our week and our news.

Thanks for praying for us this week! God answered your prayers, and so much more. He kept our kids safe, and He used my parents and Shari to serve us by taking care of them.

David and I went to Atlanta on Tuesday morning nervous, hopeful, excited. And the week proved to be one of the sweetest weeks of our marriage. I’m not exaggerating.

We had people who’ve been in ministry for years speak into our life and help us evaluate our gifts, strengths, and weaknesses. They were some of the most loving, encouraging, grace-filled folks I’ve been around. I think I cried at least once every day, but they were good tears.  Healing tears.

We made wonderful new friends who have the same passions as we do (and who are just so much fun!) and who we’ll be able to walk this ministry road with, Lord willing, for the long haul.

And finally, we got a full, official recommendation from our denomination, the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), to be church planters in downtown Columbia, SC.

I’ve waited months to be able to share this news with you on the blog, and I’m so happy that the day has come.

Our new ministry calling is a story that needs to be told, and I can’t wait to tell it.  The fact that we get to spend the next season of our life right here, doing what we love with people we love, is surprising and thrilling, and is a story of God’s faithfulness and kindness to our family.

I will share more soon. I will try to answer your questions, like “what exactly are church planters anyway!?” and “so…what’s the next step?”

But for now, I’m going to put on sweatpants and order pizza and have movie night with my family.

Thank you all so very much! Good night!