November 2009 Back Page

Every time you cross my mind, I break out in exclamations of thanks to God. Each exclamation is a trigger to prayer. I find myself praying for you with a glad heart. I am so pleased that you have continued on in this with us, believing and proclaiming God’s Message, from the day you heard it right up to the present. There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears. (Philippians 1:3-6)I thank God for this congregation. My family have been blessed beyond imagination by being here. I never would have thought that we would be in South Texas, but know that God will provide for us. He has brought us here and it is a wonderful thing for us. We have moved in and are almost settled, 99.96% (don’t hold me to this) of the boxes are un- packed, and we are slowly finding places for all the stuff. We were very impressed by the magnitude of Heritage Day and glad to be a part of that. We are looking forward to getting to know everyone better and having time to visit. We have already made ourselves at home and found a gym for the girls to do gymnastics, and we are slowly finding our way around town. We can always get there, it may not be the quickest way, but we make it.Thank you for all of your prayers during this time of transition, for us as we traveled and for all of your assistance. We are truly grateful and thank God for each and every one of you. I know that God will finish what he has begun, and work through us all in mission and ministry for His Gospel. As long as we focus on building and nurturing relationships for and with Christ, I know he will give us the strength and grace to go on. I know this because it is my favorite verse in the Bible, also found in the book of Philippians 4:11b-13 for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Lean on the one who gives all of us strength and always put your trust in Him and we will do wonderful things together with Him.