Well, today was the announcement at church. We have had a number of staff leaving over the last couple of months, so I wondered how it would be received. God gave me the grace and words. Many people came forward to express sadness for our leaving, but an excitement for what God was doing in our lives.
Those who know me pretty much saw this coming. Some had heard words from the Lord about our leaving. Some could just tell from my constant excitement about my ministry with the Iranians. Some said they knew it from the first time I came back from the Middle East - they could see a huge change in me and knew where it would lead.
It was tough looking at all those faces I've come to know so well and love so much. There is a wonderful group of people at this church. It kinda helped that the spotlight was so bright in my eyes that I couldn't see the congregation very well. But it was both an exciting and a sad moment. Please keep praying for this wonderful church - South Hills.
So now begins a new chapter. One month to finish well, to transition my ministry, to begin asking for pray-ers and donors, to decide when to sell our home, to find a place to live during the transition. There's more, but my fingers are tired. Suffice it to say there is a lot of work and praying to do!
God is so good! He is revealing Himself to us in so many ways. The first person who came forward is a lady I've only met once. She strongly encouraged me and then said she wanted to be the first to donate to our new ministry. Talk about confirmation! Others came forward with tears in their eyes to hug and bless us and tell us about our impact in their lives. It was a sweet time. Such a gift from God!
Ok, enough for tonight. Thanks for caring - and praying!
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2 comments:
Mike,
Exciting to see how God's moving many of us out of our seasons into a new journey. Your an inspiration to many.
Franko
You are, not your!
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