As many of you know Joel and I have been preaching in Washington for the last seven years. Over the years we have come to love this beautiful state very deeply. In a conversation six years ago with Bro. Clifford Barnett, now the Superintendent of Washington, a burden for Seattle was birthed. During that conversation we learned that in Seattle, a city of 500,000+ people, there was no Jesus name church to speak of. And until last fall when Kirt and Pam Denny were approved there was still no church. We have carried our burden since then not knowing exactly what God was doing. Were we just to pray for the city or was God actually sending us there? Well, the past year God has changed our ministry and more and more we have felt God leading us to pastor. We prayed and sought the Lord and felt like the time was at hand to step forward. Last night we met the Washington District board and they approved us to be Home Missionaries to the city of Seattle.
Our excitment at this point is almost uncontainable. I can hardly sleep at night because I lye there thinking. We have alot of preperation to do this summer. Our goal is to be in the city this fall or sooner. We welcome your prayers and support as we endeavor to reach this great city.
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Congrats on the exciting adventure that lays ahead of you and your family as you plant a church there.
This is such great news! I'm so excited for y'all! We will be praying.
Congratulations! I knew this day would come. You have had the burden for a long time. God will be with you and I expect to hear awesome things! We are praying for you!
I, like Bro. Gene, have felt this day would come for a long time. I'm very proud of y'all and know God is going to do wonderful things in Seattle!!
Oh, this is so wonderful! It's hard to believe there was no truth church in a ciy this large. Congratulations on being a part of something so exciting in the Kingdom of God. You all make a wonderful family and I'm glad to know you! May God bless and direct your path according to his word in this change in your lives.
Eddie and I are so excited for ya'll! We know Seattle has been your burden for a long time. We wish you could be closer, but understand that it is God's will for you to be there. It just gives us an excuse to travel to Washington! Love you lots.
This is exciting news! I know God will use you both in a powerful way to reach that city! Congratulations!!
Congratulations! We are so excited and happy for you all. Great things lie ahead! Keep us informed of the progress. You will be in our prayers!!!
Congratulations on your new appointment to Seattle. I along with everyone else am not surprised. You all will do a tremendous work in a city that desperately needs God. :)
Congratulations! We are excited for y'all and your new adventure.
We will keep you in our prayers.
We love your family!
I am so happy for the both of you! Isn't it amazing how God really does seem to work ahead of us so that when things finally happen we are really ready for them! You will both do a wonderful job. Love ya'll.
Congratulations! We will be praying for you. I know that you all will do a great work.
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