Since being elected as the new Lead Pastor of Sunset Chapel on April 26, 2009. A lot has transpired. We were busy initially packing and cleaning our house in the Cleveland Ohio area getting it ready to sell. We then made the move to Miami this past weekend and found a two bedroom apartment to settle in as we wait on our house in Ohio to sell. I am asking all our friends to consider praying for us each day. Here are some things we need to happen in our lives..
1. Our house to sell. We have worked diligently to prepare our house to be on the market and we are now allowing God to write his story! Please pray that it will be looked at and that an offer will be made soon. If it sells for what we are asking, it would be a huge release and allow us a fresh start without any financial burdens in the Miami area where we are discovering the cost of living is much greater.
2. That God would find favor upon us this coming weekend June 7. We pray that as we begin this new adventure in ministry that the core group at Sunset Chapel will see with clarity God's vision and plans for the church unfold before them as we work together to accomplish His purposes in the Miami area.
3. Pray for our family. This has been a difficult transition for many reasons. Many friendships, memories, and moments in ministry too soon will become distant. Separation from many whom we had become extremely connected to and loved in our previous church has been hard on our hearts. We ask for prayers for our sons Calvin (Tenn) and Randall (South Carolina) as this is our first time to experience an empty nest. Both boys are living great distances from us. Pray also for inner peace to grow within us as we move forward in obedience to God.
4. Pray that we will begin to meet new people and that we adapt quickly into a brand new culture. Pray that God opens new doors and prepares the way in front of us.
We will need these prayers daily. I will keep you updated, so check back often to see what great things God is allowing to happen in our lives. I believe that God will do some amazing things and He will stretch our thinking on what He wants to see take place at SC and in this fantastic city! Without a doubt I know that God will refine me and the church during these first few weeks and months. I believe we will all be surprised and we will enjoy together what unfolds before us! This first week is all about getting a glimpse of the area, the church and the numerous people who make up this awesome community of believers! Stay tuned!!
3 comments:
You have our prayers!!!! We love you all very much.
We're praying for you and are happy to hear your updates! we love you and miss you !
Thank you for the update. We miss you terribly but know that they are going to love you and Shari as much as we love you in no time. You have our prayers. Kisses from us all, especially from Josh and Lysi. They think Miami is around the corner so they are driving us crazy asking when we are going to visit you.
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