"A global adventure that will take you to the ends of the earth and will also inspire you. "

--Tagline for new TV series, The Philanthropist

The Philanthropist chronicles the heroic adventures of billionaire turned vigilante “Teddy Rist,” a successful and impulsive tycoon who decides to channel his passion, power and money into helping those in need.

The Ambassador family is praying for our own real life philanthropist this week—our Evelyn Gibson is in Africa visiting her Compassion family. While unlike Teddy, she may not be speeding on a motorcycle dodging bullets while carrying a box of vaccines, we praise God for the lives she is helping to save for eternity!

Thank you for joining us in prayer as Evelyn travels with Compassion to Ethiopia (where she will greet Bishaw—a Compassion Graduate). From there, she goes to Tanzania to encourage other families, then it’s off to Mt. Kilimanjaro and finally, to Nairobi. Evelyn takes not only gifts for the children and their families--she goes in prayerful anticipation of planting seeds that will hopefully result in the ultimate gift—eternal life in Christ Jesus.

The verse Evelyn chose for her trip: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13

Though you won’t catch our Evelyn on NBC this Thursday night, it’s her real-life global adventures which inspire us and make her The Philanthropist!

Welcome Home Nick!

Celebrating with the Mattes Family on the return of Nick Mattes from his tour of duty in Iraq--due home any minute now to an anxious and eagerly awaiting father and mother. We join with many who rejoice in the homecoming of Nick (and other beloved soliders!).

You can catch Nick's first-hand accounts of his experience in Iraq along with other heartfelt stories from soldiers and their parents on the 4th of July radio special, "Life and Liberty: Calling a nation to prayer--for our children!"

As the 4th of July nears, thank you for your prayers for our nation and our troops!

Here Comes the Blog!

Congratulations to our own KiYong and Carolyn on their wedding on Saturday . . . a beautiful morning at Grace Church as we joined family and friends to help the happy couple celebrate their special day—in traditional American custom and Korean fashion.

KiYong and Carolyn shared an ancient Korean custom of Pae-baek in complete colorful costumes. Pae-back is normally a private ceremony between the immediate families in which the bride and groom pay respect to their parents while they are also welcomes into their new respective families.

We await the return of our newlyweds on June 24 . . . in the meantime, Carolyn has embarked on her “expedition to get my name changed from Ms. Carolyn Wallace to Mrs. Carolyn Kim” and Mr. and Mrs. Kim are now on their honeymoon!

It's Fiesta Time!

June is one of my favorite months . . . there's so much to celebrate--from graduation parties to wedding ceremonies!

And for the Ambassador family, this June is extra special as we look forward to celebrating the matrimony of our own KiYong and Carolyn!

Join us as we send them off to wedding bliss by sharing a special Bible verse, helpful hint or some sage wisdom from one married couple to another . . . here’s a few we’re sharing with them at our Fiesta Wedding Shower:

> Pray together (and pray often)!

> Actions truly do speak louder than words; Don't just tell your partner of your love, show it!

> Marriage is a partnership. Commit to each other and to your marriage from day one, and work on your relationship every day.

> Don’t stop dating each other—remember to set aside time to court after the wedding!

What’s your advice for our Bride and Groom?