So- as many of you know- I've been praying to return to the Missionary Training Center in Missouri this fall. Partnership Development continued to inch along, so it didn't look very likely, but God had given me peace about staying or going- which ever He decided to do. I asked a bunch of you to start praying with me that my support would double so I would be able to return and serve on a permanent basis. Well, now, three weeks later, I have some awesome news for you: my support didn't double (not even remotely close).... BUT I STILL GET TO GO NEXT MONTH!!!!!!!!
And how in the world, you might ask, did God pull that off?
Well, about three weeks ago I got a call from the Personnel Department at the Missionary Training Center saying they were really, really desperate for childcare personnel this fall, and if I was willing, and my home church agreed, they would be willing to bend their normal "60% or more for two months or more" policy- In short, would I please consider returning for the fall regardless of how much support I have?
I was immediately torn between instantly wanting to go and thinking "there is no way I can live on 35%". But after a week of intense prayer and a talk with my pastor- I was sure. God wants me to return, and He will take care of me, just like He takes care of the flowers and the birds. And would you believe support has gone up 8% since then? and more is promised! If God keeps going at this rate, I'll be at the minimum by fall-hurray!
I've been waiting till I had an official departure date to tell you all, but its taking longer than I thought and I am too excited to wait any longer to tell you all. So- actual departure date: mid-to-late July. Specfic day TBA
Thank you all for praying! Please don't stop now- God is doing the most amazing things!
