />when a number of people felt that they needed healing because someone had<br />called them "stupid" which has a much more derogatory connotation in Spanish<br />than in English. The Holy Spirit had inspired a participant to raise that issue<br />for everyone to pray about, and the group as a whole prayed for those who wanted<br />to be prayed for, about this. What a moment. It was a powerful course.<br /><br /><strong>Happy Thanksgiving.</strong><br /><br />Peru does not celebrate Thanksgiving. Instead, the November national holiday in<br />Peru is All Saints Day on November 1. But SAMS missionaries in Lima will be<br />setting aside at least part of the Day of Thanksgiving together at the rectory of<br />the Cathedral, to thank God for the blessings he has given us. (From there,<br />Julie and I will go to the seminary, to teach in the evening.)<br /><br /><strong>Prayer Requests:</strong>• For the current seminary cycle of<br />courses (this cycle ends in December)<br />• For seminary and diocesan plans.<br />• For our relationships, priorities,<br />ministries, and finances.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving, God bless you, and thank you for your continuing support! I pray for you, every day.<br /><br />Shaw+, and on behalf of Julie+ and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-2227448701610991227?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-61086062810101300302010-11-16T09:08:00.000-08:002010-11-16T09:09:59.684-08:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail. <br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) Praise God for what he does through the three of us, to transform lives.<br /><br />2) For the great healing mission in Lima this past week. It continues this next week. It has touched many lives of leaders in the churches and missions here. <br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />2) For the classes we teach this next week (week 6 of 8, then exam week).<br /><br />3) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do. Particularly, prayer for our time over the next two weeks as we try to fit our regular work week and healing ministry related matters.<br /><br />4) For the construction on the apartment building next door. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction noise, fumes, and dust would not be disruptive to our lives. <br /><br />(It is now official: most of the former view from our kitchen window has become a wall, though not as much as we thought. Still, it is a substantial wall. There is some light in the kitchen, but not as much as before, so please keep this adjustment in your prayers for the near future. Part of our living room view has become obstructed, as well)<br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<br />Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-6108606281010130030?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-51497630879902994292010-11-16T09:05:00.000-08:002010-11-16T09:07:30.486-08:00<em>Psalm 90: 1-2</em> <br /><br /><strong>O Lord, you have been our refuge throughout every generation.<br />Before the mountains were born, before you gave birth to the earth and the world, you were God. You are God from everlasting to everlasting.<br /> </strong><br /><br /><em>Psalm 90: 16-17</em> <br /><br /><strong><strong>Let us, your servants, see what you can do.<br />Let our children see your glorious power.<br />Let the kindness of the Lord our God be with us.<br /> Make us successful in everything we do.<br /> Yes, make us successful in everything we do.<br /> </strong></strong><br /><br />We praise You, God, Creator and Master of the universe. You are eternal, omnipotent and all-knowing. But You are kind and merciful and loving above all. Today we pray for your servants in Peru: for Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge and for the Chapmans and the Montgomery’s and all the others whose names we do not know. Let these servants of yours see what you can do. Let those to whom they minister see your glorious power and your love, mercy and kindness too. May these missionaries be successful in everything they do in Your Name. Specifically, Lord, we thank You for the peace that Fr. Shaw has experienced this past week and we ask for special blessings on the healing mission in which the Mudges were engaged this last week and which continues in the week to come. Thank You, Triune God, for all your blessings and grace-filled moments throughout eternity. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-5149763087990299429?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-12692692003177862010-11-09T08:05:00.000-08:002010-11-09T08:07:30.586-08:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail. <br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br />1) Praise God for what he does through the three of us, to transform lives.<br /><br />2) That Lydia completed her final set of SAT´s yesterday.<br /><br />3) For your prayers.<br /><br />4) For two friends of ours who are visiting Lima as part of the healing ministry team here.<br /><br />5) For the good service that we participated in, at a mission in the Independencia District of Lima, on Sunday.<br /><br />6) I have had a wonderful sense of God´s peace this week.<br /><br />7) For the nice walk that Julie and I had together on Saturday as we shopped for some things we needed. <br /><br />Prayers:<br /> 1) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />2) For the classes this next week as we enter the second half of this cycle, and for the special healing training for clergy, lay leaders, and in parishes over the next two weeks. <br /><br />3) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do. Particularly, prayer for our time over the next two weeks as we try to fit our regular work week and healing ministry related matters.<br /><br />4) For the Provincial leaders. <br /><br />5) For the construction on the apartment building next door. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction noise and dust would not be too disruptive in our lives. I observed this week, that they begin each day with a prayer. I am attaching a photo.<br /><br />Countdown until the view from our kitchen window disappears (because of the construction): still about one floor or so to go. It is only partially blocked this week.<br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-1269269200317786?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-42132001299920427152010-11-03T07:46:00.000-07:002010-11-03T07:50:38.563-07:00<em>Psalm 40: 3</em><br /><strong>He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.<br />Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord.</strong><br /><br /><em>Psalm 40: 5</em><br /><strong>Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done.<br />The things you planned for us no one can recount to you;<br />Were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.</strong><br /><br /><em>Psalm 40:16</em><br /><strong>But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you;<br />May those who love your salvation always say, “The Lord be exalted!”</strong><br /><br />Lord, we continue to pray for the ministries of Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge and for Bishop Mike Chapman and his wife, Linda. We thank You for all that You have done in the past week. We pray for the whole diocese of Peru that all involved can work together in unity, guided by your Holy Spirit, ever marching forward and bringing your love and your message to all to whom they minister. May there be a spirit of praise and exaltation in worship and a spirit of trust in You as they obey your orders to go and make disciples. Thank You for all of the blessings that you have already sent to the Mudges. Especially thank You that Lydia has been accepted at the college of her choice. Thank You for your plans for her. And thank You for the wonderful plans you have for the diocese of Peru. Many are the wonders that you have done, and we know that there will be many other wonders. May all who seek You rejoice and be glad. You are exalted, Lord! Amen. <br /><br /><br /><em></em><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-4213200129992042715?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-20064998921313166442010-11-02T08:45:00.000-07:002010-11-02T08:46:39.992-07:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail. All Saints Day is a national holiday in Peru.<br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) Praise God for what he does through the three of us, to transform lives.<br /><br />2) For the leaders of the Diocese of Peru.<br /><br />3) For our prayer support team and our family.<br /><br />4) For our students and the faculty of the seminary in Peru.<br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. Things have greatly improved.<br /><br />2) For the classes this week, and for the special healing training for clergy, lay leaders, and in parishes over the next few weeks.<br /><br />3) For the administrative needs of the seminary and the Diocese. And for the continuing expansion of on-line courses across Peru. <br /><br />4) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do. There is a lot to do.<br /><br />5) For the Provincial Synod that is meeting this week in Argentina.<br /><br />6) For the construction on the new apartment building going up next door to ours. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction noise and dust would not be too disruptive in our lives. <br /><br />Countdown until the view from our kitchen window almost completely disappears (because of the construction): about one floor or so to go. <br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-2006499892131316644?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-47408497581778575992010-10-26T08:04:00.000-07:002010-10-26T08:05:52.786-07:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail. <br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) For the presence of God in our apartment. <br /><br />2) That Lydia has been accepted by the college of her choice. <br /><br />3) Praise God for what he does through the three of us, to transform lives.<br /><br />4) For Julie´s birthday celebration this week and her recent haircut.<br /><br />5) For our prayer support team; that would include you.<br /><br />6) That Bp. Mike and Linda Chapman are here.<br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For the relationships and spiritual protection of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. Some situations have improved since last week, but more prayer is still needed.<br /><br />2) For the classes this week.<br /><br />3) For the current administrative needs of the seminary and the Diocese. And for the continuing expansion of on-line courses across Peru. <br /><br />4) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do. There is a lot to do.<br /><br />5) For the construction on the new apartment building going up next door to ours. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction noise and dust would not be too disruptive in our lives. <br /><br />Countdown until the view from our kitchen window almost completely disappears (because of the construction): about two floors to go. <br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying is very important, really makes a difference for us, and I pray for you every day.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-4740849758177857599?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-87232104404091383552010-10-26T08:01:00.000-07:002010-10-26T08:03:10.985-07:00<em><strong><strong>Luke 10: 38-42</strong></strong></em> <br /><br /><strong>As they were traveling along, Jesus went into a village. A woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary. Mary sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to him talk.<br /> <br />But Martha was upset about all the work she had to do. So she asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work all by myself? Tell her to help me.”<br /> <br />The Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha! You worry and fuss about a lot of things. There’s only one thing you need. Mary has made the right choice, and that one thing will not be taken away from her.”</strong> <br /><br />Jesus Lord, even while you were here on earth there were challenges facing those ministering for you, and we realize the importance of listening for your voice before we get busy doing. Lord, we pray for all of the ministry that is taking place in the Diocese of Peru. We pray for Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge, as well as Bishop Mike Chapman and his wife, and Bishop Godfrey and his wife. And we pray for unity among the laity and the other clergy in the diocese that they may clearly hear your voice and follow you. We pray for everyone´s spiritual protection. We pray for your peace that passes all understanding, that misunderstandings be cleared up and that unresolved issues be resolved. Thank you for your work in the hearts and minds of people, already this week. May the team of the Diocese of Peru keep going forward in the unity of the Holy Spirit, doing what You, Jesus, want them to do for the spread of the Gospel. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-8723210440409138355?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-44742188922036147012010-10-19T08:43:00.001-07:002010-10-19T08:43:37.142-07:00Father, Thank You for being our God, for loving us and always directing us. Thank You for the Mudges in Peru. Help them to be instruments of Your peace in the request they have for the diocese: "Let's pray to get the team of the Diocese of Peru past this, keeping focused on God's vision for us, going forward in the unity of the Holy Spirit, and doing what Jesus wants us to do for the spread of the Gospel." <br /> <br />Daily protect and guide this family. Give them good humor, good relationships with the people they deal with. Help Your gospel to grow in Peru. <br /> <br />In Christ we pray. Amen<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-4474218892203614701?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-8604441501361281762010-10-18T08:10:00.000-07:002010-10-18T08:11:02.369-07:00<em>Psalm 16: 8-9 and 11</em><br /><br /><strong>I always keep the Lord in front of me.<br />When He is by my side, I cannot be moved.<br />That is why my heart is glad and my soul rejoices.<br />My body rests securely.<br />You make the path of life known to me.<br />Complete joy is in your presence.<br />Pleasures are by your side forever.</strong> <br /><br /> Lord, we thank You for the ministry of the Mudges and for all the blessings that they bring to those whom they serve. We know that every success comes from their relationships with You. They always keep You in front of them and they look for your guidance everyday. Thank You that their hearts are glad and their souls rejoice. You give them rest as they have confidence that they are following the path that You have set out for them. May they forever have your joy and peace as they share their gifts with all whom they encounter. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-860444150136128176?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-64019341790010444502010-10-18T08:06:00.000-07:002010-10-18T08:09:24.975-07:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail. <br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) For the rescue of the miners in Chile. That was awesome. Mining is important for Peru, as well. <br /><br />2) For our friends, relatives, and advisors. I can´t tell you too much, how much each of you mean to us. You are awesome. <br /><br />3) Praise God for what he does through the three of us, to transform lives.<br /><br />4) For Julie, and not just because it is her birthday this coming week.<br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For the relationships of missionaries and other diocesan team members in Peru, and our ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. If you had one prayer to pray, this would be it, and please keep it up, daily. <br /><br />As can happen from time to time in any ministry situation, for some unknown reason in the past week and a half, there has been at least one major misunderstanding and some difficult personnel issues that need prayer, among various clergy and lay leaders, as people try to move forward making disciples. Let's pray to get the team of the Diocese of Peru past this, keeping focused on God's vision for us, going forward in the unity of the Holy Spirit, and doing what Jesus wants us to do for the spread of the Gospel. <br /><br />2) For the classes this week, and for the class schedule in November.<br /><br />3) For the current administrative needs of the seminary and the Diocese. And for the continuing expansion of the seminary programs and on-line ministry across Peru. <br /><br />4) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do. There is a lot to do.<br /><br />5) For the results of Lydia's college application process. <br /><br />6) For the construction on the new apartment building going up next door to ours. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction noise and dust would not be too disruptive in our lives. <br />Countdown until the view from our kitchen window almost completely disappears (because of the construction): about three floors to go. <br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-6401934179001044450?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-72680826704836815512010-10-11T14:19:00.000-07:002010-10-11T14:21:18.272-07:00Some Assembly Required. <br /><br />One of my great-grandfathers was a partner in General Builders Supply in New York City. And I continue the family interest in building things, creating things, making things great: like churches, people, and ministries. That is part of what we missionaries do.<br /><br />And sometimes it seems like there is very little progress. In fact the opposite of going "up" seems to be true: we dig holes in the ground, metaphorically. But digging down is for planting seeds, in order to start the upwards movement (holes in the ground for plants), and for creating a strong foundation (holes in the ground for buildings). And that is what we do in the seminary. Ours is a ministry of holiness. We prepare for growth and building for future ministry. And at the moment, it appears that the seminary´s ministry, itself, will now grow to include on-line courses across Peru and even across South America.<br /><br />But before we see outward progress of the on-line ministry, we are doing a lot of hidden preparation, preparation that cannot be seen, but is important: such as getting course materials prepared, getting computer programs and websites up and going. So, you may not see too much right away, but over the next few years, I anticipate a fair amount will be visible.<br /><br /> We are making progress.<br /><br />It is officially Spring.... south of the Equator.<br /><br />You all could be enjoying the wonderful fall colors at the moment. Meanwhile, we have the potential of more and more sun shining through the daily clouds. That is one indication that Spring has officially arrived, here. Well, it is sort of like "Indian Spring", you might say, in Lima. A bit of winter creeps in, every now and then. <br /><br />Prayer Requests:<br /><br />• For the current seminary cycle of courses<br />• For seminary and diocesan administrative matters. <br />• For our relationships, priorities, ministries, and finances.<br /><br /><br />God bless you, and thank you for your continuing support! I pray for you, every day. <br /><br /> – Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-7268082670483681551?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-22917871722095529482010-10-11T14:09:00.000-07:002010-10-11T14:11:28.571-07:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail. <br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) For the great service we had on Sunday at La Ascension. I was the Celebrant. Lydia was the Acolyte. <br /><br />2) For the great AMA retreat that Julie was on this weekend. <br /><br />3) Praise God for what he does through the three of us, to transform lives.<br /><br />4) That our daughter Hannah now has a yellow-orange cat, named Francis.<br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />2) For the start of seminary classes this week.<br /><br />3) For the current administrative needs of the seminary and the Diocese. And for the expansion of the seminary programs and on-line ministry across Peru. <br /><br />4) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do. <br /><br />5) For the results of Lydia's college application process.<br /><br />6) For the construction on the new apartment building going up next door to ours. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction noise and dust would not be too disruptive in our lives. <br />Countdown until the view from our kitchen window almost completely disappears (because of the construction): about four floors to go. <br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-2291787172209552948?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-88838587064324782762010-10-09T08:15:00.000-07:002010-10-09T08:16:28.852-07:00<em>Luke 8:16</em><br /><br /><strong>No one lights a lamp and hides it under a bowl or puts it under a bed. Instead, everyone who lights a lamp puts it on a lamp stand so that those who come in will see the light.</strong><br /><br />Lord, we thank You for your bright lights in Peru: Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. We thank You for the way that Your Light shines through them, as they minister to students at the seminary and parishioners at the parishes they serve. Especially today, be with the women at the AMA retreat. May the Holy Spirit be strongly evident and the music and worship bring many women into a stronger personal relationship with You. Bless Father Shaw as he ministers to a congregation of mostly men this Sunday. And we pray for Lydia’s college acceptance. May she be accepted at the place You would want her to go and may she choose to matriculate there. We thank You Lord, for all that You do through the Mudges. Shine, Jesus, shine! Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-8883858706432478276?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-84810582866125148372010-10-05T08:29:00.000-07:002010-10-05T08:31:10.117-07:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail. <br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) For the great service we had on Friday night at La Ascension. Because of mayoral election law, church services could not be held from 7 am to 4 pm on Sunday.<br /><br />2) For the great job that students did on their final exams. <br /><br />3) Praise God for what he does through the three of us, to transform lives.<br /><br />4) Lydia´s college application is now complete, and we wait for the results.<br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />2) For the AMA retreat coming up next week end (it is, actually, next weekend. Julie is one of the musicians. I will be celebrating at La Ascension, and because of the women´s retreat, it will likely be a service that will be primarily men.<br /><br />3) For the current administrative needs of the seminary and the Diocese. And for the expansion of the seminary ministry across Peru. <br /><br />3a) We are part of a team that is developing on-line seminary courses to reach across Peru and across South America.<br /><br />3b) There are three certificate program plans in various stages of development, including: <br />i) an Economic and Community Development certificate,<br />ii) an Anglican Studies certificate, and<br />iii) a Lay Evangelist certificate. <br /><br />4) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do. <br /><br />5) For the results of Lydia's college application process.<br /><br />6) For the construction on the new apartment building going up next door to ours. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction noise and dust would not be too disruptive in our lives. <br /><br />Countdown until the view from our kitchen window almost completely disappears (because of the construction): about five floors to go. <br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-8481058286612514837?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-91080659379618270892010-10-02T07:15:00.000-07:002010-10-02T07:16:08.248-07:00<em>Psalm 108: 1-5</em><br /><br /><strong>My heart is confident, O God.<br />I want to sing and make music even with my soul.<br />Wake up, harp and lyre!<br />I want to wake up at dawn.<br />I want to give thanks to you among the people, O Lord.<br />I want to make music to praise you among the nations<br /> Because your mercy is higher than the heavens.<br /> Your truth reaches the skies.<br />May you be honored above the heavens, O God.<br />Let your glory extend over the whole earth.</strong><br /><br />We thank You, O God, for the ministries of Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. Today we specifically pray for Mother Julie’s role as a musician in the AMA retreat. May there be lots of spirit-filled worship, singing and souls being lifted up to You. May there be a wakening up, a rebirth, a renewal, for many of the women attending this retreat. We pray this also for the Mission of La Ascension. May your Holy Spirit fill that place and may many more people start attending. Thank You for the role of the Mudges and of all missionaries who make it possible that people are giving thanks to You among the people and making music to pray among all nations. You are so worthy, Lord. Your mercy is higher than the heavens and your truth reaches the skies. May you be honored above the heavens, O God. Let your glory extend over the whole earth. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-9108065937961827089?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-48099077450367157962010-09-28T08:59:00.000-07:002010-09-28T09:06:32.388-07:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail. <br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) For the great Diocesan Youth fundraiser held Saturday in Lima. It was an awesome job to pull together, by missionaries and local youth leaders/clergy. Several of our students (past and present) are in the photos. If you were on the Albany mission trip, you might recognize a few people. Photos can be seen at:<br /><br />http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=257622&id=629731941&l=00466d4214<br /><br />2) For the great service we had on Sunday at La Ascension. Julie preached. I like her preaching.<br /><br />3) For what we accomplished in class this week. <br /><br />4) Praise God for what he does through us, to change lives.<br /><br />5) That we were not troubled too much by the water being turned off for many hours yesterday, nor by the earthquake on the first day of Spring. Events like these remind me how dependent we are on God, daily, for life and for being able to do what we do.<br /><br />6) For a great sense of God's provision for our future. <br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />2) For the students in the final week of classes this cycle. This is their exam week.<br /><br />3) For ordination candidates as they begin preparing for diocesan canonical exams. <br /><br />4) For the AMA retreat coming up next week end (the diocesan equivalent of the ECW or Daughter's of the King). Julie is one of the musicians.<br /><br />5) For the current administrative needs of the seminary and the Diocese. <br /><br />6) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do. <br /><br />7) For the growth of the Mission of La Ascension, where we have been attending.<br /><br />8) Mayoral elections are next Sunday, in each District in Lima and for the Mayor of the entire city of Lima. Please keep the elections in your prayers. Because meetings can not be held during election hours on Sunday (by law), our service is on Friday evening. It is also a "dry" weekend, and alcoholic beverages can not be sold on the Saturday or Sunday.<br /><br />9) For Lydia's college application process. It is almost complete.<br /><br />10) For the construction on the new apartment building going up next door to ours. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction would not be too disruptive in our lives. <br />Countdown until the view from our kitchen window almost completely disappears: perhaps 2 to 3 weeks. Please pray for our adjustment to this.<br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<br />Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-4809907745036715796?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-49052765026655873612010-09-28T08:57:00.000-07:002010-09-28T08:59:30.666-07:00<em>Prayer for Young Persons<br />(BCP p829)</em><br /> <br /><strong><strong><strong>God our Father, you see your children growing up in an unsteady and confusing world: Show them that your ways give more life than the ways of the world, and that following you is better than chasing after selfish goals. Help them to take failure, not as a measure of their worth, but as a chance for a new start. Give them strength to hold their faith in you, and to keep alive their joy in your creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.<br /> </strong></strong></strong><br /><br /><em><em><em><em><em>Note: This week’s prayer is for Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie’s three daughters. Ruth, their oldest, lives in Chicago. Hannah, the middle child, was recently ordained to the deaconate and will be ordained a priest, God willing, in December. She and her partner in ministry, Christina Vance, were featured in the religion section of the Albany Times Union today. They have moved into an apartment near RPI in Troy, and they are starting a home church, which they call “Oaks of Righteousness”. Their focus will be RPI students and an outreach to the poor in North Central Troy. And you all know of Lydia, who is with her parents in Peru, but applying to colleges in the U.S.<br /> <br />All three girls (and Christina) are well-grounded in their faith and we expect that there will not be many failures, but those that do happen, will be good learning experiences. </em></em></em></em></em> <br /><br />Lord, we pray for the three Mudge daughters. We thank You for the good upbringing provided by Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and the deep faith that they have in You. They are truly gifts of joy. We pray Lord for their individual lives and aspirations. We pray for Ruth for a career in music and for a satisfying personal life. We pray for Hannah and Christina as they start their ministry. May Oaks of Righteousness be truly fruitful in bringing RPI students into your kingdom and helping out the less fortunate in Troy. And we pray for Lydia about the college application process. Help her to finish all the paper work and may she be accepted at the college that is best for her and for your plans for her life. Thank You, Lord, for these delightful young ladies. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-4905276502665587361?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-53913782546639000822010-09-21T08:21:00.000-07:002010-09-21T08:23:25.565-07:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail. <br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) For the consecration of Fr. Mike Chapman as Suffragan Bishop of the Diocese of Peru. <br />Some brief videos from the end of the service can be found on the following webpage:<br />www.facebook.com/video/?id=629731941 <br /><br />2) That Spring approaches. For the great flower show yesterday in our District in Lima. Praise God for beauty. Photos from it can be found among the photos on:<br />www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=255891&id=629731941&l=c3ca49add4<br /><br />3) For the great service we had on Sunday at La Ascension. All three Mudges were involved. I like the fact that our family can have a great time working together as a team.<br /><br />4) For the visit of Fr. Charles Smith and Elaina, his beloved, to the Diocese of Peru.<br /><br />5) That everyone in our family has basically recovered from colds (due to changes in temperature of the weather).<br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />2) For the students in the final week of classes this cycle. Next week is their final exam week.<br /><br />3) For preparations and students for the next cycle of classes which begins the second week in October. <br /><br />4) For the administrative needs of the seminary and the Diocese. <br /><br />5) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do. <br /><br />6) For the growth of the Mission of La Ascension, where we have been attending.<br /><br />7) Mayoral elections are coming up in October, in each District in Lima, and for the Mayor of the entire city. Please keep these in your prayers. <br /><br />8) For Lydia's college application process. It is almost complete, except for a reference and something else. She could hear back in a few weeks from the time when all the papers are in.<br /><br />9) For Church Pension Group paperwork that needs to be completed, as well as other administrative matters in our lives.<br /><br />10) For the construction on the new apartment building going up next door to ours. For safety for the workers, good building practices, and that the construction would not be too disruptive in our lives.<br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.<br />God bless you.<br /><br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<br />Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-5391378254663900082?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-3559603658652567622010-09-18T13:30:00.000-07:002010-09-18T13:31:23.387-07:00<em>Psalm 150</em><br /><br /><strong>Hallelujah!<br />Praise God in his holy place.<br />Praise him in his mighty heavens. <br />Praise him for his might acts.<br />Praise him for his immense greatness.<br />Praise him with sounds from horns.<br />Praise him with harps and lyres.<br />Praise him with tambourines and dancing.<br />Praise him with stringed instruments and flutes.<br />Praise him with loud cymbals.<br />Praise him with crashing cymbals.<br />Let everything that breathes praise the Lord!<br />Hallelujah!</strong><br /><br />Lord, we give you praise, for all that you are doing in the diocese of Peru through the Mudges and the Chapmans and the Montgomerys and for all the other faithful servants whose names we do not know. We especially rejoice for the institution of Fr. Michael Chapman as Suffragen Bishop on Saturday. We pray for a very special holy joy filled service. May shouts of joy reach you in the heavens. May the music reflect your glory. Let every participant be filled with your Holy Spirit and praise You with every breath!<br /><br />We also pray about all the administrative details, dealing with an overflowing crowd, travel mercies for the Chapmans’ family and guests, and inspiration for every speaker.<br /><br />Lord, please fill Fr. Michael Chapman to overflowing with your Holy Spirit and continue to guide him and all in the diocese of Peru to do powerful work for You. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-355960365865256762?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-21902508333487999522010-09-15T07:46:00.000-07:002010-09-15T07:48:39.449-07:00Praying for the marginalized. <br /><br />There are a fair number of marginalized people in Lima, and some of them are poor. The marginalized people are the people who (for one reason or another) do not fit in. You may know people like that.<br /><br />We see it all the time, here. And the photograph in this month´s newsletter shows a really tough section of Lima. Out of about 38 or so Districts in Lima, this has a reputation of being the worst. I would call people, here, marginalized. (Note: the photograph does not appear in the blog version.)<br /><br />Why were we driving through here? Well, our taxi driver needed to get us home as quickly as possible and took the short route. But he only told us about this section of the city when we were passing through, with the added remark: "no one in Lima will believe it if you tell them you were here." So, I took a photo. I asked him if his taxi was in good shape.<br /><br />Why is it so rough? Drugs. Bad stuff. So, here is an idea: pick a building in the photo and pray for the safety of the people living in it, and that the neighborhood would be converted, materially and spiritually.<br /><br />We live in a district in the city of Lima that is constantly changing, and there is an apartment building going up, next door. Their outer wall may be a few inches from our laundry room window. I figure we have about 3 or 4 weeks left of a decent view from our kitchen window before progress reaches us. And I like our view. <br /><br />On the other hand, watching the men at work is fascinating. It is just amazing to watch them do what they do, and I pray for them, for their safety, for the building construction. <br /><br />I learn a lot about a culture by watching what people do. I am learning to withhold my comments, until I learn why they do it. 15 months ago, I used to catch myself thinking about local customs for transporting goods or erecting buildings, "but what will they do when it rains or snows?" (Momentarily forgetting, that we do not have either rain or snow.) People, here, may do things differently, and if they do, it is often for a good reason. <br /><br />Prayer Requests:<br /><br />• For the end of the current seminary cycle (exams begin the last full week in September), and the beginning of the next seminary cycle (begins the second week in October).<br />• For seminary and diocesan administrative matters. <br />• For our relationships, priorities, ministries, and finances.<br /><br />Soon Spring will be here, for us, and a lot of people reading this will be heading into Autumn. So, for you all: "have a great autumn!"<br /><br />God bless you, and thank you for your continuing support! I pray for you, every day. <br /><br /> – Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-2190250833348799952?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-89276741043769405672010-09-10T11:21:00.000-07:002010-09-10T11:22:44.253-07:00<em>Psalm 40:5</em><br /><br /><strong>You have done many miraculous things, O Lord my God.<br />You have made many wonderful plans for us.<br />No one compares to You!<br />I will tell others about your miracles, which are more than I can count.</strong><br /><br />We thank You Lord, for all the many miraculous things that You have done and for the many miracles that have occurred in Peru because of the ministry of Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. We thank You for the wonderful plans that You have for the Mudges as they tell others about your miracles as they teach, as they preach, and as they lead worship for You. <br /><br />Also, Lord, we ask for special blessings for Fr. Michael Schaeffer as the time for his institution as Suffragen Bishop of Peru approaches. May Your Holy Spirit always guide and sustain him. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-8927674104376940567?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-48391456336026544572010-09-06T11:17:00.000-07:002010-09-06T11:18:59.025-07:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br /><br />Peace be with you.<br /><br />This is our weekly public prayer mail. I have a thought at the end if you would like to pray further for Peru and our ministry here.<br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) For what we have been able to accomplish this teaching cycle, so far. <br /><br />2) The blessings we experience each week.<br /><br />3) For what God is doing, here in Peru, in general. <br /><br />4) For what we have been able to accomplish with the ordination processes, here.<br /><br />5) For the great service we had today at La Ascension. The music was great. Fr. Alberto preached a great sermon on Philemon and forgiveness, and it was a Mudge Sunday with my celebrating, Julie in a supporting role, and Lydia as acolyte. <br /><br />6) The party in one of the parishioner's homes that we went to yesterday. It was a blessing.<br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />2) For the students in our classes this week, the changes in the schedule due to the preparations for the consecration on Saturday, and for what we are teaching. <br /><br />3) We would like prayer for the preparations for the next cycle of classes.<br /><br />4) For the consecration of Fr. Mike Chapman at the Cathedral in Lima, on Saturday. <br /><br />5) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do.<br /><br />6) For the growth of the Mission of La Ascension, where we have been attending.<br /><br />7) Mayoral elections are coming up in October. Please keep these in your prayers.<br /><br />8) Lydia's college application process.<br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.<br /><br />And here is the idea:<br /><br />I have some pictures of our adventures in Peru on my Facebook page. Consider praying for what you see in the pictures, or as the Lord leads. If you wish, write a prayer in the comment section of the picture, for others to pray. Pray as the Lord leads. It is kind of like the Prayer Table idea. You pray for people or circumstances as you meet them in the photos.<br /><br />Here is the latest link (All photos are available to be seen by anyone in the world, so you do not have to sign up to be a Facebook friend, and also to keep in mind as you write something):<br />www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=252111&id=629731941&l=936d13b9e9<br /><br />I also enjoy answering questions that people have about the pictures (and your asking questions may help you focus your prayers), though in some cases it may be best not to list a specific person's name or a specific address. I do not mind explaining what is happening in a picture or answering any cultural question that you may have. <br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-4839145633602654457?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-27883274845020921362010-09-06T11:15:00.000-07:002010-09-06T11:16:28.685-07:00<em>Job 22: 21-28</em><br /> <br /><strong>Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you. Accept instruction from his mouth and lay up his words in your heart.<br />If you return to the Almighty you will be restored: If you remove wickedness far from your tent and assign your nuggets to the dust, your gold of Ophir to the rocks in the ravines, then the Almighty will be your gold, the choicest silver for you.<br />Surely then you will find delight in the Almighty and will lift up your face to God.<br />You will pray to him, and he will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows.<br />What you decide on will be done and light will shine on your ways.</strong> <br /><br />Lord, we thank You for Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge, your servants who do submit to You. We thank You that they are at peace with You and we pray that they continue in this peace and have all the riches of life in You. Thank You for their daily quiet times with You and Your Word. May they always lay up Your Word in their hearts. Thank You for the delight that they find in You and the delight that you find in them. Thank You for hearing their prayers and helping them in their ministry. May your light always shine on their ways. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-2788327484502092136?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-10093609274732285582010-09-06T11:13:00.000-07:002010-09-06T11:14:12.556-07:00Father, Thank You for the Mudges dedication to You and to serving You in Peru. Help the students to be learning what You want them to learn, help them to see Your big picture, love, forgiveness, hope. Make Christ real for each one of them. Thank You for Lydia's birth, bless her, encourage her, and help her to grow in grace and love and to reflect You to those she is around. Encourage this family, renew their walk with You daily. Protect and provide for this family. In Christ we pray. Amen<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-1009360927473228558?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-65959162829019030252010-09-06T11:10:00.000-07:002010-09-06T11:12:08.634-07:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail. <br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) For what we have been able to accomplish this teaching cycle, so far. <br /><br />2) For what God is doing, here in Peru. (What He is showing us about Peru and the people of Peru, and what we are showing the people of Peru that the Holy Spirit would like us to do.)<br /><br />3) For what we have been able to accomplish with the ordination processes, here.<br /><br />4) For Lydia´s birthday celebration.<br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />2) For the students in our classes this week (we are in mid-cycle), and for what we are teaching. We are also preparing for the next cycle, that begins in October, and please pray for registration week for the next cycle, the week of September 19.<br /><br />3) For the upcoming consecration of Fr. Mike Chapman in September, Suffragan Bishop elect. <br /><br />4) That we would be able to keep on top of all the daily things that we need to do.<br /><br />5) For the Lord´s work at the mission of La Ascension in Surco, where we are attending. <br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-6595916282901903025?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-70350197895830083172010-08-28T13:45:00.000-07:002010-08-28T13:46:13.403-07:00<em>From Psalm 1:1-3</em><br /><br /><strong>Blessed is the person….who delights in the teachings of the Lord and reflects on his teachings day and night.<br />He is like a tree planted beside streams—a tree that produces fruit in season and whose leaves do not wither. He succeeds in everything he does.</strong><br /><br />Lord, blessed are Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. They delight in your teachings and reflect on them day and night. They share these teachings and these reflections and produce much fruit which does not wither. They succeed in everything that they do for You. Continue to bless them, Lord. Continue to provide for them everything that they need. Especially continue to send them guidance and a full indwelling of your Holy Spirit. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-7035019789583008317?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-610603195432610962010-08-23T08:38:00.000-07:002010-08-23T08:40:51.514-07:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail. <br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) For the blessings that our Lord has been providing us.<br /><br />2) For the service at La Ascension this past Sunday.<br /><br />3) For the ministry of the Worcester short-term mission trip to the seminary on Monday and Wednesday, this week. <br /><br />4) For the several days of mild sunshine that we have been having.<br /><br />5) For our supporters.<br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />2) For the service schedule at La Ascension, which is being planned for September. <br /><br />3) For Lydia´s application to college, including the recommendations. <br /><br />4) For the ordination process in the Diocese of Peru, and that the right people be moved along, and in the Lord´s timing.<br /><br />5) For the seminary plans that are in the works.<br /><br />6) For Lydia´s birthday this coming weekend.<br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying makes a great difference, and I pray for you every day.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<br />Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-61060319543261096?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-90992339009293973562010-08-21T18:12:00.000-07:002010-08-21T18:13:15.013-07:00Excerpts from <em>Psalm 104: 24-35</em><br /><br /><strong>What a large number of things you have made, O Lord!<br />You made them all by wisdom.<br />The earth is filled with your creatures.<br />All of them look to you to give them their food at the right time.<br />You give it to them, and they gather it up.<br />You open your hand, and they are filled with blessings.<br />You send out your Spirit, and they are created.<br />You renew the face of the earth.<br />May the glory of the Lord endure forever.<br />May the Lord find joy in what he has made.<br />I will sing to the Lord throughout my life.<br />I will make music to praise my God as long as I live.<br />May my thoughts be pleasing to him.<br />I will find joy in the Lord.<br />Praise the Lord, my soul!<br />Hallelujah! </strong><br /><br />Lord, we praise You for all of your creation which you have made by wisdom. We praise You for the Mudges to whom You have given special gifts for the mission field. We thank You for every bit of provision for Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia. We especially thank You for their financial supporters and for those who bless them in their prayers. Thank You for every blessing bestowed upon the Mudges. Thank You for your Holy Spirit and for every bit of renewal that is occurring in Peru. Lord, may your glory endure forever. May you continue to find joy in the work of the Mudges. Bless the music at their worship services. We ask you to raise up a mighty praise band for Your Glory. May every thought in the minds of Shaw and Julie and Lydia be pleasing to You. And may they find Your Joy in everything that they do. We praise You Lord, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Hallelujah! Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-9099233900929397356?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-26154789700747923542010-08-21T18:09:00.000-07:002010-08-21T18:11:12.348-07:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail. <br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /> 1) For the continuing good progress being made by students in seminary classes.<br /> 2) For what God is doing, here in Peru. (What He is showing us about Peru and the people of Peru, and what we are showing the people of Peru that the Holy Spirit would like us to do.)<br /> 3) For the fine weather.<br /> 4) For the support of our friends and relatives.<br />Prayers:<br /> 1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /> 3) For seminary classes and students this week, and for related administrative matters. <br /> 4) For the Diocese of Worcester short-term-mission-trip visitors from England this week, led by Archdeacon Fred Trethewey. <br /> 5) For the continually changing plans how to extend seminary studies more effectively, for the benefit of the ministry and to students throughout the Diocese of Peru.<br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.<br />God bless you. In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-2615478970074792354?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-76679535229807797672010-08-21T18:07:00.000-07:002010-08-21T18:08:44.774-07:00<em>Colossians 1:23</em><br /> <br /><strong>But you must keep your faith steady and firm. Don't move away from the hope that the good news holds out to you. It is the good news that you heard. It has been preached to every creature under heaven. I, Paul, now serve the good news.</strong><br /><br />Heavenly Father, we thank You for Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. We thank You that they are your servants, serving the good news and proclaiming it to the people of Peru. Thank You for their steady and firm faith and the hope that they themselves have that they share with those to whom they minister. <br /> <br />We thank You for a good start to the new semester. Continue to bless Father Shaw and Mother Julie as they teach and preach. Guide them in their administrative duties and may the Your Holy Spirit be with them mightily in all their ministry. Bless Lydia in all of her studies. Guide her to the college that is best for her. Bless the short term missionaries who are visiting this week.<br /> <br />Thank You Lord for all of your blessings, mercy and grace.<br /> <br />Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-7667953522980779767?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-69994177099918976522010-08-21T18:02:00.000-07:002010-08-21T18:04:47.342-07:00Praising God, from Lima. <br /><br />It is August. Spring is just around the corner.... in another month. The sky will turn from gray to well.... less gray. The rain will.... continue to mist occasionally. Dark colored VW bugs are the closest thing we have to black flies. We live in one of the driest places on earth. And yet, like David did in the land of Israel, we praise God in this midst of this driest of places on earth, with songs of praise from the heart. It is a real desert experience. Sometimes, as in Fr. Mike Chapman´s trips to Ayacucho or Mtr. Julie´s trips to Arequipa, it can be a real mountaintop experience, as well. Alleluia!<br /><br />The students continue to study. Students are an exciting part of our lives, right now. Students are the living praise reports of the Lord's work through the seminary. It is not easy juggling their lives to make room for seminary studies. But they do. They do it because they have a vision for the Kingdom of God in Peru. Praise God! We have a great group of students studying New Testament and Church History with us. We are teaching them about God´s Word and the Church, and how to apply these courses to a parish setting in a way that they might be able to teach others, to the glory of God. This is great! Alleluia!<br /><br />The Albany short-term mission trip has come and gone. It was a great two weeks in July, and there are relationships that plan to continue between the dioceses. Praise God! It was a great mission team, and we enjoyed being part of the team. If you have the opportunity, you might invite one of the team members to your parish to talk about their time here. If you have the opportunity, you might join us in Peru. Alleluia!<br /><br />The near death experiences that I have daily in taxis draw me closer to God. Sometimes they are like thrill rides in an amusement park, except that it is deadly serious. One difference: in an amusement park, you are fairly confident you will come out alive. Here, there is no guarantee. But, praise God, we just keep going. Alleluia!<br /><br />Praise songs help focus my attention on the Holy Trinity, in this earthquake zone, just as they did in Paul's and Silas' days in Philippi when the earthquake shook their prison cell when they were singing praise songs (except we are not in prison). We had a small shake about 8 hours before I wrote this. Praise God! Alleluia! <br /><br />Prayer Requests:<br /><br />• For our students and our work at the seminary over the next few months. <br />• For our relationships, priorities, ministries, and finances.<br /><br />God bless you, and thank you for your continuing support! I pray for you every day. Alleluia!<br /><br /> – Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-6999417709991897652?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-56110075537156249102010-08-11T14:40:00.000-07:002010-08-11T14:42:23.474-07:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail. <br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) Signs of Spring are here. Yea!<br /><br />2) For the great start to the seminary cycle of classes.<br /><br />3) That Julie's Commission on Ministry meetings went well in Arequipa.<br /><br />4) That Lydia has started some classes at the International Christian School in Lima (and she likes them!), in addition to her homeschool courses, and that she has completed a college application form.<br /><br />5) For what God is doing through us, here in Peru. <br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />2) For seminary classes this week and related administrative matters. <br /><br />3) For the Diocese of Worcester short-term-mission-trip visitors from England (to the seminary this week), on August 16 and 19, led by Archdeacon Fred Trethewey. <br /><br />4) For the plans to extend the seminary more extensively throughout the Diocese of Peru.<br /><br />5) For Julie. She did something that affected a muscle in her back on Sunday morning, and is recovering. Your prayers for her healing would be appreciated. Tuesday update: she is doing quite well. Wednesday update: she is back to her usual self for the most part.<br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.<br /><br />God bless you.<br /><br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<br />Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-5611007553715624910?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-76706279533628493052010-08-07T11:03:00.000-07:002010-08-07T11:04:44.445-07:00<em>Psalm 90: 16-17</em><br /><br /><strong>Let us, your servants, see what you can do.<br />Let our children see your glorious power.<br />Let the kindness of the Lord our God be with us.<br />Make us successful in everything we do.<br />Yes, make us successful in everything we do.</strong><br /><br />As Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie begin a new semester at the seminary and Lydia begins her classes, we pray Lord that You bless them with success in everything that they do for you: success in teaching and success in preaching and your glorious power shining through in their healing prayers. May your kindness be with them and may they offer this kindness to everyone to whom they minister. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-7670627953362849305?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-27729757633334602912010-08-01T17:00:00.000-07:002010-08-01T17:02:58.033-07:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br />Peace be with you.<br /><br />This is our weekly public prayer mail. <br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) That the Albany Mission Trip to Peru has returned in a safe and timely manner. <br /><br />2) For everyone who made it a really great mission trip.<br /><br />3) For the people who helped celebrate my birthday, and for Lydia´s sleepover.<br /><br />4) That I got a lot of sleep last night. <br /><br />5) For what God is doing through us, here in Peru. <br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />2) For the next Albany/Peru short term mission trip, whenever that may be. <br /><br />3) For seminary classes as they get underway this week. <br /><br />4) For the Diocese of Worcester short-term-mission-trip visitors from England to the seminary, on August 16 and 19, led by Archdeacon Fred Trethewey. <br /><br />5) For Julie´s CEMO (ordination process) meetings in Arequipa, this week.<br /><br />6) For Lydia´s college application process, and the beginning of her classes (here) this week.<br /><br />7) For the plans to extend the seminary more extensively throughout the Diocese of Peru.<br /><br />8) For the Albany missionary team over the next few days and weeks, as they go through the re-entry phase of missionary life.<br /><br />9) For my yahoo missionary prayer list. I went to find it this morning, to send you this email, but Yahoo said it did not exist, and yet I have been sending you daily updates about the mission trip using that list. In the end, I recovered the list from an older email. Praise God.<br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-2772975763333460291?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-3151156033773166182010-08-01T16:57:00.000-07:002010-08-01T16:59:55.939-07:00Dear Mission friends and family,<br />Peace be with you.<br /><br />This is my final report of the 2010 Albany trip to Peru.<br /><br />1) They came to change the way things were. They left a lasting impression, and perhaps they were transformed in the process. Everyone on the mission team is a hero of the faith in my eyes.<br /><br />2) Debbie Gerlach wanted everyone to know that Bishop Bill´s health has bounced back, and keep praying for the occasional residual matter among a few other people.<br /><br />3) Lydia and I left the team at the airport working their way through the airport process in very good time. We came back to finalize matters here and there. I have two notes and two verbal thank-yous, yet to deliver. Painting equipment will be returned to the Diocese of Peru Diocesan Center in a few days. All remaining clothes and towels that were intentionally left behind have been delivered to the Park residence. The one room-key discovered on the bus has been returned to the convent. <br /><br />4) The nuns at the convent really liked our group, in part because they really liked interacting with the group.<br /><br />5) The owner of the bus firm drove us today, but our primary bus driver over the past two weeks and his son accompanied us as well.<br /><br />6) And I have also had a request for photos from someone who can not get Facebook. It is occurring to me that after the people from the trip arrive home, maybe you could invite them to your church or home to hear what they experienced and show my and their photos on the internet (or via a CD they might have).<br /><br />7) My regular weekly prayer mail resumes in the next day or so. <br /><br />8) I am thinking of setting up an ongoing public picture reservoir in Facebook, simply entitled, something like "Peru photos," for people who may be interested. <br /><br />9) The Albany trip Facebook file contains 145 photos as of this morning. I will add a few more today. To see them, please go to the following link:<br />http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=230929&id=629731941&l=80ece73599<br /><br />For a few Youtube videos of the mission trip, go to and search for "shawmjr." The "Albany trip" videos are the ones from this trip.<br /><br />10) Keep praying for the team as they integrate back into the US, over the next few weeks. Please keep praying for the Mudges and our continuing part of the work in the Diocese of Peru, as well.<br /><br />This was an awesome mission trip. This was a great group to be working with, every person. Thank you to everyone who helped make it possible.<br /><br />Thank you for praying. I keep praying for you every day. It makes a difference.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw+ and on behalf of Julie+ and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-315115603377316618?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-10833362525107352582010-07-31T08:40:00.000-07:002010-07-31T08:41:52.904-07:00Dear Mission Friends,<br />Peace be with you.<br /><br />Today was the final full day of the mission trip with preparations underway for tomorrow´s return, resting, wrapping up a few remaining administrative items, some shopping for uniquely Peruvian gifts, early packing, and a Holy Eucharist in the evening at which Bp. Bill presided. Fr. Mike Chapman dropped by at dinner time.<br /><br />The Holy Eucharist marked a farewell to Julie by the group. She and Susan Park head for Arequipa tomorrow for a few days on Commission on Ministry (CEMO) matters, via Peruvian Airlines, on a flight before the mission team departs. Julie plans to return to Lima in time for the seminary classes that she will be teaching in Lima next week, as well as for the beginning of Lydia´s next school class cycle in Peru.<br /><br />Please pray for safe and timely travel for Julie and Susan as well as for the Mission team. Departure preparations for the mission team get into full swing early, with the bus arriving at the convent 11 am, loading the bus before lunch, and departure from the convent taking place about 1 pm (just after lunch), hopefully getting to the airport about 2 pm or 2:30 pm (depending on traffic). <br /><br />Lydia and I plan to be their escort in the bus to the airport. After a few airport matters, Lydia and I will return to our section of Lima by taxi, to take care of final matters relating to the mission trip. The mission team´s plane is scheduled to depart in late afternoon. They have a longer layover in Colombia on the way back than they had coming down, so there is a higher probability that they will not run into the same flight problem that they had on the way to Lima. <br /><br />Please keep ailing members of the mission team in your prayers.<br /><br />Shortly, today´s photos will be on my Facebook webpage. There are about 125 photos on the webpage:<br />http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=230929&id=629731941&l=80ece73599<br /><br />God bless you, and thank you for praying for us. I pray for you every day.<br /><br />In Christ,<br />Shaw+ and on behalf of Julie+ and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-1083336252510735258?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-15529113359487595792010-07-31T08:38:00.000-07:002010-07-31T08:39:47.796-07:00Dear Friends in Christ,<br />Peace be with you.<br /><br />This was the second-to-last day of the short-term mission trip from Albany to Lima, Peru, this year.<br /><br />Notable events of the day:<br />1) This was the last day of traveling with our bus driver (and his family). <br /><br />The slumber party and Mudges were about half-way to the convent this morning, where the rest of the group was, when our travel bus turned a corner to where we were, on its way to the convent as well. This enabled us to ride the rest of the way. So, this morning, it was a 10 minute walk and then ride, instead of the usual 20 minute brisk pace walk to the convent. Most importantly, it was God's timing.<br /><br />The spouse of our bus driver brought the group some mazamorra (jelly, fruit, purple pudding-juice made from purple corn.)<br /><br />2) We visited the Archaeological Museum, one of the top museums in Peru, covering the history of Peru from early man to the recent past. Just about everyone wanted to go through the pre-colombian section, so we spent our time there.<br /><br />3) Then, we stopped at the Anglican Cathedral of the Good Shepherd for a tour, and to drop off the team's work clothes and tools. The work clothes will be donated to women of the Diocese to help raise funds. The tools are to be used by the Diocese of Peru for future work projects.<br /><br />4) After lunch, we went to the Inca Market to buy gifts and such. <br /><br />Please pray for the team members as they begin to transition to the United States, and as they begin to integrate their experiences here with their lives in the US. <br /><br />For family members and personal friends of the team members: everyone on both continents will have had experiences that the others have not. Perhaps the team's lives will have changed for ever. Maybe their story will inspire other young people too come to Peru. Maybe you will be inspired to come join us in the work, here in Peru, on another short-term mission trip. <br /><br />Pray that God would guide us all, in the days and months to come. The team still has a day here, but their thoughts are beginning to head home. This has been a very good group, and we appreciate the fact that they have gone out of their way to include us as part of the team. <br /><br />Team members on the whole have been healthy, but your continued prayers for ailing members, would be appreciated.<br /><br />God bless you all, and thank you for your prayers. I pray for you every day. <br /><br />Padre Shaw Mudge, on behalf of Julie+ and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-1552911335948759579?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-79629102295882727572010-07-31T08:32:00.000-07:002010-07-31T08:34:09.888-07:00Dear Friends in Christ,<br />Peace be with you.<br /><br />We had a cultural day today, to know more about Peru. We visited Pachacamac in the Province of Lima on the coast, and we learned that the view of the Inca Empire from a Peruvian perspective is that the Incas were a warrior empire. I have heard elsewhere that they forceably relocated whole villages. We learned that, at the temple of the Son at Pachacamac, twice a year they sacrificed a daughter from one of the ruling families, usually about age 30. I am thankful that Jesus is our once-for-all sacrifice.<br /><br />You may wonder how a trip to Pachacamac ties into mission. Pachacamac helps us understand Peruvian culture, and when we understand Peruvian culture, we understand the people better, to minister better. And as I was talking with Fr. Gus Calvo about the religious customs of the Incas that we heard from our guide, it suddenly occurred to me how the religious practices factored into the life of the Incas, and I was struck by parallels that exist in contemporary Peruvian culture. <br /><br />Furthermore, Peruvians have asked us Mudges from time to time if we have visited Pachacamac, as an indication of our commitment to the people of Peru. Because Pachacamac is not just about the Incan Empire, it is also about the 3 other empires prior to the Incas, dating back to about 200 AD, at this one location. <br /><br />I had a wonderful birthday that included a party at our apartment this evening. Among the attending guests were the Albany Mission team, Bp. Godfrey of Peru and Judith his beloved, and Fr. Mike Chapman and Linda, his beloved.<br /><br />Lydia's slumber party is going well.<br /><br />Two of our members are feeling slightly under the weather. Please pray for their swift recovery, and we ask for prayers of protection for all the team members' health. Please pray also for the agenda, tomorrow, and that we would do what the Holy Spirit would guide us to do. <br /><br />There are about 107 photos of our Peruvian trip on my Facebook page, in public format, if you are interested.<br />http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=230929&id=629731941&l=80ece73599<br /><br />Some videos from the Albany trip to Peru are about to be placed on my Youtube website. Search "shawmjr" at www.youtube.com if you would like to see them.<br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. I pray for you every day.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Father Shaw<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-7962910229588272757?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-76042517759373486982010-07-31T08:28:00.000-07:002010-07-31T08:30:50.442-07:00Father God, we pray for safe and timely travel for all members of the Albany Diocesan Short Term Mission to Albany. Thank You that You are with them, guiding them and keeping them safe!<br /><br /><em>Psalm 75:1 </em> <br /><br /><strong>We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks.<br />You are present, and your miracles confirm that.</strong><br /><br />O God, we thank You that you are always present. We thank You that you were with each and every member of the Albany Diocese’s short term mission to Peru. Thank You for all the ministry that was done. Thank You for every blessing that the team members bestowed and for every blessing that You bestowed upon them.<br /><br /><em>Judges 5: 31b</em><br /><br /><strong>But may those who love the Lord<br /> Be like the sun when it rises in all its brightness.</strong><br /><br />Lord, we ask You to continue to shine through the Mudges and through every person that participated in the short term mission.<br /><br /><em>Acts 2:28</em><br /><br /><strong>You make the path of life known to me.<br /> In your presence there is complete joy.</strong><br /><br />Continue to guide Father Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia in all that they do for You. Be with them always and grant them your complete joy.<br /><br /><em>Matthew 28: 19-20</em><br /><br /><strong>So wherever you go, make disciples of all nations: Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of Holy Spirit. Teach them to do everything I have commanded you. And remember that I am always with you until the end of time.</strong><br /><br />Bless the mission outreach of the Albany Episcopal Diocese. Strengthen every person involved to be more effective as disciples making disciples in all nations, so that many will be baptized in the name of the Holy Trinity. Thank You that You are with us until the end of time.<br /><br />Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-7604251775937348698?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-49872443620914970102010-07-28T18:47:00.000-07:002010-07-28T18:49:02.912-07:00Dear Friends in Christ,<br /><br />Peace be with you.<br /><br />We had a great day today, holding a vacation Bible school day in a poor section of Ventanilla, about an hour and a half by bus, north, from the convent where the team is staying in Lima.<br /><br />I include two pictures from today, below. Shortly, I hope to set up sample fotos from the mission trip in my Facebook account. To see them, go to the following link:<br />http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=230929&id=629731941&l=80ece73599<br /><br />We prayed for healing in several peoples´ homes, and had a prayer walk through the community. While we were in the neighborhood, a pregnant lady´s water broke, and so the family and friends wondered if we could drive our bus to the hospital. But our bus driver was away, and in a few minutes, an ambulance arrived and took her to the local hospital.<br /><br />Amelia Brown has provided us with marbles, colored pencils, and pencil sharpeners for the ministry at this mission. They are just what is needed, among other things. Thank you to the Browns, especially to her parents who also made this possible.<br /><br />Yesterday morning, Catie Love gave a spectacular presentation during our team devotion time, paralleling our experience with the artist at La Ascension to what God does in our lives. I was truly blessed.<br /><br />We have had the same bus driver since the day after the team arrived. This morning, one of the bus driver´s sons asked me where there is an Anglican Church in his neighborhood. I put him in touch with one of the leaders of the mission today, who told him of a mission about 3 or 4 blocks from his home in another district of the city. Praise God.<br /><br />Please pray for today´s mission and its work and growth. Please pray for our team in its final days in the mission, for all the logistics, and activities. Please pray for me tomorrow. I get to celebrate my birthday along with the birthday of the nation of Peru, and the closing hours include a sleep-over of four teenage girls.<br /><br />Having a birthday on the day of the birth of the country, is really interesting, here. I have this feeling from two conversations today that when some people discover this, it is like I have a special relationship with them, that my birthday is a sign that I am part of the national heritage in a special way. Please pray that it would be a special day for us all, here in Peru, and for you in North America, as well, to the glory of God wherever we are.<br /><br />Thank you for praying. I pray for you every day. It makes a difference.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw+, and on behalf of Julie+ and Lydia.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-4987244362091497010?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-70298442014428372272010-07-27T08:59:00.000-07:002010-07-27T09:01:47.048-07:00Dear Friends in Christ,<br />Peace be with you.<br /><br />We had a very good day today (Monday). <br /><br />Most of the day involved visiting a mission in a poorer section of Lima that specializes in ministry to handicapped children. <br /><br />We were helping the people there put final touches on their new building, in time for their opening ceremony tomorrow.<br /><br />Debbie Gerlach has recovered. Thank you for praying.<br /><br />Please keep the team in prayer over the next few days as they finish up their work here.<br /><br />I include a photograph from the day's efforts.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw+ and on behalf of Julie+ and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-7029844201442837227?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-49227477704585215312010-07-26T09:41:00.000-07:002010-07-26T09:43:07.668-07:00Dear Friends in Christ,<br />Peace be with you.<br /><br />In place of my usual weekly prayer and praise report, I am passing along a daily mission report. Keep praying for us Mudges, and all that needs to happen over the next few weeks, and please keep praying for the team as they start to move into the second and final week of the trip. I especially ask your prayers for Debbie Gerlach who was a bit under the weather today, and is recovering.<br /><br />Thank you to everyone who has sent me a messages about the mission reports and the photos, and thank you to Torre Bissell and Jeanne Gizara who have been willing to pass along daily reports. Thank you for praying for us. I pray for you every day. It makes a difference. <br /><br />This is today´s report from the Albany mission trip to Lima, Peru:<br />Again, there were two parts of the day, today, for the mission team:<br /><br />1) There was a healing service during the 11 am Holy Eucharist at La Ascension in the Surco District of Lima during the prayers of the people, led by Bishop Bill Love. Four prayer teams from the group were set up in the different corners around the room. One team was joined by Judith Godfrey (beloved spouse of Bp. Bill Godfrey) and by Linda Chapman (beloved spouse of Fr. Mike Chapman). <br /><br />Fr. Mike presided at the Holy Eucharist. Bishop Bill preached (and it was translated by a team member into Spanish). The Diocese of Albany team led the congregation in two of the worship songs. I have included two pictures, one of the Albany team during the service (two team members are playing percussion instruments), and another during a photo session after the service.<br /><br />After the service, the congregation of La Ascension gave us a very nice thank-you lunch at the parish, as an example of the famous Peruvian hospitality that we have been experiencing, and in gratitude for all that had been accomplished at the mission. The parish hopes that this is the beginning of a continuing relationship between the Diocese of Albany and the parish of La Ascension. <br /><br />At the end of the lunch, Amelia Brown gave an excellent visual presentation in Spanish to everyone, about the Diocese of Albany. About 3:30 pm, the get-together concluded with a spectacular cultural song by the congregation, led by Fr. Alberto Valdivia, the priest in charge of the congregation and an excellent guitarist. Fr. Alberto stands between Bp. Bill and Fr. Mike in one of the photos.<br /><br />2) In the evening after about a 45 minute drive, we enjoyed a different kind of Holy Eucharist, at the anniversary celebration of the mission of Jesus El Salvador in the District of Villa El Salvador, a mission at which Julie and I had been serving earlier this year. The service lasted from 6 pm to 8:30 pm.<br /><br />Several of the people at this service were people that the team had been meeting during the week. That reunion was great, especially for the team members who had painted the mural at La Ascension with Marco Gomez, the artist; Marco was a leader at the service at Jesus El Salvador, and he lives at Jesus el Salvador. <br /><br />And it was very nice service for just about everyone, and there were photos afterwards. Fr. Julio Montoya, the Vicar General of the Diocese, was both the celebrant and the preacher, and he gave an excellent sermon on prayer that was translated by Raul Calvo into English (one of the team members). Our bus driver and his family joined us for the service; he particularly liked the worship band.<br /><br />Tomorrow is another interesting day.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw+, and on behalf of Julie+ and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-4922747770458521531?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-68443994353813005302010-07-25T18:21:00.000-07:002010-07-25T18:23:14.039-07:00Dear Friends in Christ,<br />Peace be with you.<br /><br />This is today´s report from the Albany mission trip to Lima, Peru.<br /><br />Temperatures are a bit on the chilly side on the coast at night, but not life-threatening as in some parts of the sierras. During the day, it was rather pleasant in Lima, and quite a few people were surfing (in wetsuits).<br /><br />There were two parts of the day, today, for the mission team:<br /><br />1) Youth ministry at a mission in the Villa El Salvador section of Lima in the morning. A photo is attached.<br /><br />2) Catching up on things like laundry, changing money, preparing for tomorrow, and taking a walk through a park in the Miraflores District of Lima with a good view of the ocean.<br /><br />Tomorrow is a full day.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw+, and on behalf of Julie+ and Lydia.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-6844399435381300530?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-15769279352151882912010-07-25T18:18:00.000-07:002010-07-25T18:20:43.309-07:00Dear Friends in Christ,<br />Peace be with you.<br /><br />It was another very good day for the mission team today in Lima, Peru. <br /><br />But until this morning, we did not realize that last night was a 40 year low temperature for Lima, Peru, at 8 degrees C or about 46 degrees F. The days are considerably warmer.<br /><br />Again, today, we were at Christ the King Diocesan Center in the District of Surco, the same building where the Mission of the Ascension is and where the seminary is. <br /><br />Accomplishments and noted events:<br />We finished the wall mural for the nursery at the Mission of the Ascension began. A photo of the finished mural is attached. <br /><br />The mural represents coastal, sierra, and jungle areas of Peru. From the seminarian graduate, the mission team painters learned quite a lot about painting, and about praying a picture while painting it.<br /><br />The NGO office room painting project was completed at the Diocesan Center. Bishop Bill and Karen were awesome in this endeavor.<br /><br />A printed banner for the Mission of the Ascension (a banner which included service times) was hung outside the building for the public to see.<br /><br />Two interior wall hangings (used in the former building for the Mission of the Ascension) were put up today. One depicted the resurrection of Jesus, and the other depicted the Ascension of Jesus.<br /><br />Some of the team helped sort clothes to be sold at the upcoming Diocese of Peru youth fundraiser.<br /><br />A rather aging and somewhat oxidized playground was dismantled and removed from the back area of the Diocesan Center. That may sound easier to do than it was to do. An awesome effort by the team.<br /><br />Most of the team joined with members of the Mission of the Ascension to go out into the neighborhood to invite people in the neighborhood to the Sunday healing service this coming Sunday morning. Our Peruvian neighborhood hosts really liked our team and would like to do this again if possible. As a matter of fact, they liked our team so much, they would like to do anything with our team.<br /><br />Yesterday, we were in more of a middle middle class neighborhood near the Mission of Ascension, and this evening we were in a lower middle class neighborhood in the Surco District of Lima. By far, the greater reception to our healing service invitation was in the lower middle class neighborhood in Surco, and our time there was awesome, for everyone.<br /><br />Meanwhile, 5 members of the team attended a Holy Eucharist in a home connected in the Brena District of Lima (instead of walking through the neighborhood in Surco with the rest of us). This Holy Eucharist, too, was a moving experience, and the team benefitted from Peruvian hospitality which included Peruvian hot chocolate. The Holy Eucharist had 25 people fitting into a very small living room. This mission (associated with the Bible study) is a church plant of the Mission of the Ascension in Surco. A Mission creating another Mission.<br /><br />Julie mentions that prayer would be appreciated for the people on the trip who are a bit sore from their efforts in the work being done.<br /><br />On to the next mission, tomorrow.<br /><br />Thank you for keeping us in prayer. We sense your prayers in all that we are doing. <br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-1576927935215188291?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-48811389252992949232010-07-24T19:28:00.000-07:002010-07-24T19:30:16.846-07:00Dear Friends in Christ,<br />Peace be with you.<br /><br />It was another very good day for the mission team today in Lima, Peru. <br />But until this morning, we did not realize that last night was a 40 year low temperature for Lima, Peru, at 8 degrees C or about 46 degrees F. The days are considerably warmer.<br /><br />Again, today, we were at Christ the King Diocesan Center in the District of Surco, the same building where the Mission of the Ascension is and where the seminary is. <br /><br />Accomplishments and noted events:<br />We finished the wall mural for the nursery at the Mission of the Ascension began. A photo of the finished mural is attached. <br /><br />The mural represents coastal, sierra, and jungle areas of Peru. From the seminarian graduate, the mission team painters learned quite a lot about painting, and about praying a picture while painting it.<br /><br />The NGO office room painting project was completed at the Diocesan Center. Bishop Bill and Karen were awesome in this endeavor.<br /><br />A printed banner for the Mission of the Ascension (a banner which included service times) was hung outside the building for the public to see.<br /><br />Two interior wall hangings (used in the former building for the Mission of the Ascension) were put up today. One depicted the resurrection of Jesus, and the other depicted the Ascension of Jesus.<br /><br />Some of the team helped sort clothes to be sold at the upcoming Diocese of Peru youth fundraiser.<br /><br />A rather aging and somewhat oxidized playground was dismantled and removed from the back area of the Diocesan Center. That may sound easier to do than it was to do. An awesome effort by the team.<br /><br />Most of the team joined with members of the Mission of the Ascension to go out into the neighborhood to invite people in the neighborhood to the Sunday healing service this coming Sunday morning. Our Peruvian neighborhood hosts really liked our team and would like to do this again if possible. As a matter of fact, they liked our team so much, they would like to do anything with our team.<br /><br />Yesterday, we were in more of a middle middle class neighborhood near the Mission of Ascension, and this evening we were in a lower middle class neighborhood in the Surco District of Lima. By far, the greater reception to our healing service invitation was in the lower middle class neighborhood in Surco, and our time there was awesome, for everyone.<br /><br />Meanwhile, 5 members of the team attended a Holy Eucharist in a home connected in the Brena District of Lima (instead of walking through the neighborhood in Surco with the rest of us). This Holy Eucharist, too, was a moving experience, and the team benefitted from Peruvian hospitality which included Peruvian hot chocolate. The Holy Eucharist had 25 people fitting into a very small living room. This mission (associated with the Bible study) is a church plant of the Mission of the Ascension in Surco. A Mission creating another Mission.<br /><br />Julie mentions that prayer would be appreciated for the people on the trip who are a bit sore from their efforts in the work being done.<br /><br />On to the next mission, tomorrow.<br /><br />Thank you for keeping us in prayer. We sense your prayers in all that we are doing. <br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-4881138925299294923?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-80473924000074669692010-07-24T19:25:00.000-07:002010-07-24T19:27:09.247-07:00Dear mission friends,<br />Peace be with you.<br /><br />It was a very good day today in Lima, Peru.<br /><br />We were at Christ the King Diocesan Center in the District of Surco, the same building where the Mission of the Ascensión is and where the seminary is. We return tomorrow.<br /><br />Accomplishments and noted events:<br />Some team members saw the Pacific Ocean for the first time, today.<br /><br />Part one of a wall mural for the nursery in the Mission of the Ascension began. A photo of the mural from earlier in the day is attached. The team started with a blank wall. One of the recent seminary graduates drew the template, and the team is painting it. The work continues tomorrow.<br /><br />The NGO office is being painted at the Diocesan Center. NGO stands for "Non-governmental organization," and this NGO is an organization that coordinates a lot of the diocesan social outreach work. The painting continues tomorrow.<br /><br />Study Bibles and history books were taken to the seminary.<br /><br />Team members were able to make Internet and or Skype connections with family members and friends.<br /><br />Fr. Mike Chapman made a brief cameo appearance at one point during the day, en route to a meeting in the same building.<br /><br />The team joined with members of the Church of the Ascension to go out into the neighborhood invite people in the neighborhood to the Sunday healing service this coming Sunday morning. We went in small groups. One of our bus driver´s sons was part of one of the teams. <br /><br />Part 2 of the trek through the neighborhood continues tomorrow. Initially, this was a stretching moment for some, but in the end, from the reports, this appeared to be a very positive experience.<br /><br />The mission team leaders and the diocesan support team both have been fantastic and are coordinating well. The team itself is a great one. Top notch.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-8047392400007466969?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-54319537424676826812010-07-24T09:53:00.000-07:002010-07-24T09:54:02.018-07:00<em>Romans 15:31b-33</em><br /><br /><strong>Pray that God’s people in Jerusalem will accept the help I bring. Also pray that by the will of God I may come to you with joy and be refreshed when I am with you. May the God of peace be with you all. Amen.</strong><br /><br />Lord, we pray that God’s people in Peru will accept the help brought to them through the Albany Diocese short term mission trip. We especially pray for the healing service that is planned for this Sunday. Let Your Holy Spirit flow with power and might and let there be many signs and wonders. By the will of God may all the missionaries, short term or long term, be filled with joy. May they bring refreshment and be refreshed as well. Most of all Lord, send your peace. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-5431953742467682681?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-71089455979600682712010-07-23T18:21:00.000-07:002010-07-23T18:23:51.229-07:00Dear mission friends,<br /><br />Peace be with you.<br /><br />It was a very good day today in Lima, Peru.<br /><br />We were at Christ the King Diocesan Center in the District of Surco, the same building where the Mission of the Ascensión is and where the seminary is. We return tomorrow.<br /><br />Accomplishments and noted events:<br />Some team members saw the Pacific Ocean for the first time, today.<br /><br />Part one of a wall mural for the nursery in the Mission of the Ascension began. A photo of the mural from earlier in the day is attached. The team started with a blank wall. One of the recent seminary graduates drew the template, and the team is painting it. The work continues tomorrow.<br /><br />The NGO office is being painted at the Diocesan Center. NGO stands for "Non-governmental organization," and this NGO is an organization that coordinates a lot of the diocesan social outreach work. The painting continues tomorrow.<br /><br />Study Bibles and history books were taken to the seminary.<br /><br />Team members were able to make Internet and or Skype connections with family members and friends.<br /><br />Fr. Mike Chapman made a brief cameo appearance at one point during the day, en route to a meeting in the same building.<br /><br />The team joined with members of the Church of the Ascension to go out into the neighborhood to invite people in the neighborhood to the Sunday healing service this coming Sunday morning. We went in small groups. One of our bus driver´s sons was part of one of the teams. <br /><br />Part 2 of the trek through the neighborhood continues tomorrow. Initially, this was a stretching moment for some, but in the end, from the reports, this appeared to be a very positive experience.<br /><br />The mission team leaders and the diocesan support team both have been fantastic and are coordinating well. The team itself is a great one. Top notch.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-7108945597960068271?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-76822648548404625262010-07-23T18:17:00.000-07:002010-07-23T18:20:19.837-07:00Dear Friends in Christ,<br />Peace be with you.<br /><br />This is an update from the Albany mission trip to Lima, Peru.<br /><br />I do not know if you will be able to see the attached pictures, but I have included two from the mission trip. <br /><br />One of the key objectives of a good mission trip is to spread the love of Christ. The pictures that I am including, show some of the interaction of the mission group with the people among whom we are working. <br /><br />If you are able to, pick a person in a photo, and pray a prayer of Christ's love for that person, whether you choose one of the people in the mission group or one of the people from the Lima area.<br /><br />Yesterday, en route to the destination, we walked past a work crew building a retaining wall. This is a group photo from that encounter (photo dscn2363).<br /><br />Today, we drove to the Municipal District of Comas in the northern part of Lima and sanded and painted tables and benches for one of the missions (dscn2395). <br /><br />Before we began work today, one of the recent graduates from the seminary gave a briefing on the recent history of the mission, and it was so powerful a testimony, that it may been one of the reasons that our bus driver and his assistant decided to help us with the sanding and painting. <br /><br />Back at the convent tonight, one of the people there saw one of the photos that I took and thought that the work of the mission team today was a very good project.<br /><br />Tomorrow, we go to another project.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-7682264854840462526?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-84771974942790747672010-07-20T14:07:00.000-07:002010-07-20T14:12:01.549-07:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br /><br />Peace be with you.<br /><br />This is our weekly public prayer mail. <br /><br />If all goes according to plan, the short-term mission trip to Lima will be arriving on Monday (19th of July) and departing on Saturday, July 31.<br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) For the amount of work accomplished in the past week, particularly for: <br />the Commission on Ministry meetings that Julie coordinated, <br />seminary coursework preparations, and <br />mission trip preparations (the Albany area trip and the trip from Worcester Diocese in England). <br /><br />Julie really cranked out a lot of things, and continues to do so, in the midst of our daily living. Phenomenal effort. Proverbs 31 comes to mind.<br /><br />2) For my family: Julie, Ruth, Hannah, and Lydia. I used the Facebook picture (taken by Jim Beavers of all five of us) as my computer workspace background this week. All of these ladies are an awesome group of God´s servants.<br /><br />3) For the safe and timely arrival of Bp. Suffragan-elect Mike Chapman and his beloved Linda.<br /><br />4) For the opportunities before us to transform lives by what we do. <br /><br />5) For what God is doing through us, here in Peru. It is really amazing at times.<br /><br />6) For a good start with class registration, so far.<br /><br />7) For you.<br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For our relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities. <br /><br />2) For the Albany/Peru short term mission trip, and that everything would go according to God´s plan, including safe and timely travel through Colombia. <br /><br />There are people from diverse backgrounds on the trip, not just from the Diocese of Albany, and we pray that everyone involved (including those of us on the ground) would take with them from the impact of the trip: seeds of the Kingdom of God for the future.<br /><br />Please pray for the team participants:<br />Fr. Gus Calvo (team leader)<br />Geoff Miller (Assistant)<br />Bp. Bill Love <br />Karen Love <br />Catie Love <br />Carol Lukas <br />Meredith Lukas<br />Michael Greene <br />Brandon Turner <br />Amelia Brown <br />Debbie Gerlach <br />Barbara Jenke <br />Raul Calvo <br />Olivia Calvo <br />Zach Miller <br />Nate Miller <br />Chris Klapper <br />Joshua Klapper <br />Ground support in Lima:<br />Susan Park<br />Fr. Shaw Mudge<br />Mtr. Julie Mudge<br />Lydia Mudge<br />The Convent of the Sisters of Dorothy in Miraflores (where the team will be staying)<br />Lima diocesan administration and parishes <br />The bus and other transportation that we use<br /><br />For the plans for the visits and work at the following locations this week, including:<br />a) Epifania, <br />b) Sagrada Familia,<br />c) Diocesan Center/Ascención/el seminario de los Santos Agustín (same building)<br /><br />and plans for next week:<br />d) Ascención (special healing service),<br />e) Jesus el Salvador (area youth gathering),<br />f) Shalom,<br />g) San Patricio,<br />h) Pachacamác (cultural background visit),<br />i) Los Mudges<br /><br />There are other things that may take place as well, perhaps some meetings with notable personalities in the life of the Church and the Diocese, the national holidays, and resting.<br /><br />As there is a tendency for plans to change on mission trips, please pray that our Lord´s plans be the ultimate ones that take precedence, and that the Holy Spirit would touch the lives of all of us as well as the people we visit. <br /><br />As would be desirable in all missionary ventures anywhere in the world, we pray that all missionaries would be noted for: fruitfulness, a continued sense of humor, flexibility, and a sufficient amount of organization in all that transpires.<br /><br />3) For seminary class registrations. <br /><br />4) For the Diocese of Worcester short-term-mission-trip visitors from England to the seminary, on August 16 and 19, led by Archdeacon Fred Trethewey. <br /><br />5) For course preparation work, and the classes and mentor groups which begin the week of August 1.<br /><br />6) For Julie´s CEMO (ordination process) meetings in Arequipa, planned between the end of the short-term mission trip and the beginning of classes.<br /><br />7) For Lydia´s college application process.<br /><br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-8477197494279074767?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-8207574377805009002010-07-17T13:40:00.000-07:002010-07-17T13:41:42.593-07:00<em>Psalm 37: 3-7a</em><br /><br /><strong>Trust the Lord and do good things.<br />Live in the land and practice being faithful.<br />Be happy with the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.<br />Entrust your ways to the Lord.<br />Trust him and he will act on your behalf.<br />He will make your righteousness like a light, your just cause like the noonday sun.<br />Surrender yourself to the Lord, and wait patiently for him.</strong><br /><br />Lord, we thank You for the trust that Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge have for you, their trust and their faithfulness as they live and minister in Lima, Peru. They are happy with You and we are sure that You are happy with them. They desire only to do your will. As they continue to trust in You,, we ask that you act on their behalf. Continue to bless their work, making their righteousness like a light. Continue to guide them as they surrender themselves to You and wait patiently for your orders for them. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-820757437780500900?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-36232789767961683352010-07-17T13:36:00.000-07:002010-07-17T13:39:35.983-07:00Resting in our Lord<br /><br />It is July. <br /><br />For most people reading this, the summer has been really hot, on occasion. For us, south of the equator, however, it is winter. We are breaking out sweaters and space heaters because there is no central heating, the walls are not insulated, and the humidity makes the room temperature feel cooler than it is.<br /><br />But our response to the temperature is also a sign that we have adjusted to the climate. Last year, coming directly from New York State, we would not have noticed the cold, but now that we have lived here a while, we have noticed the cold just like everyone else who lives here.<br /><br />However, spiritually, the Holy Spirit continues to blaze in our work, regardless of the temperature.<br /><br />Borrowing an idea from the book Treasure Hunt (suggested to our family by several clergy in the Diocese of Albany when we were at Diocesan Convention), one of the things that we have noticed, is that if we take time out each day (maybe just for up to three minutes a day), and listen to what God would have us do for that day; the practice is like resting in the Holy Trinity. <br /><br />This practice helps to keep us from being too busy to do anything effectively. This rest helps us to prioritize and to prepare for the day. One such example was this past Saturday, when we visited a mission north of Lima. <br /><br />On Saturday morning, in my prayer time, I waited and listened for a few minutes for what God might say. In that time, I had the impression that at least one of us was supposed to pray for someone, and I had a visual image of something white and in the shape of a square that the person was holding in her left arm.<br /><br />At the end of the day, Julie asked a few of us to pray for a woman, who was holding in her left arm, white diapers similar to the shape that I had seen in my quiet time. The lady needed prayer for healing, and we prayed for her. The results continue to be in God´s hands.<br /><br />Prayer Requests:<br /><br />• For the Diocese of Albany short-term mission trip in Lima from July 19 to July 31. <br />• For our relationships, priorities, ministries, and finances.<br /><br />A great thank you to the Diocese of Albany for its gift from Diocesan Convention. <br /><br />God bless you, and thank you for your continuing support! <br /><br /> – Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-3623278976796168335?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-55906331118187631212010-07-13T12:52:00.000-07:002010-07-13T12:56:55.603-07:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br /><br />Peace be with you.<br />This is our weekly public prayer mail. <br /><br />As I write this, Spain has just won the world cup. We did not have to hear about the Spanish goal on the radio or see it on TV or follow it on the Internet to know the outcome.... we heard people cheering nearby. And subsequently, car horns have been blaring in the streets.<br /><br />Our final weather projections, for the benefit of short term mission trip arriving on Monday the 19th of July, appear after the prayers:<br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) For the amount of work accomplished in the past week: particularly for the Commission on Ministry meetings that Julie coordinated, for the seminar coursework preparations, and for the mission trips preparations in which we are involved (the Albany area trip and the trip from Worcester Diocese in England).<br /><br />2) For the Sunday service that we led at the Cathedral on Sunday which included a baptism. This was our last week there for the foreseeable future. I am completely humbled by the overwhelming positive response to my time. May God use our time there to his glory.<br /><br />3) For the steps being taken for the next phases of Lydia´s education. She is in the midst of filling out college applications.<br /><br />4) For the opportunities before us to transform lives by what we do. <br /><br />5) For the response so far for the books that we have requested.<br /><br />6) We finally bought a dining room table with chairs at a very good price, and that enables us to have expanded hospitality opportunities. Praise God for that.<br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For fruitfulness and discernment, for the people, relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities associated with the Diocese of Peru, Saints Augustine seminary, and the Missionaries in Peru (including us). <br /><br />2) For the Albany/Peru short term mission trip that arrives on Monday, July 19, and that everything would go according to God´s plan. We are in the final week of preparations.<br /><br />3) For Julie´s Commission on Ministry interview plans over the next few weeks, and for Lydia's college application process. <br /><br />4) We are making some progress in some repairs needed/work to be done at our apartment in conjunction with our landlord´s agreement, but there is a ways to go, particularly on a kitchen cabinet door that needs to have hinges reset, curtains that need attending to, some lighting fixtures that need an electrician´s attention, and the replacement of our bathtub. We would appreciate your continued prayers for appropriate next steps.<br /><br />5) For seminary class registration on Monday, July 12, in the evening (this happened last night, but we anticipate additional registrations over the next few weeks, so continued prayers for registration are appreciated); and for the Diocese of Worcester short-term-mission-trip visitors from England to the seminary, on August 16and 19; for course preparation work in advance of the first day of class on August 2.<br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.<br /><br />Weather: especially as a guide for members of the short-term mission team who may want to know what the weather is projected to be, through July 20: <br /><br />Each day the highs are expected to be in the low 60s, and the lows in the upper 50s. Dwellings, however, do not have central heating and walls generally are not insulated. There is hardly any precipitation projected during this time. Humidity varies and can make the cold feel colder. At 4:55 pm, today, it was 72%. On some days it can be up to 100%, taking into account desert/sea coast conditions for how this feels.<br /><br />Official sunrise time (and add about an additional 30 minutes or so to this, for the sun to climb over the foothills of the Andes Mountains) is projected to be 6:28 am for the next week, but sunset varies from 17:57 (5:57 pm) to 17:59 (5:59 pm) out over the Pacific Ocean.<br /><br />If traveling away from our particular district of the city, you may encounter more sunshine during the day than where we live; we have a unique micro-weather system here. We keep on hand a sunscreen of SPF 45 for use if we are going to be in the direct sunlight for more than say 15 minutes at a time. Hats can be very useful in a variety of weather conditions.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-5590633111818763121?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-10223827781228264642010-07-09T11:43:00.000-07:002010-07-09T11:44:19.688-07:00<em>Deuteronomy 32: 1-4a</em><br /><br /><strong>Listen, heaven, and I will speak.<br />Earth, hear the words from my mouth.<br />Let my teachings come down like raindrops.<br />Let my words drip like dew,<br /> Like gentle rain on grass,<br /> Like showers on green plants.<br />I will proclaim the name of the Lord.<br />Give our God the greatness he deserves!<br />He is a rock.<br /> What he does is perfect.<br /> All his ways are fair.</strong><br /><br />Father God, as Moses asked for himself, we ask for Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge. Let their teachings come down like raindrops. Let their words drip like dew, like gentle rain on grass, like showers on green plants. Bless them in their teachings at the seminary and in their preachings from the pulpit. They will always proclaim your name, Lord, and give to You the greatness that You deserve. Amen.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-1022382778122826464?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6070800793641105702.post-87013816721362081122010-07-05T11:14:00.000-07:002010-07-05T11:15:41.695-07:00Dear Partners in Prayer,<br /><br />Peace be with you.<br /><br />This is our weekly winter public prayer mail.<br /><br />Weather conditions, for the benefit of short term mission trip arriving on July 16, appear after the prayers:<br /><br />Thanksgivings:<br /><br />1) For the amount of work accomplished in the past week, yet again. Seminary classwork development in Lima is coming along on the classes we are planning to teach. Short term mission trip plans have really moved along well. CEMO (ordination process) plans are moving forward.<br /><br />2) For the Sunday service that we led at the Cathedral on Sunday which included healing prayer. The service and the sermon had an excellent reception. May God use them to his glory.<br /><br />3) For the steps being taken for the next phases of Lydia´s education. This week, she applied to the nearby Christian school for courses that would meet her needs and schedule.<br /><br />4) For the opportunities before us to transform lives by what we do. <br /><br />5) For Lydia´s youth group activities. <br /><br />Prayers:<br /> <br />1) For fruitfulness and discernment, for the people, relationships, ministries, finances, resources, and priorities associated with the Diocese of Peru, Saints Augustine seminary, and the Missionaries in Peru (including us). <br /><br />2) For the Albany/Peru short term mission trip that arrives on July 19, including safe and timely travel throughout the trip, and that everything would go according to plan, that is, according to God´s plan. <br /><br />3) For our remaining ministry work at the Cathedral. Our last week in this cycle is this next Sunday, and it includes a service of baptism. <br /><br />4) For Julie´s Commission on Ministry interview plans over the next four weeks in Lima (July) and Arequipa (early August), and for Lydia's college application process. There is currently an aggressive schedule in the works in accordance with the plans of Bishop Godfrey. <br /><br />5) For matters that need repairing at our apartment, and a way forward on getting all that taken care of. We had progress with the water heater this week.<br /><br />6) For class registration on Monday, July 12, in the evening, and for the Diocese of Worcester short-term mission trip visitors to the seminary, tentatively scheduled for August 16 and 19.<br /><br />Thank you for praying for us. Your praying really makes a difference, and I pray for you every day.<br /><br />Weather: especially as a guide for members of the short-term mission team who may want to know what the weather is like at the moment:<br /><br />Today, at 8 am Lima time (which was 9 am, Albany time), our skies were overcast. The humidity continued to be very high. At 61 degrees F., our area temperature was about 14 degrees cooler than in Albany at the same moment. <br /><br />It is possible (but not certain) that we might encounter granua or even llovizna at some point during the day (which is a range of moisture when visibility is less than one kilometer: from a very fine mist - granua - to almost droplets - llovizna). <br /><br />High daily temperatures are projected to be in the upper sixties all week with accompanying overcast skies, perhaps reaching 70 on Saturday. Perhaps the first clear skies will appear this week on Saturday, as well. Lows all week are projected to be in the mid-to upper 50s. <br /><br />We keep on hand a sunscreen of SPF 45 for use if we are going to be outside for an extended length of time when the sun is shining.<br /><br />God bless you.<br />In Christ,<br />Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia<br />Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany, serving in Lima, Peru<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6070800793641105702-8701381672136208112?l=mudgeperureport.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mudge Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14456692051845547049noreply@blogger.com0