Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Moving Plans

Due to Jim’s increased fatigue, recent mild stroke and continued decline we have made the difficult decision to move to Alabama. We will be closer to both of our parents and numerous fellow Christians with whom we grew up with. There is so much we still want to do and desire to do with and for the local congregation here in Philadelphia. We have seen so many grow in leaps and bounds. We pray that the next preacher and his family will do a great work here. We pray that they will seek to build up the church and to continue to challenge the brethren here. We ask for your prayers as we make this transition, not only for our family but for the church here. We pray that we will be able to do much good in Alabama and the congregation here will continue to grow in faith.

Jim plans on preaching when he can. He wants to fill in and help congregations that are without a preacher from time to time. He has big plans…I just hope his body will allow him to preach for many, many more years. We will be moving to the Munford area, Lord willing. We will be on a tight budget and pray that we will have the means to allow Jim to rest and do the work he desires. The children will have to move to a different school (half way through the school year) as we plan to be moved completely by December. Cameron is excited about being closer to grandparents. Julianna is having a difficult time. She loves her school and has been so praised and honored…it will be hard on her for some time. I will be leaving EMCC and hopefully the Lord willing open doors for me to earn some income but still allow me to be able to care for Jim and spend time with him.

We still receive numerous cards and financial gifts. We are extremely humbled by the outpouring of love and help from brethren throughout the world. Brethren from Oregon to Florida, from Malaysia to Macon, MS…it is overwhelming. We are truly blessed and we will never be able to thank each one of you enough.

Please continue to prayer for us. We will keep everyone updated concerning our new address and work when things fall into place. Pray that we will have a successful move that is easy on Jim. We thank each one of you and pray that we will bring glory to God Almighty each day.

My heavenly home is bright and fair I feel like traveling on
No pain nor death can enter there I feel like traveling on
Yes I feel like traveling on I feel like traveling on
My heavenly home is bright and fair I feel like traveling on

Its glittering towers the sun outshines I feel like traveling on
That heavenly mansion shall be mine I feel like traveling on
Yes I feel like traveling on I feel like traveling on
My heavenly home is bright and fair I feel like traveling on

The Lord has been so good to me I feel like traveling on
Until that blessed home I see I feel like traveling on
Yes I feel like traveling on I feel like traveling on
My heavenly home is bright and fair I feel like traveling on

 "He that overcometh shall inherit these things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son."  (Revelation 21:7)