Timothy & Ellie Petersen Newsletter (Spring 2025)

We Praise Him for Everything Past, Present, and Future!

We hope this letter finds you well and, most importantly, blessed. Our prayer is that God is working profoundly in your life as you continue to serve and pursue Him in all that you are doing. It is an incredible journey, and we feel so fortunate to know a God who loves and cares for us deeply and intimately. Ellie and I (Timothy) are amazed as we reflect on the Lord’s provisions. Whether in times of uncertainty or seasons of clarity, we know that Christ is in control. We pray that you can see this truth as we share what has been happening in our lives and ministry with the Lord in the months since our last newsletter in January. 

What’s going on in the Lord’s ministry at Teen Missions?

Since our last newsletter, Ellie and I have been pretty busy with a variety of tasks. Ellie has been busy coordinating with our volunteers and is really enjoying it. She’s getting excited as Boot Camp (training for the mission trips) approaches. That’s the time when she’ll be able to have all the amazing men and women together who will be serving for that week and a half. It’ll be an awesome sight for her to experience as she sees all the preparations for the summer becoming a true reality. 

Teen Missions is so thankful for the awesome support we have from our volunteers. Whether it’s during our summer program or the other 10 months out of the year, the volunteers show up and contribute so much to the Kingdom of God. 

Ellie is also continuing to work and collaborate with our president, graphic design team, marketing team, and contractors on designs for the Display Room renovations. Everyone in the TMI family is ecstatic to see the final results of that project here soon. 

As for me, I have been busy at work in our newly named Mobilization Department (formerly US Teams). When we get to the months of April and May, the department ramps up as we start ticketing, confirming roster spots, finalizing schedules, and other fun logistical things. It is an absolute joy to serve in this area of the ministry. I was just telling Paul (Head of Mobilization Dept) and Beth (Placement Coordinator) about how excited I am to come to work here. I give God all the praise for the excitement He gives Ellie and me for the jobs He’s given us. We are also grateful for your partnership with us in the Kingdom’s cause. As Colossians 3:23 reminds us, we work at all things as unto the Lord, and not for human masters. Whether you also serve in “Ministry” or in the secular workforce, we recognize your invaluable work for Christ, as you shine His light to those around you.

What’s to come for the Petersens? 

While we are stoked to see all that God has done and is doing, we also look forward to what He will do. At this moment, Ellie and I are planning to lead the Madagascar team this summer! I say “at this moment” because you never know where you’re really going until you’re seated on the flight. God has blessed us with a full team of 20 team members and three other amazing leaders. The arrival date for all the team members to start the team is June 17. Please join us in prayer as we lift up the young people who will be coming on the property to be trained and sent out into the mission field. 

Teen Missions currently has 216 young people signed up to serve overseas this summer. We are confident that God will do a mighty work in both the team members’ lives, as well as those the team members serve. Please pray for Ellie and me as we lead this team. Pray that we would lead with humility, selflessness, and confidence in Christ. 

How can you partner with us?

Through our generous monthly supporters, the Lord has blessed us with around 80% of our monthly budget goal of $3500. That’s a six percent increase since our last newsletter! We give God all the praise for bringing in the prayers and finances so that we may be in this work. Please join us in prayer as we watch God work and bring in the remaining partners!! If you feel like God is calling you to join us as a financial partner, you can do so by reading the instructions in this newsletter below. If you have any questions about partnering with us, we’d love to answer them. You can email us at [email protected].

Thank you for being a part of our ministry by putting forward encouragement, financial support, and, most importantly, prayers to continue God’s ministry. Because of the partnership you give, we are able to give all our attention to the ministry.

I pray this ministry update finds you well and that you are blessed. May God hold you and keep you as you continue to serve Him where you are today. 

Blessings 

1 Samuel 16:7

Timothy & Ellie Petersen
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