Holy smokes it's coming up so soon! If you haven't noticed from our Afric-ometer, all of our support is in - thank you all, so much! It's amazing to see the Body of Christ come together to support it's members, and we've been so blessed by all of you. Thank you for the prayers, encouraging conversations, financial support, and for walking with us as we seek God's plan for our lives.
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| Sharing our story at Mission Connexion Northwest |
This past weekend was one of many blessings, encouragements and challenges. We were able to attend Mission Connexion NW up in Vancouver, WA, which was an awesome time of hearing from seasoned missionaries and gaining wisdom and insight from their stories. Naomi and I were invited to share our story up on stage during one of the the plenary sessions, and we were so honored to have that opportunity. Mission Connexion NW has been a key part of our journey, from fueling the fire in our hearts for overseas ministry to actually connecting us (go figure) to the missions agency we're going to Africa with for this trip. We're thankful for Missions Connexion, and we hope we were able to be an encouragement to those listening.
During the conference, Naomi and I sat in on some really encouraging teaching, and also some that was difficult for me, personally, to hear, particularly about the realities of raising a family overseas. As we consider the possibility that God may be calling us to Africa, please pray that God would speak clearly to us about where he's asking us to trust him in things that might sound crazy, and where he's asking us to be responsible stewards of the life and family that he's given us. We are so thankful for your prayers, and we look forward to more conversations with you, hopefully before, during, and after our trip.
-Andrew
Proud of you guys! Keep it up, man.
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I, too, was so proud of you guys standing on that stage sharing about what God has put on your hearts and where He might be leading you. He will use you wherever you go, and we will be praying for you all the way!
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So exciting to see what God is doing in your lives!
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I remember attending Mission Conexion with you all. I can't believe that a few years ago we were all dreaming of being missionaries and now God is sending you two on an awesome adventure over seas. we will be praying for you, knowing that God will be using every minute to teach you more about Himself. I have been reading a few sermons that have also shed light on raising children overseas. I can't wait to talk to you both about it. Lets talk soon!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Excited for you two and the journey God is taking you on for the rest of your lives whether it is in long term mission or short term. Whatever the outcome, His plan is a good one and he will be faithful to, according to (Isaiah 46:4_Is 40:28-29) sustain you, carry you, strengthen you, Rescue you and endow you with strength when you are weak. Debi Leo
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