International Ministries

Pray for: Dan and Sarah Chetti, Lebanon

December 8, 2007 PrayerCall by Bob Santilli
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Chetti, Daniel and SarahDaniel and Sarah serve at the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary in Beirut, Lebanon. Daniel teaches theology, coordinates graduate studies and provides administrative assistance to the academic dean. Sarah works on the development and management of the seminary’s library. Daniel and Sarah have also been involved in ministries in a local prison and with a Sudanese congregation.

They write: Things have been hectic with our deputation travels, relocating our daughter Rachel to college, and brief respite visiting with friends. Dan had been now on long stretches of deputation visiting churches, and American Baptist Women’s Associations in several States. Sarah had a very rewarding time speaking at ABWM meetings in Idaho and Oregon.

Sarah says, “As I look back and reflect on my journey this past year, I have nothing but praise and gratitude to offer God. The faith that God was in control of our lives and that I had to move forward trusting in Him. The unsettling events in Lebanon in 2006 and their impact on our daughter Rachel, her evacuation and relocation in Oregon are behind us. As we look back we are amazed by the hand of God that guided us. I felt I was being stretched but realized I had to be stretched to be useful to God and society. I had several wonderful friends and prayer partners who helped me on my journey. While Dan traveled out of state for deputation, I mostly stayed in Oregon. But a couple of times, I went out of state to Missouri, Illinois, and Idaho. I am grateful to my ABWM sisters for their kind invitations.”

Dan has been rather busy since late March connecting with churches and individuals. … Through the strenuous itinerary, several thousand miles of travels by road and air, we have been kept safe. Wonder of wonders, we never lost our baggage!! But the most enduring impressions were sweet memories of faithful individuals, families/homes, churches who sustained us with love, and hospitality.

Prayer Requests

  • Please pray for the political leaders of Lebanon. May God instill in their hearts the desire to serve their people in humility.
  • Please pray for the members of our MPT (Missionary Partnership Team) who have gladly volunteered to come along our side, help in our ministry through raising support, be our hands, our eyes, and our voice while we are out in the mission field.
  • We praise and thank God for the warm welcome we received from individuals and churches during our deputation travels over the past several months. Please pray for the churches/pastors/ABWM ministries and their faithful witness & service all across the country.