Hi, Ladies: I just wanted to give you a quick update on what's going on in our lives. (I've been off the computer for a few weeks now & thankful to be able to share.)
As you know, we had resigned our church & were waiting on God's direction, all the while living with my parents.
I'm thrilled to let you know that God has moved us to Pensacola. I've always been a country girl, except for the 3 years in Lakeland at college. So I was a little apprehensive about moving to the city. I absolutely looooove it here.
And the church???? Last year the church went through a serious time of difficulty with the former pastor leaving. I don't know all the details, but just know that they have had to go through a time of healing & are still going through healing. And I've known the former pastor for years & I continue to pray for he & his family, as they too are in need of healing.
I have truly never felt this excited about a church. I loooove going to church, when before I dreaded going. We feel genuinely loved & accepted. My dh & I were always a "team" when we were children's pastors & youth pastors. But when he became "senior" pastor, something happened & not sure how. But he was "pastor" & I was "pastor's wife." We made up our minds (w/ God's direction of course) that we were going back to being the team that God created. And our church is so open to this. Ladies come to me wanting my input, actually caring what I think. There is a respect for the pastor that we NEVER had at our last church. And people here have ideas...we'd like to do this & we'd like to do that. It can be a little overwhelming, but we spent 2 plus years with people who didn't want to do ANYTHING!! It's not a big church, but it has so much potential. We have some younger couples who are excited about God & what He is going to do.
We of course are still in need of prayer. The family has been split up for over 6 weeks now, while I've worked in one place & the family was in the other, except on weekends. I have one more week of work & then I'm home with my family. I can't wait. Right now, I'm going to have work in P'cola, as there's just no way around it. Please pray that I will find a job that I truly enjoy that will still allow time for family & my church responsibilities.
PRAISE THE LORD! PRAISE THE LORD! I am rejoicing with you!
Lord open doors for employment that is perfect for our dear sister and her family and ministry. Lord I pray that it will be a position that will be of influence, one that not only helps provide but covers all they need because every good and perfect gift comes from You. Lord use this family to further your kingdom, grow this church's influence in the community and surrounding neighborhood. Give them favor with city officials, business, and those in leadership to reach their city. POur into them that they may pour out to their church body. We thank you for your continued provision and guidance in for this family.
