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Prayer Letter — May 2025

Dear Pastor and Church,

The Devil has been fighting this last month, which only means the Lord is working! Our baby decided to come at 33 weeks unexpectedly. Kaden was born March 28th at 5lbs 10oz. He had trouble breathing so he spent 2 trying weeks in the NICU, but we are praising God we now have a healthy little boy. Due to his early arrival we had to cancel a month's worth of meetings and a trip to Portugal planned for the beginning of April. I (Jeshua) have also been dealing with some health issues. I have been passing out and didn't know why. The Devil has been fighting but God always comes out on top.

Here are the blessings that have come through these valleys we went through. 1. We were only supposed to be in town for 3 days when Kiska's water broke. We were able to be home and around family during this trial! 2. I had my fainting spells while we were home, so I was able to see my doctor and figure out that I have hypoglycemia. 3. I was able to reschedule my trip to Portugal for the end of April. The trip was very profitable as I was able to find housing for the visa process and to see the church. Sunday they had 35 in service and such a sweet spirit. We are so excited for when the Lord allows us to go over and STAY! I'm thankful for the Lord's protection in our lives.

Please be in special prayer for us getting our visas. We were hoping we could move in July but due to the visas, it is looking more like September. The Lord knows why and we just have to trust Him in that. While I was in Portugal, I signed a three year lease for an apartment required for our visa approval. Praise God he helped me find a place for my family when we go over!

God Bless!

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Prayer Requests

Pray With Us

Your prayers are invaluable to our ministry. Would you join us in praying for these specific needs from this update?

Answered

Visas Approved

Pray that our visas to Portugal are approved so we can get to the field.

Visas have been approved! God worked it all out in His perfect timing.

Answered

Finding Housing in Portugal

Pray that God leads us to the right housing in Portugal as we prepare for our arrival.

Jeshua was able to find an apartment during his April trip to Portugal and signed a three-year lease. God provided exactly what we needed!

Answered

Healthy Pregnancy and Baby

Pray for Kiska and her morning sickness, but also for a healthy baby and protection for the baby.

Kaden was born March 28th at 33 weeks, weighing 5lbs 10oz. He spent 2 weeks in the NICU but is now healthy and growing. God is faithful!

Answered

Church Without a Missionary

Pray for Igreja Baptista Biblica de Travanca as they are without a missionary. Pray for their spiritual needs but also financial needs for the work.

We have arrived in Portugal and stepped into ministry at the church! God sustained them faithfully during the time without a missionary.

Answered

100% Support Raised

Pray for our support as we seek to see the field of Portugal. Pray God gives us the right churches to call and present our ministry to.

We are very excited as the Lord has allowed us to hit 100% of our support! Thank you to every church that has taken us on and helped us along the way.

More Updates

Prayer Letter — January / February 2026

Reflecting on God's goodness in 2025, the Carters share answered prayers for visa appointments, a grief conference, Christmas on the field, community outreach, and the start of language school.

Prayer Letter — November / December 2025

The Carters express thankfulness for being on the field, share about baptizing two ladies, creating tracts for outreach, and preparing for a grief conference and their first Missions Conference in January.

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