Furlough Plans

Have you ever tried to hold down four full-time jobs at a time? Somehow, something has to give. Furlough plans are causing just such a log jam. On top of the pastorate, administration and teaching in the Christian school, being father and husband, I also have to carve out time to call pastors in the States (even at 5 cents per minute it gets expensive), write letters of introduction, mail the packets, and call to try to schedule meetings.
As a result, the pressure is mounting. Pray that the itinerary comes together quickly. We currently have 8 or 10 meetings scheduled and a lot more work to do.
We will be leaving PR on May 23. Between now and then, we have to prepare every aspect of the ministry for our absence. This coming Saturday the men of the church will meet with a man who may well fill in for many of Bill's preaching responsibilities. Following this, there will be a meeting for all church members on February 7 to discuss the details of our absence. Many questions will have to be answered by that date.
We certainly know our need for wisdom is great. The stress frays our nerves and makes us more forgetful. It's hard to concentrate at times, and extreme tiredness hounds our waking hours. Through all of this, we still expect to see the Lord's hand parting the waters and making a way in the desert. What a privilege to serve Him!