Missions Conferences

So far in October, we have had the privilege of participating in several missions conferences. One was held in north-central PA and the other in south-central PA. The folks in both locations were amazing. Their support of world-wide missions was evident. Our family was able to help with special music, children's church, and the preaching and teaching of the Word. These churches ministered to us in ways they can barely imagine, and we thank God for each one.

Furlough can be an arduous trek across tens of thousands of miles, but stops like these make the journey worthwhile. We have also had some single meetings that have refreshed us as well, but there is just something special about a conference. We will be involved in 3 more missions conferences this Fall and numerous single meetings.

Our goal of full support seems so far away as to be nearly unreachable, but the arm of our God is not shortened, nor is His ear deaf to our call. We are convinced that His provision will come in His time. To add to our note of urgency, our mission board has informed us that we must be at full support before we return to PR.

A motto of sorts that has come to us over the past several years of ministry states the following: "All I can do is all I can do." This is used when a task seems daunting or time too short to accomplish a worthy goal. Furlough is such a task whose time rapidly escapes us. However, by May of 2008, we will have been in nearly 100 churches. Many of these are first time contacts. Only God can cause these meetings to result in support.

In spite of the importance of our support goal, we do not let that interfere with ministry. It has always been our desire to serve the Lord in these contacts and leave the results to Him. We have seen that He honors His Word and that He will pay for everything that He has ordered. With this confidence we go forward with joy unspeakable and full of glory.