After two years in California, we are moving to Dallas in January. We are moving into the same apartment complex where Heather & Troy (and Susannah ) live, and John's parents live nearby.
John felt it necessary to resign as pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church due to a difference in philosophy with some of the leadership as to what constitutes pastoral ministry. The church has given us a generous financial settlement so we are in good shape as we search for our next church.
The ministry successes of these two years have given us even greater confidence that we are right about God's calling to pastoral ministry. We gained 20 new members, established a strong young adult fellowship, and a growing children's ministry, along with weddings, baptisms, conversions, and a hospitality mindset that built unity and community. We look to the future in anticipation of discovering his next church assignment for us.
I have not lived in my birth state for 33 years. We will also be only hours away from my three brothers and my mom. I'm pretty excited about that.
We appreciate your prayers.
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5 comments:
How exciting for you to live in the same area as your newest little grandbaby!
I sure wish we had family closer to us!
Nice sleeveless shirt Dad! You guys look so CA! Now you will just have to come see us often to keep your West coast flare. :)
Uncle John and Aunt Cindy,
What exciting news that you will be in Texas! It will be great to have you close by!
Love,
Rebecca
I'm sure you'll love being closer to your newest granddaughter! We'll keep you in our prayers that the Lord will open doors for you.
God bless,
Brie
We're looking forward to having a place to stop when we are driving through Dallas. Even though it's hot in the summer, the winter is so mild! I really prefer the warm nights compared to the cool nights in L.A. How amazing is it that you will be close to Susannah while she is so small? She looks like such a playful baby.
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