Mark and Trini Simpson
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Mark and Trini have worked as missionaries in Spain 1992-1995, and in Bulgaria in the summer months. They spent from 1995-2003 in Ecuador evangelizing, church planting, and working with the churches that Mark's parents, Dale and Janis had raised up in their years of ministry in Ecuador. Mark is now involved in music and prison ministry, and children's ministry. They both still share His Word in various venues.
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Mark is also a chalk artist. He occasionally blesses congregations with a chalk drawing, using black light techniques. It's impressive to see the combination of his artistic talent and the black light technology.
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Mark & Trini's Children are Martha, 16, Rachel, 11, David, 9, and Andrew, 6. They are homeschooled by Grandma Janis. All four are involved in AWANA at a local church. Mom and Dad are delighted with this scripture memorization program. Martha and Rachel do puppets in Children’s Church. David is an observant helper there, too.
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Below we've posted some of Mark and Trini's prayer requests:
Please pray for:
- God’s protection and discernment as we work with the men in Billy Max Moore Unit. There are sometimes undertones of manipulation or deceit, and we’ve confronted false doctrines.
- New inmates who have a relationship with God have come in to replace those who have left.
- Missions Support Team is handling finances for nine ministries or missionaries, besides supporting several more. Trini and I are proud to be a part of that team.
- We’ve seen God’s provision for the impossibilities of our financial needs. Some of those who read this letter have been God’s instruments of provision.
- Some of you may have noticed that Trini helps with correspondence. As she learns more English, she feels much more a part of society, and is able to interact. And I am working part-time in windshields, and as a safety instructor. My part for the prison ministry is to compile a curriculum from our teachings and from books and other materials, which covers everything that we consider vital to discipleship of an inmate.
Please remember in prayer:
- That I’ll be effective in the compiling of the prison curriculum.
- That those men who have left recently will have God’s grace “on the outside”.
- Two years ago a sting operation confiscated close to over 70 cell phones and other contraband within Texas prisons. We’re feeling the effects of tightened security. Pray that as volunteers we’ll continue to have the access to the inmates that we’ve always had.
- Trini, our children, and I want to express our thankfulness for the backing in prayer and finances, and for the friends that the Lord has provided for us across the country, and in our local church.
In Jesus’ Service, Mark and Trini