On Sunday we were officially commissioned to our ministry by our sending church, Calvary Bible Church. This was a very significant day for us that we have been leading up to for many years. In the service we shared our testimonies and the elders, deacons, and missions committee stood with us and prayed for us. We know it is impossible for us to be "lone rangers" in ministry, so we are so glad our church is willing to officially take on the responsibility of encouraging, supporting, and keeping us accountable in ministry.
Sometimes it seems so unreal that we will be getting on a plane in a few weeks to head to Brazil. It is moments like the commissioning service though, that helps the truth sink in. As each day passes we get more and more excited to get established and "dig in" to what God has in store for us in Brazil. Also as reality hits I, Stephanie, am beginning to process more that I will really be leaving my family and all I have known - it can be emotional at times. So many changes all at one time!
Tomorrow we will be making a trip to the Ecuadorian consulate in order to get Jeyson's Ecuadorian passport renewed. Although this does not have to do with the situation with Stephanie getting a visa, we have to do it so Jeyson can continue to get long stays in the US next time he comes. Then on Friday we will be leaving to spend about two weeks in Chicago. We are so excited to return to our college home as a married couple! For now though we are headed out to dessert with Stephanie's family to "live up" our last weeks with them!
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