Summer Time
Summer is a wonderful time of year especially that the days are longer... I actually think I get more work done! In the mornings and evenings I have been hearing the birds through the open windows. What an incredibly beautiful sound that is, and how it lifts your spirit! We can be so grateful for all that God has created! As the school year closes I would imagine that many of you will be taking a holiday with your family or just getting away from work on one of those sunny weekends. Wherever this summer takes you I hope you will be safe and remember Jesus loves and cares for you!

Last Six Months and Highlight
In the last six months there have been a variety of things that have occupied my life besides spending time with my husband Jake, my family and friends. I have been organizing and updating files, playing guitar and taking lessons, directing a women's choir, taking in a choir workshop, singing and modeling at a women's fashion show at my home church, and went to a women's leadership pre-conference "Pathway to Purpose" training. The highlight of this spring however was celebrating the arrival of my first grandson Tyler Joel Petkau on May 3rd which has been so exciting! I usually miss him after not seeing him for 3 days. These little ones are incredible gifts from God, so precious, so tiny, such miracles! I think I'll write a song!

Currently Studying:
Currently I am studying for my Degree in Christian Studies. I absolutely love it! I so enjoy being in the presence of God and learning more about the Life of Christ and what it really means to be a child of God, enveloped by His Holy Spirit and power. A few years ago I was really interested in going to Bible School and wondered how it would ever happen. It looks like God made it possible and I also received a scholarship which was not hard to accept! I am doing the courses by correspondence which I prefer at this time. I should be done by the end of summer. I know these studies will benefit me and I will be able to use what I am learning in the places that God will take me. What inspiration for songwriting, speaking and ministry this will have. I praise the Lord!

Ministry News
This last month just as things felt like they were getting organized and moving ahead with my music ministry again, I heard the unfortunate news that my booking assistant would not be able to continue because of health issues. This was sort of a blow to the system at first and sad news but I can thank God that He knows what is best and that He is in control of everything. I believe that God has even greater things in store! I am still very much interested in sharing my ministry in music and testimony and will see how God works things out. As I am on this journey of wondering what God is up to, I also know that I can trust Him. He is faithful to do what is best. In His still small voice He speaks to me and sometimes nudges me along, especially during times of struggle. The Holy Spirit is my comforter and He comes to encourage my heart to let me know not to give up but to stand firm in the vision and dream that He has given me and to take steps that are lead by God.

Nightshift Street Ministries:
On June 9th I had the opportunity to serve with Nightshift Street Ministries in Whalley, a community in Surrey B.C. that has a number of street people. What and incredible time of ministry that was! When MaryAnne Conner, the founder of Nightshift, came to my home church to share, I listened to her and was compelled by God's spirit and was interested to know more about what they were doing. As a Christian we are to share the love of God with others but that is sometimes hard to do when you think of people who are homeless and on the street. As humbling as it may be God has been working in me and has put compassion in my heart for such as these. It was a blessing to be apart of the evening and to show the love of Christ to these people who so desperately need to know the love of God. I personally got to talk to a few people, introduced myself and heard where they were coming from. One of the men I talked to is an alcoholic; he had a great job at one time and really misses his wife, who died four years ago. He has since accepted Christ but still struggles with this horrible disease. May he find victory in Jesus! There was also a boyfriend and girlfriend that I spoke to, they both looked very unhappy and I could tell in their eyes and in their actions that they did not have peace and both needed Jesus. In fact the girl couldn't even look at me. How I love them with the Love of God! The closing prayer at the end of the evening was an incredible blessing as we formed a circle and held hands. It was a privilege to pray silently for both the men on either side of me, and then as we sang Amazing Grace together it felt like the heavens opened up and the Spirit of God came upon us! Iknow God wanted me there and it looks like I will be going back to serve again! Mary Anne has mentioned an interest in having me do worship and music, there may also be other ways that I could get involved with as the Lord leads. I am interested in doing a Concert Fundraiser for this ministry as well, as I have been praying about what I can do. I'm excited to see what God will do and how He will use me.

Called To Ministry:
The Lord has called me to ministry and I believe it's not only in music but to share what He is putting on my heart as I am lead by His spirit for a time such as this and for those who are searching for more than they know and believe that they can have. God is working in my heart and bringing more depth and purpose to what I believe he is calling me too. I really think that God wants me to do whatever it is that He puts in my path on a daily basis. I lay my ministry down daily and I look to Him to lead the way!

Prayer:
During the week I spend time with women who need encouragement and prayer, probably as much as I do. Prayer has also been a great ministry that the Lord has put on my heart. I pray that the Lord would open up the doors in the places that He wants me, so that people's lives can be touched by His Spirit. If you have any prayer requests I would also like to pray for you. Send your requests to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Thanks:
I want to share my appreciation and thanks to all of my fans, friends, ministry and prayer teams for their support and encouragement. Especially when I needed it and God usually knew when that was!!

Look forward to hearing from you and may the Lord bless you!
Working Together for Christ

"True friendship does not measure another with criticism, because the worth of a soul is not in the eye. It's in the heart." Jaye Lewis

1 John 4:10-13 "Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us, and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and His love is perfected in us. Hereby know we that we dwell in Him, and He in us, because He hath given us of His Spirit."

       Jeannette Petkau
       Singer/Songwriter