send me to the rough, the savage pagans of the wilderness;
send me from all that is called comfort on earth;
send me even to death itself, if it be but in Thy service,
and to promote Thy kingdom."
- David Brainerd
We have waited a few months to share what the Lord has been stirrng in us.
The necessary waiting has brought on lot's of questions from those around us,
as we appear to be selling all we own, moving in with Erics parents and
seemingly missing at our local church.
For those of you who have been waiting and wondering, or have been concerned
about us, hopefully this blog post will clear up any confusion and answer your
questions:)
Around the spring of this year Holy Spirit began stirring our hearts about moving.
If you know me, I LOATHE moving. What a pain! So we kind of pushed the prompting
to the side -- I mean, we have lived back in Virginia for only about 2 years.
We just bought a house. Our families are here. Our kids were born here. All of our
ministries have been here. Moving didn't sound like such a great idea.
After multiple meetings with Pastor Kevin at Crossroads between January and May,
Eric and I stepped down from all leadership positions to more adequately seek the Lord
and hear Him clearly. We felt that this next decision in our lives would be a major one--
likened to the seriousness of choosing a spouse. We adjusted our lives accordingly. From
the outside looking in, it probably seemed that we dissappeared, but the time away was
necessary and fruitful.
Following a lot of seeking and heart searching -- some major cutting away of what is
comfortable and easy for us, we have heard his voice clearly and will obey.
As many of you know, we are expecting out third baby in March of 2013. Following
our new additions arrival, in late May/early June, we will be moving over 5,500 miles away
to Kailua on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. We will be a part of LifeChurch Kailua. (click for church website)
We have been called to be missionaries to Hawaii and to the Philipinnes. If you are like
the majority of people your response probably is, "wow...tough job. Really suffering for Jesus."
If that is your opinion or feeling, you have greatly misinterpreted the main purpose of the gospel--
Go forth an make disciples of all nations --That all may know Jesus.
Whether that be to the richest or poorest of all people. Whether on a beach
orin a desert.
"I care not where I go, or how I live, or what I endure so that I may save souls.
When I sleep I dream of them; when I awake they are first in my thoughts…
no amount of scholastic attainment, of able and profound exposition of brilliant
and stirring eloquence can atone for the absence of a deep impassioned sympathetic
love for human souls."
-David Brainerd
With that directive, from Jesus Himself, we are selling everything we own.
We will leave behind our families and what is comfortable for the sake of the gospel.
"Sell all you have...and follow me," has become a reality for our little family.
There have been tears and fear of the unknown, but we know at the end of the day,
His way is always good. It's always right. It's always perfect and has our best interest in mind.
We will be helping to direct an internship, helping oversee a K-12 private school,
helping with the youth in that district and connected to issions in the Phillipines.
We are so excited to see what the Lord has in store.
Eric was able to visit in September for about a week, but the rest of us probably won't get
to visit before our move next year. God has also graciously provided us with a 3 bedroom house
on the church property for an incredibly small amount, in comparison to the rental rates in Hawaii.
We will be traveling to churches each Sunday from November throug April,
sharing in a little more detail about what we will be doing and where we will be.
Please pray for as we learn to walk in a completely new level of faith -- trusting God for all
we willl need, As we are going as missionaries, none of this comes with a paycheck:)
Please call or email us if you still have questions or want more info about whats going on.
Love you all and glad to be serving King Jesus alongside of you.
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