"Claire and I have been living at our home in Coleraine, Northern Ireland since mid-March 2020 due to the worldwide Covid situation. Though we are here, we continue to do our work which is based at the OMF International Center in Singapore, and run the office there. This means that communication with our team is not as efficient as formerly. Covid also means that we are also unable to travel to different Asian countries to visit the work being done there. That is semi irrelevant at the present time, as the Singapore government won't allow us to return as they are trying to keep their Covid numbers down. (This isn't something that is against us personally, but against anyone traveling there from the UK.)”

On Sept. 7, Walter will begin teaching a course on Old Testament theology at Irish Bible Institute in Dublin. This will include 13 weeks of classes that will include travel to Dublin. He also will be teaching virtual classes on OT historical books through Koinonia Theological Seminary in Davao, Philippines. Pray that he will build good relationships with the students and that they will be able to understand the material and apply it to their ministry settings.

On a Personal Note:

“We are thankful for the prayers offered for Claire’s mum, Laura, and our entire family. She passed away peacefully on August 8th. We were able to have a special, quiet, family funeral on the 11th. It was good to have the family gather at this time from both Northern Ireland and England. Following the funeral, we were able to see Louise, Martin, and their Derby, enjoying walks and playing with Torin & Cade. We were able to enjoy two weeks of much-needed rest at the end of August and the first week of September.”

Ministry Priorities:

Along with the classes, Walter will be teaching, priorities include the next issue of Mission Round Table. It has been sent for layout and should go to the printer in the next couple of weeks. Pray for this end of the project and upcoming distribution. Pray that the focus this issue gives to prayer & mission will encourage many to engage God and expect His answers as we boldly draw near to Him in faith.

Prayer Support

• Pray the first week: Read insert- pray for Walter & Claire and their family as they grieve the loss of Claire’s mum Laura, and for rest and refreshment from the Lord during their time here in Washington.
• Pray the second week: Pray for Walter’s teaching preparation, his scheduled travel to Dublin, and for the virtual classes to connect with students in the Philippines.
• Pray the third week: Praise the Lord their Employment and Dependent Passes have been renewed for three years! Pray for wisdom and guidance as Walter & Claire make plans to return to Singapore after their home assignment.
• Pray the fourth week: Pray as Walter & Claire serve with OMF, that God will use them mightily for the kingdom, for fresh faith to step out as the Holy Spirit leads, and for protection for their marriage and family.