Today marks one year since we packed up and moved to Michigan. What a year it has been! We're so thankful for all that we have learned and are continuing to learn and for all of the wonderful people we have met!

This summer has been busy and full. Our goal was to make enough money for the down payment for the upcoming school year and to visit our church in Pennsylvania. Both goals fell short however and Randy turned down a well paying landscaping job to do some much needed work with the maintenance department at the bible school. Financially it may not look like the best choice but if working for the school enables more people to come and soak up God's Word and take it to unreached people than the eternal value of this decision reaches far beyond any amount of money he could have made doing something else. What a blessing and privilege it is to be used by God. As for the money for school, we aren't concerned. We are fully trusting that God will provide.

a little bit of what Randy is working on

I (Jen), have enjoyed having my kids home from school (I really miss homeschooling). We've used the time at parks and playgrounds and free splash pads. Jackson has a decent amount of cheap/free things to do. The kids have had fun reconnecting with some good buddies who moved here from Pennsylvania. I love these guys...

 

I've also enjoyed the break and ability to get involved in our church here. At the beginning of the summer I asked God to help me love these people like He does and let me tell you.... He changed my heart.   Being a newer church there are still a lot of ministry opportunities available and I felt that God was really putting college age girls on my heart as an area to focus on. After giving my fears, nerves and insecurities over to God I decided to move forward in faith and start leading a small group specifically for 18-25 year old women. All I can say is wow....God is good. These girls are amazing and have touched me and impacted my life more then they will ever realize. This has probably been the highlight of my summer. If I could ask for prayer in this area I would truly appreciate it. Leading has shown me a new level of my own need and dependence on God... I am nothing, He is everything... Pray that these ladies would allow God to keep working in their lives and that they would grow bold in their faith and become a beacon of light in the community here. Good stuff...


How about you guys? We'd love to hear how God is working in your lives and how we can be praying for you. Please don't hesitate to send me a message! Thank you so much for your support and prayers.