Well, we went back to Columbus this weekend! Michael preached Sunday morning, we enjoyed a pot-luck lunch with the church and opened ourselves up to a Q & A time. The church has a very sweet spirit and we had a good time.
So, why the "yikes!"? Well, the ladies of the church have already more than hinted at the desire for a women's ministry, including Bible study, retreats, and ladies' night out. While this is exciting and right up my alley, it would also be time for me to put my money where my mouth is, so to speak. I have professed a heart for women's ministry and have a degree in women's studies but I have not to this point had an opportunity to put my "heart" and degree into practice. It's a little scary! :)
So, what's the other exciting news? Well, first, I want to thank you for all of your prayers, especially those we specially requested against the spirit of fear. I was talking to Michael the other night and shared with him that I really thought we were going to have a continuing struggle against the spirit of fear that attacked us before our first visit to Columbus. But since we realized what it was that attacked us and started praying (and you all joined us) we have had peace - some nerves here and there, but no paralyzing fear. That's a really exciting praise.
The other exciting news is . . . we got a call on our way home: next Sunday, the committee will unanimously recommend that the church call us to come as the pastor and wife! Since we've been so successful in praying together for freedom from fear, we would now like to ask you to join us in praying for a place to live. The move will probably be too quick to buy a house and there is only one rental house available in Columbus, but they don't allow pets. It seems too big for us but it's definitely not too big for God! Amen?
We covet your continued prayers as we approach this exciting time in our lives. Thank you all for your love and prayers.
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So where is Columbus? How far from where you live now? How big is the town? love you and praying for you!! Kathy
You will do a great job leading a women's ministry! i only pray that they will be as much a blessing to you as you will be to them. Love you and excited to hear more news.
Chrissy
Well i have to admit at first when you said, "exciting news", i thought you might say you were pregnant:) Awesome news! You will do a great job in women's ministry. Excited for you guys as you take this new job.
I really miss our prayer times together! Hope we get to see one another some time. Would love for yall to come see us in Kenya sometime!!!
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