I'm sure like most of you we find ourselves saying, "Where did the time go this year? It seems like we just recently returned from our stint in Honduras but it's already been 6 months. As we approach 2010 we like to reflect on what the Lord did and what He might want to do in this new year.
Our family was still in Honduras at this time last year. God did some amazing things while we were there during the year. Golden and I feel that the greatest work God wanted to accomplish was in our own hearts. It was a time of stretching, challenges of a different culture, trials and missing home. But it was also a time of bonding with our family, laughter, trusting God and reaching out to others in Jesus' name.
When we returned in June, it hit home with us that everywhere is a mission field. It could be across the ocean or across the street. People need the Lord! Our passion has remained the same to encourage the saints and challenge unbelievers to trust in Christ.
One thing we also realized is that our family is always our first ministry. We really missed homeschooling our children during the time away in Honduras. We started homeschooling the kids again in September of this year. A good amount of our day is focused on schooling Avalon, Micah and Zachary and chasing our curious 2-year-old Jayden around the house. Sometimes it's very, very tiring but we want to invest as much time as possible with them during these precious years.
In October we were invited to lead worship at a pastors' conference in Cape Town, South Africa. What a blessing that was! We were touched by the stories of what God is doing in the hearts of the people there. We really sensed a true love and unity of the saints in that country. We made some new friends there and we would love to return again.
In addition to our mission trips, we also continue to minister in worship at different local churches in our area. Between raising 4 children, homeschooling and ministering together in the worship ministry, the days are pretty crazy, but we feel truly blessed.
There are always unknowns that come with a new year, but one thing we can know for sure is that God loves us and He is in control. We look forward to how He may lead and guide our family and ministry in 2010.
Thankyou so much for all your continual love, prayers and support!
Many Blessings...Michael & Golden & Family
Our family was still in Honduras at this time last year. God did some amazing things while we were there during the year. Golden and I feel that the greatest work God wanted to accomplish was in our own hearts. It was a time of stretching, challenges of a different culture, trials and missing home. But it was also a time of bonding with our family, laughter, trusting God and reaching out to others in Jesus' name.
When we returned in June, it hit home with us that everywhere is a mission field. It could be across the ocean or across the street. People need the Lord! Our passion has remained the same to encourage the saints and challenge unbelievers to trust in Christ.
One thing we also realized is that our family is always our first ministry. We really missed homeschooling our children during the time away in Honduras. We started homeschooling the kids again in September of this year. A good amount of our day is focused on schooling Avalon, Micah and Zachary and chasing our curious 2-year-old Jayden around the house. Sometimes it's very, very tiring but we want to invest as much time as possible with them during these precious years.
In October we were invited to lead worship at a pastors' conference in Cape Town, South Africa. What a blessing that was! We were touched by the stories of what God is doing in the hearts of the people there. We really sensed a true love and unity of the saints in that country. We made some new friends there and we would love to return again.
In addition to our mission trips, we also continue to minister in worship at different local churches in our area. Between raising 4 children, homeschooling and ministering together in the worship ministry, the days are pretty crazy, but we feel truly blessed.
There are always unknowns that come with a new year, but one thing we can know for sure is that God loves us and He is in control. We look forward to how He may lead and guide our family and ministry in 2010.
Thankyou so much for all your continual love, prayers and support!
Many Blessings...Michael & Golden & Family
