CHALMERSFAMILYDec.2011
“Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labour in vain...” Psalm 127:1 


It is with this verse in mind that we have been 
asking God to open doors of opportunity to 
encourage churches and individuals to get 
involved in world mission. As Area Mobilisers 
with OMF we have had the privilege to work 
with people from other mission agencies. 
Meeting with these folk has been a highlight 
and they have been an encouragement when 
we have felt a bit “alone”. Often we find 
ourselves advising someone to join AIM or 
Wycliffe! We work together, not in 
competition, to see Gods work done. 


During the last months, we have spent some time 
learning our new job: learning about our role with 
other area mobilisers but most of the time actually 
doing the job. There have been openings to speak 
in some churches. One fellowship in Bath asked 
us to conduct a seminar on how to be a better 
missionary-sending church. We have held day 
conferences in Exeter and Bournemouth where we 
had some great speakers and met some amazing 
OMF supporters. It’s been good to get to know the 
various prayer groups in different parts of our area, 
some of whom have been praying for OMF for 
over 40 years!! Charles has had lots of 
opportunities to be part of University Christian 
Union Mission Fairs, from Oxford to Aberystwyth 
and others in between. He has travelled 1825 
miles this last month, even had the unique 
experience of being towed home after breaking 
down on the M5! (Praise the Lord for emergency 
recovery!) 


We give thanks for some serious inquirers 
wanting to serve the Lord long term in Asia 
and for a number wanting to serve short 
term. Pray for us as we discern with them 
the way ahead. We would also ask prayer 
as we think about 2012 and make plans for 
day and residential conferences in the area. 



WOULD 
YOU 
LIKE 
TO 
BE 
A 
MOBILISER 
TOO? 
……………..…YOU 
CAN!!! 
There is a new OMF / Latin Link video series 
called “Engaging In Mission” which you 
could play at your church or just hand to the 
Pastor/Missionary committee/youth leader. 
You can view and download it at this link: 
http://vimeo.com/26331220 Could you help 
us put together a day conference near you? 
We need people who can make tea, people 
who can sit on reception, people who can play 
the piano, people who can operate a computer 
and people who can make soup. We’d love to 


have you on board! 


Family news….Joseph, Bethan and 
Sarah are well. We’ve moved into a 
different phase with the children all at 
comprehensive school. Joseph has 
begun year 12 which seemed fun at the 
start but is beginning to get 
challenging! The local church youth 
group has been so helpful for Joseph. 
Bethan seems to have finally made 
some friends at school…one is a 
Christian and this has been an answer 
to prayer. Sarah just doesn’t like 
school and hasn’t enjoyed the 
transition to year 7. Monday mornings 
are particularly difficult! She’s really 
looking forward to the Christmas break! 

Praying that we all have time to pause and reflect on God’s amazing gift to us as 
we celebrate Christmas. ‘What can I give Him…give Him my heart’. 

Thanks again for praying for us over this past year. Have a very Happy Christmas 
and a blessed New Year. 
Our Love In HIM 


Charles, 
Elizabeth, 
Joseph, 
Bethan 
and 
Sarah 


174 Redland Road, Bristol BS6 6YG ph. 0117 946 6211 mobile 0780 735 7246 


PLEASE 
NOTE 
THAT 
WE 
HAVE 
NEW 
EMAIL ADDRESSES: 


Charles personal: Charles.Chalmers@omfmail.com 
Elizabeth personal: Liz.Chalmers@omfmail.com 
Area Mobiliser Wales & W.England: cchalmers@omf.org.uk