February Missionary Letter

February 2011
“Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia, After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not” (Acts 16: 6-7).
As you read these verses, they may seem out of place in a missionary letter. Paul was intent on going to one place, but the Lord sovereignly did not allow him. God used those circumstances to lead Paul to a different place of ministry. These verses summarize what the Lord has been doing in our lives over the past 2 ½ months. Right before Thanksgiving, we were given some information as to changes that have occurred in New Zealand. These changes seemed to go directly against what we felt God had called us to do. As we began to pray through those changes and do some research, the Lord began to do a work in our hearts. We fully believe that if God wants us in New Zealand, He could move the country to let us in.
However, as we sought wisdom and advice from our supporting churches, God made it clear that He has other plans for our family. Making this decision has been extremely difficult. We have spent over two years of our lives asking people to pray for and support our burden for the people of New Zealand. We still love the people and have a desire to see them reached for the cause of Christ, but the Lord has closed the door for us at this point.
Presently, we are beginning the process of seeking a ministry here in the States. We don’t have a particular place or ministry in mind. We just trust the Lord to open that door for us as we follow His leading.