We sailed through (well, rejoiced through, really) the winter in Colorado, being able to venture outside without hats and mittens, and never forgetting what sunshine looks like. However, I (Kelly) was so used to the required Chicago winter attire, that I often looked around and found myself as the only one dressed like an Eskimo.
Here we are at the beginning of June, and I am reminded of all that has happened in the past year. We graduated from college, moved to Colorado, spent the summer in Poland, and started a new life back home. Through all of this, God has been our faithful provider. We have a lovely home, full-time jobs, family near, and a place to worship and serve. Over these past months of transition and some uncertainty, I have been reminded
God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.
It has been challenging to be satisfied with God in the present, when our hearts are drawn to what He has for us in the future. Read on. Upon our return from Poland last summer, we had a clear knowledge that Poland is the place for us. God is at work there, and we fit into that work. Through our multiple trips to Poland serving as high schools students, interns, and intern team leaders, we became increasingly aware of our connection to the ministry of Josiah Venture there. So, we are embarking on a journey to become full-time Josiah Venture Missionaries in Poland. Even now, we long to be there, knowing that’s the place God has prepared for us to serve. Our applications are in, and we should hear within a month if we have been accepted as Missionaries in Training with JV.
Don’t start throwing us goodbye parties just yet. The process of preparation, training, and support raising could take a couple years, and we still have to be officially accepted by JV. You may, however, go ahead and celebrate the work of God in our lives, and his guidance of our steps into something much bigger than ourselves.
As for now, we will continue to work our “normal” jobs, and dive deeper into serving with the youth group at our church. Over the years God has reminded me to Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness (Psalm 37:3). While Colorado is our land, we will be faithful to our time here.
The theme for English Camp this year is Collision! We are praying that many students Collide with the love of Christ.
This summer we will begin investing in the incoming freshman, and lead small groups starting in the fall. We will keep our connection to Poland by taking some of the youth from our church to Poland June 20-July 5th (We leave a week from tomorrow! So much to do, so little time!). Along with another local youth leader, our team of high school students will be partnering with a Polish youth group to do an English camp. We are thrilled at the opportunity to go back to Poland, and to serve with JV in a new role!
Love,
Kelly
Join us in thanking God for:
His provision
His guidance in our lives
Opportunities to serve at Mission Hills Church
Join us in asking God for:
Financial provision for our short-term team members
Preparation of the hearts of Polish young people we will meet this summer
Patience for God’s timing in our long-term service Stirring hearts of those who may become our support partners in the future.
