Sorry for the blog silence, things have been a bit busy and there hasn’t been as much time to reflect or write. But I was thinking about God’s many blessings and wanted to share a few recent praises with you.
First, thank you to all the individuals (and our church) who have either pledged to support us or have already begun supporting us on a monthly basis. We are currently at 11% in what we need to raise per month, which is incredibly awesome and humbling.
Second, as some of you know, Ryan was on the job hunt for most of the summer….until now. While we raise support we both need to work so that we can continue to eat and live of course, but also so we can pay off the college debt we have before leaving for France. And so, Ryan started his new job this week. He is the office manager at our church, which is a great opportunity to learn more about the inner workings of the church. So things are going well and if our planning is correct, we could be debt free in 10–11 months. Praise the Lord!
Third (and perhaps last for now), as we develop partners and raise financial support we are realizing what a great side benefit and blessing we receive in terms of relationships. It is a wonderful vehicle for re-connecting with all our loved ones, friends and family alike. It is so great to see or hear how everyone is doing and to know how we can be praying for and serving each of you. One of the best things about ministry is that so much of it is about relationships with individuals, serving and pouring into people’s lives. So if you are one of the people we know and send letters too, thanks for the privilege to know and love you. And if we don’t yet know you or haven’t contacted you directly yet, don’t hesitate to contact us. We would love to hear from you.
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