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This week our global workers are Mark and Cheryl Sorell with ACTION Ventures, and we thought it would be great to give you a bird’s eye view of their lives and ministries, as well as ACTION’s mission, vision, belief and focus.

 

About Mark & Cheryl

“Cheryl and I are based out of Calgary but currently live on a farm near Weirdale, Sk (45 minutes NE of Prince Albert).  We have 4 grown children and 2 grandchildren. Cheryl grew up in Saskatchewan while I grew up in Peru. We attended the same high school and college and married in 1983. We ministered with Venture Teams International for 21 years and grew to appreciate ACTION International, especially as office neighbors and overseas ministry partners. Currently we have been with ACTION 12 years. Cheryl has training as a Child & Youth Care Counsellor, Executive Coach and MA in Leadership. She has a deep love for God, a desire for people to experience the transformational love of God. I have training in Christian Education, music and leadership. I love people and love to see them grow in their relationship with God. We have learned and are learning that in weakness God is strong. As Zechariah puts it: “It is not by might, nor by power but by my Spirit says the Lord…” (Zech 4:6). We also have learned, like Nehemiah (2:17), that a cause this great takes a team that understands the urgency of the need and is willing to take action.  We appreciate our prayer and support team!”


ACTION’s Mission is to train, disciple and inspire followers of Christ, revealing Him to the world.

Our Vision is to raise up a new generation of believers that are known for their love for Jesus and passionate about using their gifts to share the Gospel. 

Our Belief is that God is raising up a new generation to be radical, surrendered, lovers of Jesus, taking the Kingdom of God into every sphere of life. 

Our Focus is to train and facilitate short-term outreach opportunities using their gifts, including the arts, personal testimony, prayer ministry and practical work projects. 

Specifically this week, be in prayer for Mark and Cheryl’s involvement in ACTION’s REACH Team 2023. This REACH team, from Peace River and Nipawin Bible Institutes, is part of ACTION Canada’s performing arts program, called ACTION Ventures. In the Philippines from May 15 - June 2, 2023 this team will be serving using various performing arts to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 

Mark and Cheryl were involved in orientation and training of the team this past week. The team leaves for the Philippines on Saturday (May 13th) and will be serving with the team from May 15th thru June 2nd!  Pray for peace and energy as they look after the many details involved in caring for a team in the Philippines!