We are back! We had a great week in Springfield. There were 82 IMB missionaries being appointed. We went to lots of meetings on everything from crating to saying goodbye. We met our regional leaders for the first time. We also got to meet 3 other couples that are in our region (CESA - Central, Eastern & Southern Africa) that will be going with us to orientation in February and to 40/40 in Zambia when we first arrive in Africa. We met Trustees that are in our region. What a wonderful time we had with them. Each couple shared their testimony and then they laid hands on us and prayed for us. It was such a sweet time. We also got to hang out with friends that we met at candidate conference in August. Our senior pastor, Richard Powell was there to cheer us on. He is on the Board of Trustees for the IMB. It was awesome to have him there with us.
On Wednesday afternoon we had a run through of the evenings program. Each of the missionaries had to do a testibyte. This is a very small snippet of your testimony. When we looked at the program David and I learned that we would be going first. Nothing like starting out with a bang. That night we were led out in front of the Illinois State Baptist Convention. It was such an awesome experience. It is very humbling to think that God has called me. I am so unworthy and yet He still calls. So I obey. In the service they sang I Surrender All. It was so awesome to sit on a stage with 80 other people that really get that. It really is hard to put into words.
Please keep praying for our family. Our house still needs to sell. We also have two cars to sell and most of our furniture. David is very busy at work and at school. Pray for a smooth transition for the children. They are already having a hard time with leaving family. Pray that we would be able to minister to our unsaved friends that don't really understand why on earth we would give up this life for a life in Africa. Please pray for us and our family as we say goodbye. That is the hardest part. As always we thank you so much for your prayers.
On Wednesday afternoon we had a run through of the evenings program. Each of the missionaries had to do a testibyte. This is a very small snippet of your testimony. When we looked at the program David and I learned that we would be going first. Nothing like starting out with a bang. That night we were led out in front of the Illinois State Baptist Convention. It was such an awesome experience. It is very humbling to think that God has called me. I am so unworthy and yet He still calls. So I obey. In the service they sang I Surrender All. It was so awesome to sit on a stage with 80 other people that really get that. It really is hard to put into words.
Please keep praying for our family. Our house still needs to sell. We also have two cars to sell and most of our furniture. David is very busy at work and at school. Pray for a smooth transition for the children. They are already having a hard time with leaving family. Pray that we would be able to minister to our unsaved friends that don't really understand why on earth we would give up this life for a life in Africa. Please pray for us and our family as we say goodbye. That is the hardest part. As always we thank you so much for your prayers.
3 comments:
You have been in our hearts and prayers all week, regarding the prayer requests from your last blog. It is awesome to hear how God worked in answer to our prayers. Your house will sell---God is so in charge of your lives. This is evident to all.
We love you,
Bob and Marilyn
David & Tracy,
Sounds like a great week! We are so excited for you guys and can't wait to hear more of what God does in your lives. Thanks for keeping us updated - we love to hear how God is moving in your lives.
Your family remains in our prayers!
I can't believe you guys were in Springfield, and we didn't get to see you.. that is where we live. Crazy!!! Looking forward to seeing what happens in your future as you two begin your journey as missionaries. Kim and Aaron
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