Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
The past few months we have been able to see God prove these familiar verses in our lives. We have seen that God is faithful. We have seen God provide. We have been amazed at God's goodness.
We started this incredible journey in May at BIMI's candidate school. We began nervously anticipating what the next months would bring. We were eager to fulfill God's calling, but anxious that we would be inadequate to perform such a task. Many times God used verses, circumstances, and others' encouragement to remind us that "He who has called us is faithful" and "He also will do it."
We are now finishing the the first quarter of deputation. The churches that God has allowed us to be in has helped us to understand in a deeper way the great God we serve. To see God work so closely in our lives has led us to feel very thankful that we can trust in the Lord.
Last week we ended our deputation for the year at the Victory Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids, NC. Pastor Jeremy Kobernat and the church family were nothing but a blessing and an encouragement. They were some of the most gracious people we have ever met.
Christmas is approaching and we have the wonderful opportunity to be with family for a couple of weeks.
Thank you again for all that pray for us. We appreciate your prayers and could not do it without you.
Psalm 26:7 That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
God has certainly done many wondrous works in our family's life! We are so thankful for his travel mercies, family's health, and incredible provision! We began last week in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, with Emmanuel Baptist Church. We enjoyed spending all day with the sweet church people and pastoral staff. We were encouraged to remember God's many blessings on our lives and to give thanks daily!
The rest of the week was spent in northern Virginia! We were able to get completely moved into our new place and spend time with Cara's family over the holiday. We are thankful for godly parents and family that are supportive of God's will in our lives and enjoy each memory we are able to make with them!
This past Sunday we were with Truth Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, Virginia. The pastor, Eric Hastings, grew up at Heritage, our sending church. We were greatly encouraged by the example he set in establishing a church plant. It was exciting to hear of all that is happening with that church and to see their burden to reach their community. Rafael was blessed to be involved in the Sunday school and then to preach the evening service. Spending the day with the Hastings family only whet our appetites to reach Hawaii as quickly as possible!
