A LONG-AWAITED UPDATE...

Sorry it has been so long since our last post.  Joe and I have been working hard to wrap up all of our affairs.  We have packed, which seemed endless.  We got many vaccines.  We had our last days at work.  We said many good-byes.  Now, we are travelling to Texas. 

We have simplified our lives, and we feel so much lighter.  We were in the car for nine hours yesterday, and we took that time to enjoy God’s beauty as we drove through southern Illinois and Missouri.  Even the rain could not dim our spirits.  We had several interesting discussions about God and His Word, lengthy discussions of things we had not made time for previously.  God is teaching us.  While there was some grumbling at first about having to attend “school” in Texas, God has renewed our minds and attitudes.  We look forward to the fellowship and the learning. 

Joe and I are amazed that God has called us to serve Him this way.  It is a daunting undertaking, simply because we know God expects much from us.  God is still working to prepare us for this two-year journey.  We have much still to do, including raising support, both spiritually and financially.  While we have some money saved, we do not have 100% of the funds needed for the next twenty-four months.  We would like you to consider supporting us over the next two years. 

We are looking for people to donate time. Time each week to pray for us. Pray that we might serve God faithfully by loving the people He has called us to serve.  Pray that we would use this incredible opportunity free from clutter and worldly influence to become more like Christ.  Prayer is a precious gift to bestow.

I know that people will read this title and think we are also asking for money.  We are.  The ship’s crew are all volunteers.  From the Captain to the plumber, each volunteer must provide their personal income for room and board, medical needs, travel, etc.  Usually this comes from personal contacts with family, friends, and church. We are asking those people who feel led to donate, give money so that we may further God’s Kingdom by helping heal His people.  Tax-deductible donations can be given at the following website: http://mercyships-us.donorpages.com/crewmates/JoeandJessicaData/

Mercy Ships is a righteous cause, improving the quality and length of life to those without the means to seek medical attention.  God cares for His people, for their spiritual and physical needs.  Mercy Ships is able to meet some of those needs. 

Thank you to those who have already given to us; an encouraging word, prays, love, and funds.  Saying good-bye has been difficult, and we have never felt more loved.  And we are so blessed to have all of you in our lives. 

Thank you.