Isaiah 43:1-3, 7, 10-13

But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior... Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth—everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.... “You are my witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me. I, even I, am the LORD, and apart from me there is no savior. I have revealed and saved and proclaimed—I, and not some foreign god among you. You are my witnesses,” declares the LORD, “that I am God. Yes, and from ancient days I am he. No one can deliver out of my hand. When I act, who can reverse it?”
Isaiah 43:1-3, 7, 10-13

Tuesday, January 17, 2006

Send Off Sunday

Our send off Sunday on Jan. 9th was an encouraging and uplifting day, as well as a little sad. We were honored and surprised by a few very special guests that came to show their support. My best friend, Rachel Barnacle, and her mom, Laura Reppart, who were missionaries with my family in Kenya, were able to spend Friday and Saturday nights with us before the send off. Rachel and I had a lot of fun remembering “the good times” and they both helped immensely with the last minute packing of our suitcases.



Van and Mary Ann Harrold from Wichita, KS, came down to see us off as well. Their family has known Josh’s for years and they have been loyal friends and supporters of ours as well. We are so grateful for their friendship, for all the Pampered Chef goodies that Mary Ann has given to us, and for Van’s continual advice and work with our finances.



Our last surprise was the Lopez family, Jenny and their 3 kids, who came from Dallas for the morning service. Jenny and Saul knew Josh in Ecuador and it was wonderful having them there, representing in a way the love and support of Josh’s Ecuadorian family and friends.



Our send-off was complete with vows by us and the church body, prayer and the laying on of hands, and an excellent dinner of brisket along with a power point highlighting the history of our team and elements of our strategy. We are so thankful to have not only the congregations of Austin Ave, and Livonia behind us, but the love, prayers and financial support of so many of our friends and family. We could not be here without you, and we thank God for your lives!
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