As I post this online, Anne Marie is preparing for her trip to Romania which starts in tomorrow.

This was not the original plan.

As you know, I lead a team of writers at Cru^®’s headquarters. Primarily, our team produces Cru Storylines™, our digital magazine. We also write and edit for the Cru.org website and other Cru publications.

Now, our team needs help. Between other responsibilities such as stories and fund raising, and some illnesses, no one on our team could take this trip.

Fortunately, Anne Marie recently turned some work over to another editor in her office. That means she’ll have more time to write and train other writers. I eagerly asked if a trip to Romania might fit her schedule.

She made several adjustments to make this happen. She leads, or helps lead, three Bible studies, so she arranged for group members to lead some sessions. (In the photo above, Anne Marie teaches a Sunday School class that she led for several weeks this spring.)

Meanwhile, I’ve agreed to temporarily serve as editor of Cru Storylines while our editor in chief deals with a health issue. Depending how long this temporary role lasts, I might end up editing Anne Marie’s story. It’ll feel just like three years ago, when she was writing for Worldwide Challenge and I was editor in chief of the magazine. We’ll let you know how that goes.

Please pray for Anne Marie over the next few weeks.

• September 13-14, pray for safe travel, especially with Hurricane Florence in the Atlantic.
• Please pray, too, for the storm to dissipate and for those affected.
• September 15-21, pray as she interviews Daniel and Zina who are planting churches among the Romani people — formerly known as Gypsies — and Gina, a Cru staff member.
• September 22, pray for safe travel back home.
• Through the rest of September and October, pray for her writing and editing process while she also prepares for two training events in early November.

Thank you so much for your generosity and prayers.