As you all know, we have desired to go back into full-time missions for a long time now. Basically since we left TMI 15 years ago. We are so happy to tell you that we are finally beginning the next chapter of our lives. We will be moving in August to Durham, Ontario, Canada to begin our training with New Tribes Mission (NTM).
Our application was accepted early in 2011, and we are beginning preparations to leave. As you can imagine, it will be a lot of work to a move a family of seven to another country. Planning, paperwork and packing are in store for us for the next seven months, and we truly covet your prayers.
As exciting as this time is for us, we know it is the beginning of permanent changes for our family. We have talked and prayed about this for so long it hardly seems real to us. Yet we also know that our time to leave will be here before we know it. We sure have a mixture of emotions right now, but we feel we are obeying the Lord, and are trusting His leading.
We know full well we won't get to the mission field by ourselves. It always takes a team; people who desire to come alongside and support those being sent. Everyone in the church should have a part in the spreading the Gospel, whether they are senders or goers. We believe we are to be goers, and are praying that God will raise up senders for us; partners who desire to come alongside us and support us as we go. Please pray that God would provide that for us.
We are excited to see what God will do in this next year. He has been so faithful to us, and we are so grateful for His love and care towards us.
A few specific prayer requests to keep in mind.
* That we would use our time wisely. We have many responsibilities right now, and want to end our time here well.
* That we would be able to find a larger vehicle to accomodate our growing kids, as well as for much trael in the coming months.
* That as our initial newsletter goes out, many who read it would desire to partner prayerfully and financially with us.
We feel so blessed and privileged to be able to serve the Lord as a family in this way. So many have blessed and supported us over the years, and we are so incredibly grateful for you. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!
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