It should have been a terrible day. My teammates blew a tire on the highway in
pouring rain. I had to work (on a
Saturday). Michelle and Jacob are out of
town. But it wasn’t a terrible day. It was a marvelous day! Because none of those unfortunate events even
put a damper on what they each represent.
The blown tire was on a trailer containing the belongings of
the Villanueva family. Raul Villanueva
is coming to work in our Bible Institute. His wife, Alma is coming to direct the home for teenage mothers. Another teammate drove out to help bring them
the rest of the way. Today is the day
the Villanuevas moved across the country and joined our team!
Working on Saturday entailed helping my teammate, Seth lead
a theological education class at our local church. It was the very first class of the first
course in a series of 15. It was a joy
to see and feel the excitement of the students as we start this process that
will take around three years. Today is
the day 25 church leaders began formal theological education!
Travelling three hours on a bus for an overnight baseball
tournament just days after returning from Belgium was not Michelle’s idea of a
weekend. But spending an extended amount
of time with the other parents, dealing with vulgar opposing coaches, and cheering
on each other’s children proved to be a uniting experience. Likewise, the trip allowed Jacob to turn acquaintances
into true friends. Today is the day that
Michelle fell in love with this team of players, coaches and parents and the
day that Jacob REALLY became part of the team!
What a privilege to serve alongside so many wonderful people,
to see the Lord at work in our churches and ministries, and to live in
community.
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and
be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
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