Blessed; the word that best describes our lives. Not in the sense that we would claim to be prosperous in the way this world measures prosperity, but in the sense that God, in keeping His good promises (and He faithfully does) has not left us wanting for anything. We have not had a formal income for almost four months now and yet, through the generous love from you, our partners in ministry, have not lacked. Many of you continued to give even after our stepping down from ABWE. We thank you immensely for your willingness to continue and for the encouragement that these gifts brought during this transition.
Our trip to Togo didn’t go as planned. We had planned to be there for about two weeks (a three week trip with travel included) before moving to start our new ministry at ITEC headquarters in Florida. But God ordained that the trip not happen. Two days before we were to board the plane, Sélah tested positive for COVID19, meaning that with the quarantine period, we would not be able to reschedule the trip until late January and that did not work with our move. For those who gave toward our return trip, we are setting those funds aside until such time as we are able to go and say, “until the day when we meet again,” to our friends and co-laborers in Christ.
At the end of this month, January 2022, we will be moving to Florida to start new ministry at ITEC. We have already stated some of what this will look like: advising administration on how technology can help aid the organization, help set future plans, train staff, and also develop training for nationals. We are joyful that God has allowed us to work directly in missions.
This is a supported position which means that we will raise $1350 per month toward our salary and expenses. That’s quite a bit lower than the $6500+ each month that we previously needed while in Togo. This lower number is because of the difference in how ITEC does support compared to other mission organizations. Previously, we had asked you to suspend your giving until we were able to reorient to a new organization and ministry. That time has now come. We understand that not everyone will continue as the reasons and focus of what God lays upon the hearts of His children for giving are varied. There is no obligation to continue partnering with us, though to God there is always obligation in Love to partner one with another. If God has asked you to continue to partnering with us in giving to missions then please visit our partnering page and follow the instructions. If you have questions or would like more details, feel free to message, email, or call us.
Thank you for your faithful prayers for us during the past two years of uncertainty, and now once again as we prepare to move and resettle into a new community. We know this step will bring another big adjustment, but we are excited about following God’s clear leading.
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