Several months have passed since my last newsletter and so much has been changing!
In December, I was assigned as the interim pastor of our church in Korce, Emanuel Mission. Although I had been speaking in the church and helping lead on a regular basis, there was an increasing awareness among all of us leading, that someone needed to take the role as lead-pastor. Our continual hope and prayer is that an Albanian will eventually be placed as pastor of the church. In the meantime we are confident that this new season for the church is God’s plan. For me personally it is definitely a new season which I at look at humbly, fully realizing my need for God’s wisdom and direction. Please pray for us during this season!
Come March I will have fulfilled my one-year commitment directing the Family Care project. I have certainly loved working with the needy people throughout the Southeastern region and have learned a great deal during this past year. Since my responsibilities with the church have obviously risen significantly, I have decided to step down from directing the project. I plan to volunteer when I have time but feel I need to be free to focus more clearly on leading Emanuel Mission, as well as assisting with the needs of our other churches throughout Albania. Please pray that the Lord will send the right person to lead the project!
After spending a year in Albania I usually try to make it back to the States for a month or so to visit. It’s that time again! The decision to return to the States at this time was not an easy one, due to the fact that I am so fresh into leading the church in Korce. However, knowing that summer is fast approaching when we enter our busy season, I believe that March is the right time to visit family and friends who support me and the work here in Albania. I look forward to seeing you and sharing more about this past year!
Much Love!
