Just Imagine
Living in a heavenly place where love abounds, perfect in all its glory. Revelation 21:23
Looking down below to the earth and the people you created. Wars, broken relationships, sickness, poverty, etc abound. These people need someone to intervene and save them.
Genesis 1:1 and Romans 3:23
Leaving the glories of heaven to be born in a stable in Bethlehem. The sounds and smells are a sharp contrast to where you came from. Luke 2:11
Living there among your people, teaching them and showing them the way to life everlasting.
John 3:16 and John 14:6
Loving those who have rejected you and hung you on a cross to die. Luke 23:34
Lifting upward to heaven, leaving your loved ones behind with the hope of your return.
Acts 1:8-11 and John 14:1-4
Looking and waiting for the voice of God to signal for the time for your return to the earth to gather your own. Matthew 24:36
Lord Jesus, what you must have gone through for me and how much you must love me.
Our fall newsletter is later than usual and has a temporary new look. Our computer had a crash during November and the hard drive cannot be fixed. We thought shipping a new laptop with 3 day priority mail would help us stay on track. However, because of the lithium battery it had to go by ship which takes a lot longer time. It has been quite challenge to use our smart phone for business and ministry communicating! But praise God we are up and running again.
We have found these last few months to be a time of testing and trusting the Lord in much deeper ways. Billy continues to teach the adult Sunday School class and Cecilia does the church bulletin. She is also focusing more on home and ministry and is no longer working at the school.
Also during November Billy's car broke down on the way home from work. We had it towed to a garage after leaving it beside the road overnight. We emptied out all his tools in case it was vandalized or broken into. Thankfully it was there in the morning. After tearing the motor apart, ordering parts, etc we were able to get it back after 6 weeks. It is still not running right and is back in a different shop. Keep in mind we are living on an island and repairs and ordering parts are not the same as in the states. Patience!
Through all this we both have seen how God has met our needs, sustained us with one operating car (which stalls quite often), and encouraged us to persevere under difficult situations. As humans we question God's plans but we know He is ultimately in control which helps when life throws you a curveball!! We thank you for your prayers and support.
Most importantly we want to honor God with our lives, especially as we approach this Christmas Season. Time seems to be drawing near for His return and we need to be busy about His work.
May you and your family have a Blessed Christmas!
Love
Billy & Cecilia
