A year later

Well, I have officially been in Hesston for a year now. As I think back over the last year, I am blessed by what God has done for me and in and through me. I cannot believe it has already been a year. As I ponder those times of provision and learning, I am reminded that God is always faithful. He has been with us every step of the way.

I wanted to share a few ways God has worked in the last year:
  • Richard & Rosemary Prieb opening their house to my family. I stayed with them during the week and Bethany and the kids joined on the weekends. Thanks to the generosity of the Priebs!
  • Moving the whole family into our current home which was a complete God thing in how we found out about the house and how patient the Holmes were with us as we tried to sell our house in Iola.
  • Around 30 visits with individuals and couples to get to know them better and to share about the family ministry at Hesston MB. I have loved each of these visits!
  • Closing on our home in Hesston in March.
  • A renter moving into our house in Iola.
  • The many kind words and ways Hesston MB has given to me and my family over the last year through cards, acts of service, and generous gifts.
  • Implementing a few new ministries: prayer meeting on Sunday nights, Family Nights, fuzion (new ministry to 5th/6th graders).
  • Gathering with parents and kids for monthly activities of fun and service.
  • The many wonderful volunteers who make the children's ministry possible!
  • The wonderful staff that I work with on a daily basis.
  • Starting a blog.
  • Countless new friends I have made.
  • A great small group growing together as couples and parents.
  • D6 Dads has been a blessing!
  • A wonderful community with great parks/activities and a great school system.
  • A smooth transition for my wife and kids (I was excited and ready to go the day I received the call to come in September)
  • A great neighborhood and great friends that my kids have made.
  • A wonderful opportunity for retreats at Stutzman Cabin.
  • Growing in my personal walk with Christ and in leading my family at home spiritually.
  • Great parents and in-laws who have helped us in so many ways.
  • Being part of a church that faithfully teaches God's Word and seeks to worship wholeheartedly and authentically.
  • D6 Conference in Dallas.
  • Group's How To Conference in Kansas City with 3 ministry leaders.
  • A ministry that has been a great match with my passion and spiritual giftedness.

Comments

  1. AnonymousNovember 5, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    Great to have you and Bethany and the family here, JL. Thanks for serving God and loving Him in what you are doing.

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