We haven't even "officially" started raising support for our upcoming year of volunteer work, but we already "officially" have supporters!
To the right you will see a list labeled "Partners." This is a list of individuals, families, and churches who have committed to supporting Christy and I through prayer and/or finances over the next year.
As you can see, there are already two groups/people on the list.
True Life Christian Church (the church where I currently serve as Associate Minister) announced last Sunday their intentions for supporting us. The commitment that they have made is very generous. I am blown away by their willingness to partner with us as we serve with The Voice Of The Martyrs.
Pam Taylor is Christy's mom. She has also committed to generously support us. The love and support that we have been shown from our families in relation to this specific decision to move to Oklahoma has been tremendous.
Thanks for signing on early, Pam and TLCC. And, thanks to all of you who I have "unofficially" talked to about supporting us. I appreciate your consideration!
Please contact me if you are interested in partnering with us through prayer and/or finances. I'll add your name to the list and will be in contact with you about specific prayer needs and specific financial needs.
Our newsletter is coming soon!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Movin' Forward
The Williamsburg Community Kids Choir production of the Christmas musical "Angel Alert!" was a success. So much work goes into a production of this magnitude. Thank you to everyone who helped. The show would not be possible without all of you - seriously.
There was also a great crowd - literally hundreds of people. Even a Cincinnati celebrity showed up in the crowd. Thanks to all of you who came to support these kids - they will never forget your encouragement and love.
Now Christy and I can take a breath and go forward with our upcoming move to Oklahoma to serve with The Voice Of The Martyrs. In fact, I just wrapped up the rough copy of our support newsletter. It should hit the presses soon - after some final proof reading.
Most of you reading this will probably receive a copy of it. But if you want to be sure to get one, leave a comment and let me know you're interested!
Don't forget to check out my favorite Christmas video!
Merry Christmas!
There was also a great crowd - literally hundreds of people. Even a Cincinnati celebrity showed up in the crowd. Thanks to all of you who came to support these kids - they will never forget your encouragement and love.
Now Christy and I can take a breath and go forward with our upcoming move to Oklahoma to serve with The Voice Of The Martyrs. In fact, I just wrapped up the rough copy of our support newsletter. It should hit the presses soon - after some final proof reading.
Most of you reading this will probably receive a copy of it. But if you want to be sure to get one, leave a comment and let me know you're interested!
Don't forget to check out my favorite Christmas video!
Merry Christmas!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
The BIG Unknown
I mentioned in my previous post that our goal is to sell our home - in three months or less.Stop laughing. Seriously.
Call me crazy, but I am confident that the God who has brought us this far is in control of this situation, too. I don't know what He has planned, but I know He has a plan.
If you think about it, say a prayer for us as we try to sell our home in this difficult market. We would really appreciate it.
In the write-up for our home it says, "Shows Like A Model." I like the sound of that!
Did I mention immediate occupancy!
The Next Step
I am excited to announce that Christy and I have been accepted to a one-year volunteer commitment with The Voice Of The Martyrs. If everything goes as planned, Christy and I will move to Bartlesville, Oklahoma in March to begin serving with VOM!
Of course, a move like this comes with mixed emotions.
There are many things that are difficult to say good-bye to. We hate saying good-bye to family, friends, neighbors, True Life Christian Church, piano students, guitar students, The Williamsburg Community Kids Choir, Cookie's Coffee & Creamery, and The Williamsburg Community Band. We have built so many great relationships in the 4 years that we've been here. We will miss everyone greatly.
But, on the other side of it, we are looking forward to a new chapter in our lives. Transition is something that I find exciting. I've always liked it. I think that's why I love fall so much. To me, fall represents transition because it was always the time of year when I would transition to a new grade in school, a new school, or college. I've always loved the feeling of transitioning to something new.
This time is no different. And, what makes this transition so sweet is the fact that we are truly able to see God's hand at work. This opportunity and how it came about has totally been the work of God. He has answered prayer in an amazing way. The details of it all are mind blowing.
Between the sadness of saying good-bye and the excitement of something new lies another emotion - fear. Actually, I think fear is too strong of a word. Maybe the word "apprehension" says it better. No, that's not exactly it, either. I guess what I am trying to say is that there are some "unknowns" floating around that make me a bit nervous.
For example, we have to sell our house in 3 months. In today's market, most experts are telling us this is next to impossible. Our real estate agents tried to be positive. "In another market, this house would be easy to sell," they said to us. I know that God will handle this, and if you want to pray for us, pray that our house sells - quickly and for the right price!
We also have to think about what to do with all of our stuff. We will be living in a furnished apartment. This means that we don't have to move all of our belongings to Oklahoma. What a blessing! But, what do we do with it all in the meantime? Sell it? Store it? This is not that big of a deal, it's just something we need to figure out.
There are some other "unknowns" out there. I'll write more about them later. My goal is for this blog to be a way to update all of you as we take this step of faith and serve in a way that we've never served before. I hope it's as exciting for you to read as it is for us to live.
Anyway, more details will be coming about the specifics of our work with VOM and the church that we will call home in Oklahoma - East Bartlesville Christian Church.
Of course, a move like this comes with mixed emotions.
There are many things that are difficult to say good-bye to. We hate saying good-bye to family, friends, neighbors, True Life Christian Church, piano students, guitar students, The Williamsburg Community Kids Choir, Cookie's Coffee & Creamery, and The Williamsburg Community Band. We have built so many great relationships in the 4 years that we've been here. We will miss everyone greatly.
But, on the other side of it, we are looking forward to a new chapter in our lives. Transition is something that I find exciting. I've always liked it. I think that's why I love fall so much. To me, fall represents transition because it was always the time of year when I would transition to a new grade in school, a new school, or college. I've always loved the feeling of transitioning to something new.
This time is no different. And, what makes this transition so sweet is the fact that we are truly able to see God's hand at work. This opportunity and how it came about has totally been the work of God. He has answered prayer in an amazing way. The details of it all are mind blowing.
Between the sadness of saying good-bye and the excitement of something new lies another emotion - fear. Actually, I think fear is too strong of a word. Maybe the word "apprehension" says it better. No, that's not exactly it, either. I guess what I am trying to say is that there are some "unknowns" floating around that make me a bit nervous.
For example, we have to sell our house in 3 months. In today's market, most experts are telling us this is next to impossible. Our real estate agents tried to be positive. "In another market, this house would be easy to sell," they said to us. I know that God will handle this, and if you want to pray for us, pray that our house sells - quickly and for the right price!
We also have to think about what to do with all of our stuff. We will be living in a furnished apartment. This means that we don't have to move all of our belongings to Oklahoma. What a blessing! But, what do we do with it all in the meantime? Sell it? Store it? This is not that big of a deal, it's just something we need to figure out.
There are some other "unknowns" out there. I'll write more about them later. My goal is for this blog to be a way to update all of you as we take this step of faith and serve in a way that we've never served before. I hope it's as exciting for you to read as it is for us to live.
Anyway, more details will be coming about the specifics of our work with VOM and the church that we will call home in Oklahoma - East Bartlesville Christian Church.
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