Deputation Tips

For those of you ladies who are planning on going on deputation. These are some things I have learned in the past year.

*Accept deputation as your new ministry. Understand it is God's will for your life and keep a good attitude.

*People do not understand what you have gone through to get to their Church, and they don't need to. Smile and show interest in the Church when talking to people. Ask questions about the Church and its ministries when you don't know what to say. Always compliment.

*Always have an extra outfit with you. Strange things happen sometimes. Have several extra outfits for children.

*Always have: a lint brush, tide pen, and wrinkle releaser.

*Be ready to present your testimony(salvation, dedication to ministry, and support of husband) and keep it short. Do not use your husbands time to speak!

*Dress nicely and modestly, of course. Watch the little things, such as shoes(difficult to do when your 9 months pregnant and swollen :)) and finger nails.

*Be willing to put your children in the children's program, but do not always assume that they want your 3 month old in their nursery. Especially if their class is for 5 and under and they only have 1 worker. Be observant.

*When going on long trips, I have found that it is easier to take less clothes and wash along the way. You are constantly getting luggage in and out. Then again, I take lots of toys for Joshua. It is easier when he can entertain himself sometimes.

*Be prepared to drive A LOT. Your husband will need to make phone calls and prepare to preach. Learn to entertain yourself quietly while he works.

to be continued...

Time to Go!

Wow, this Christmas was better than I expected! The Lord blessed in many different ways and gave me one of the best Christmases that I have ever had! I thank Him for that.

David and I went to the summit this weekend. It went very well. We learned a lot and were able to speak to several different people about missions. Please pray for a girl named Tess who has an interest in ministering to muslim women.

Tomorrow, we are going to a church about an hour from home. Then on Tuesday we leave for West Virginia. We will be in several different states this month and will only be home a couple of days at the end of the month for Joshua's 4 month doctor's appointment. This is definitely not my cup of tea, but the Lord is giving me more of a peace about it. I pray that He will continually make His desires for my life my desires.

Christmas!!

I am so excited about Christmas this year. I actually put up my tree before Thanksgiving. It is so much more fun when you have a child to share it with. Of course, Joshua isn't old enough to understand what is going on, but soon he will. I thank the Lord for His precious gift, the Lord Jesus! As a parent, I think about the joy that Mary must of felt when she had Jesus. Wow, what a privilege. I can't really understand why God humbled Himself and came to earth to live a perfect life and die on a rugged cross for my sin, but I'm glad He did. I thank the Lord for saving my soul!

As this time of the year approaches, I can't help but think about the Christmases I will be away from my family and friends. It saddens me. I don't really know how I am going to handle it. I pray that I will be able to hold it together, especially for my husband and my son. I would appreciate your prayers.

Life

I can't believe that I haven't written in so long. I will try to write more often. We have been in meetings close to home this month and have been able to visit with family and friends. It has been nice. The Lord has blessed, as David has been faithful in making phone calls, and had given us several meetings.

I thank the Lord for my wonderful husband! Monday was our anniversary! We celebrated this past Saturday and had a great time. However, it was the first time I left Joshua. He was with my mom, so I knew He was fine, but I missed him. I cried.

Sunday night we went to a Church and the service really touched my heart. The preacher preached out of Philippians 4. He said to claim verse 13, we must meet some requirements in the beginning of the passage. He said the first one was to stand fast. I pray that the Lord will help me to stand fast in the word and prayer and witnessing. I pray that I will do my part and stay in His will so that He will strengthen me so that I can do all things.

My Precious Son!

Deputation Trail

This past week has gone well. We have traveled over a thousand miles and are now in PA. Not everything has gone as planned (not sure it ever does), and at times it has been stressful, but the Lord has given us more than we deserve. I have definitely been out of my comfort zone and am learning to grow closer to Him and serve Him with a more sincere heart. I thank the Lord that He does whatever He needs to draw us to Himself.

Services at each of the Churches have gone well. David has done an excellent job preaching and presenting the ministry. Joshua has been going to the nursery and has done very well. I have to say, we have a great baby. I even get to sleep most nights! We are definitely already praying for his salvation and for God to use him mightily.

I have been reading in Revelation during my devotions and the Lord is speaking to me about being zealous for Him, hot or cold but not luke warm. I pray to be the Christian I can for God's glory most of all, but also that I may be the wife and mother I need to be. I was challenged at LBC anniversary service when John spoke about his Godly mother. I pray that one day Joshua will be able to say that about me.

Growing in Christ

Wow, this last month has been, well, it's been great and challenging and fulfilling and challenging and sweet! I have enjoyed my precious son so much but am realizing how much I need the Lord to be the wife and mother I need and want to be. I have a long way to go. Please pray for my walk with Christ to grow closer and sweeter. I would greatly appreciate these prayers and prayer for God to mold my heart into what He wants it to be and for Him to give me the desires of His heart. This is my sole desire for myself. I know it will help me to do His will.

God has been so good to us. He has more than provided for our needs and has provided the funds for David to go and visit our field in the next few months. One day David and I were discussing the need for him to go and how much it would cost and that evening we got a check in the mail for just about that amount. What a mighty God we serve!

This month is going to be busy. We leave on the first and will not get back until the 23rd. Sure hope that Joshua adjusts to traveling pretty soon!!