Lately...

The month of March was an exciting month for Hannah and I. Leave to God to once again share it's never our timing...

The month started off having the opportunity to share what we are going to be a part of in a church in Archadia, FL. Not only was it just great to share, we just have so much fun talking to people. You never really know who is hearing you and the experiences they have had as well or insights they have. It's always something new. Little did we know that Sunday out in Arcadia would only be the start of a huge month for us.

The Saturday before Easter I was walking outside the apartment here checking out the massive outreach the church was putting on for the local community. As I was walking I saw an old friend and small group leader. I hadn't seen him in some time and it was great catching up with him, hearing what he was doing and seeing his two kids. I would of never guessed it, but he is a big chameleon guy. [just check his website out] It's amazing what he is doing now. Just a few days ago Alex and I were out with him and he let us hold a few:

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Easter Sunday Hannah was a very emotional day. After service we had two couples let us know they were going to support us. Both Hannah and I were were speechless. I can't even begin to share how perfect that morning was. It was later that night that I just realized how blessed we are to have people in our lives that actually are willing to invest/sacrifice so that we can get back to Europe. That night I just was so humbled to be in the position that we are in. I wish Hannah and I could really express how we feel. Saying the words "thank you" just don't seem enough.

That Easter week continued to bring us two more verbal commitments. We can almost touch Europe now. Time is closing before we will be writing on this blog from a new perspective and daily routine ;) But before we leave, I definitely don't want to miss out on the culture here. Just a few days ago I was out fishing with Alex and Mike. Being able to see Dolphins, watch the sunset and catch fish was a pretty good day ;)

Sunday Service- Pine Level

This past Sunday, Nolan and I were given the opportunity to share at a church called Pine Level. We drove 1hr and 15mins to get there. It had a definite country style to it, reminded us of Brighton Chapel in many ways. We shared a bit of our heart in the beginning of the service and then fellowshipped with the congregation for a while afterwards. We got to talk to quite a few people and the time was very encouraging for us. The people there have such big and tender hearts, it was refreshing to be around them. Many wanted to contribute to what we'll be doing in Europe, and we feel so blessed to of gotten to know Pine Level and see the servant heart in the church.

Oswald Chambers "quotes"

"Showing no concern for the uncertainties that lie ahead is the secret of walking with Jesus."

"Allow God to have complete liberty in your life when you speak. Before God’s message can liberate other people, His liberation must first be real in you."

"The thing that really testifies for God and for the people of God in the long run is steady perseverance, even when the work cannot be seen by others. And the only way to live an undefeated life is to live looking to God."

"If you have received a ministry from the Lord Jesus, you will know that the need is not the same as the call— the need is the opportunity to exercise the call. The call is to be faithful to the ministry you received when you were in true fellowship with Him. This does not imply that there is a whole series of differing ministries marked out for you. It does mean that you must be sensitive to what God has called you to do, and this may sometimes require ignoring demands for service in other areas."

"It is easier to serve or work for God without a vision and without a call, because then you are not bothered by what He requires. Common sense, covered with a layer of Christian emotion, becomes your guide. You may be more prosperous and successful from the world’s perspective, and will have more leisure time, if you never acknowledge the call of God. But once you receive a commission from Jesus Christ, the memory of what God asks of you will always be there to prod you on to do His will. You will no longer be able to work for Him on the basis of common sense."

"This can be accomplished only when we make a determination to continually remember God’s vision. But the acid test is obedience to the vision in the details of our everyday life— sixty seconds out of every minute, and sixty minutes out of every hour, not just during times of personal prayer or public meetings."