June 17, 2012 sherylg@icmusa.

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Sheryl Giesbrecht ICM USA 4201 Ardmore Avenue, Suite 6 Bakersfield, California 93309 Cell 661-204-7957

Dear Friends & Family, I love to learn! I attended a Mission Conference the first part of May; I was inspired by the speakers and also exposed to new resources. The work we do in Africa and the Middle East is through partnership with organizations, e.g., Purpose Driven, Walk Thru the Bible and Equip. I came across The Beauty of Partnership study guide and decided it would be the right fit for our ICM USA staff to work through together this summer. ICM is all about partnerships. I want to thank you, too for your partnership in my financial and prayer support. I appreciate you so much and pray for you regularly. As one of my support partners, I really need your prayers for my new role as the Executive Director of ICM USA (the Vice President of U.S. Operations). I will continue in communications and marketing through editing, writing and speaking, but I will also be responsible for the following: Oversee ICM USA daily operations. Coordinate relationships between ICM USA and its partners nationally, oversee international relationships. Coach, recruit, encourage, and train volunteers to facilitate daily tasks at ICM USA. To find out about volunteer opportunities, email sherylg@icmusa.org. Establish and increase donor relations between ICM USA donors and international partners. Work with the President in recruiting, training and caring for staff for international assignments. Work with the President to recruit short term teams, develop and implement a short term team policy and procedure. Serve on the International Council to represent ICM USA. Carry out special projects/tasks as assigned by the President of ICM USA. Work with internationally-assigned Americans (Two couples are raising support in preparation for moving to Africa). Please pray for Steve & Donna Taylor (to Kenya) and Scott & Karen Hodges (to Burundi).

Richard & Shirley Adkins (Sheryls parents) celebrate 56 years of marriage. They are great role models of a longlasting partnership.

I thank you for your prayers, truly, unless I stay connected to the Vine, I cant do anything. I want to bear fruit even through the many administrative responsibilities. I am thrilled to walk this road with you in partnership! I am thankful God chose and appointed us to bear fruit, much fruit that will last! Thanks again, for your partnership.

One of my favorite local partnerships, the ICM Banquet Committee 2012 meets to plan Africa Rising: Fundraising Banquet, Tuesday, August 21, 2012 in Bakersfield, California (Save the Date!).

Sheryl

What is the bedrock for beauty in partnerships? Following humbly our Lord Jesus Christ for the glory of God Werner Mishke. Learn more about it at www.thebeautyofpartnership.org.
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A recent breakfast with more of my favorite partners: my son, Ben, Miriam Giesbrecht (Bens grandma), Sheryle Saunders (Bens aunt) and Roger Saunders (Bens uncle). Thank you Ben, for serving our country!