True to my word, I am bringing you my weekly update. Last night we had 14 people at Bible Study and that was with 2 families gone! This week was our second week to have worship. Joel is currently doing a study in Acts. Last night he covered chapters 9,10,11. Everyone seems to be taking in every lesson.
This past week we preached in Anacortes, WA on Sunday morning and we were in service with our good friends the Ross's on Sunday night. We had two great services, a backslider prayed through Sunday morning.
I have started training for my new job. I will be working in the cash office for Ross. It is very detailed job and it requires being quick and efficient. Say a prayer that everything goes smoothly and this brain of mine cooperates (it's been a long time since I did that much math).
I will leave you with a picture I captured of Alivia. I was preparing Lasagna for dinner tonight and she was so hungry. She kept walking around the kitchen saying "I want my basagna". After a little while I noticed she was quiet and this was what I saw. She had fallen asleep "praying" for some "basagna".
Have a great week!

Four months Later

Okay, so I thought once we settled in our apartment and got all situated that life would slow down. I thought we would relinquish our old evangelizing routine and find a normal one. I thought I would have time to cook wonderful meals, keep my house clean, sew for my girls, plant a garden, work at my job, prepare for Bible Studies, entertain guests, attend district functions and still have time to Blog. BOY WAS I WRONG!! Why didn't somebody warn me that although I would live like a normal American family time would not slow down and in fact my life would just get busier. I said all that to say I'm sorry my fellow bloggers that it has taken me so long to post again.
I will not tell you every detail of the last four months, but I will give you the highlights.

Family first. We are well. We love Seattle. We have gone to see many of it's sights. There is so much to do in this city. The weather has been HOT and we just got an ac two days ago. They say we are going back to our normal 77 next week. Hurry next week. The girls are growing like weeds. They love their room and never want to leave home. They have made many friends in WA and love being with them. Alyssa starts school next month and she is so excited. Me on the other hand---I miss my baby. Joel has exceeded my expectations as a pastor. He is so passionate at what he does. I love it when I hear someone call him pastor. It's just beautiful. Me, well I have been working as a caregiver but I recently quit my job and I'm going to work for Ross. We are getting ready to go The Apostolic Conference Aug 18th in Madison Mississippi. This is in extraordinary conference for Home Missionaries.

For those who don't know our church name is Church of Acts. We chose that name because we want to pattern ourselves after the early church. We want to be a church that you would find in the Book of Acts. We were having Monday night Bible Studies in our home, but we out grew our little apartment. So we are now renting two school rooms. One for me where I teach in Kids ACTion Hour. The other for Joel and the adults. We have fellowship after every Bible Study where I bring dessert, sweet tea and coffee. Last Monday we had 19 people and that is with a family being absent. We have also started having worship. Our people are really responding. God is doing awesome things. I love being a Home Missionary. It is thrilling to watch God work. You can view our church website at www.actschurchseattle.org. Thank you Bro. Todd Shahan for helping us get our website up. My husband has also joined bloggerville you can view it at joelbean.wordpress.com.

Many of you are praying for us and we want you to know that we feel the effects those prayers and we thank you for your support. We couldn't make it in this great city if weren't for you behind us. Please continue to pray. We are in need of a second vehicle.

My goal is to update on Tuesday's the day after our Bible Study. We get lots of phone calls on Tuesdays from people who want to know how Monday night went. So pray I get some time to type. LOL!

We made It

Here I am writing a post for my blog while sitting in my new home (apartment). We finally arrived in Seattle on Saturday afternoon. The wonderful men from Mt. Vernon, WA met us here and helped unload the truck and put our beds together. A great big thank you to Pastor Ross and his church.
It took about 3 days but we have unpacked and put everything in it's place. I must say we have a beautiful home. We could not have done it without my mom. She has been a great blessing to us these past few weeks.
Our first morning here we woke up to a blanket of snow. It was so pretty although it did not last long. It is still cold and rainy here. I don't think spring will make her appearance her for a little while yet.
I had mentioned to several of you about a position I had applied for here in Seattle. Well, I got the job and had orientation on Tuesday and started work today. Right now until I get a more permanent shift I will just be filling in for other caregivers. I think I will stay busy, buy I really need a more steady shift. Please keep this in your prayers. I know God will work everything out.
I feel like I'm in a dream and I keep checking to see if this really real. We are so excited to be here. I've had so much fun buying things for my house and driving around in my city. Thank You Jesus for all you've done to get us here. I know the greatest harvest this city has ever had is about to begin.
Thank you to all of you who have helped us to get here. Ashley and Amber thank you so much for packing clothes and more clothes. Eddie, Zach and Daddy thank you for packing the truck.
Bro and Sis. Loveland the beds fit perfectly and the girls love them. Those that gave us offerings thank you so much. We were able to buy our bedroom suite (Joel and I have never had one) and put down our deposit for the apartment. You were such a blessing to us. To all who have joined with us in fasting and prayer. Thank you, Thank you. Prayer is the most powerful thing you can do for us. We love and apperciate you all.

WE'RE MOVING

The apartment was found. Old boxes gone through. One of which contained the silly writings of a boy crazed girl who had doodled her love's name and the name of their child in her Home Economics spiral. I will not reveal any names. The new boxes are being packed. Alyssa and Alivia's bed is getting a fresh coat of paint. (A big thank you to the Loveland's for the girl's Big new bed.) The Penske Truck rented (by far the best deal if you are moving across the country). The movers are a bit stressed right now. There is so much to be done and so little time.

We pack the truck on Tuesday and we leave early Wednesday. We are driving to California first to pick up more boxes (oh my stars) and Joel will be preaching at his brother's church in Chula Vista.
We are then off to San Jose to see Joel's Uncle Jimmy and his family. And then on to our beloved city and new home. We will be met by the Pastor and family and men of Victory Pentecostal Church of Mt. Vernon, WA. They will be helping us unload and move into our new home.

The time has finally come and although we have experienced every feeling from exictment to panic we feel a peace that passes all understanding. God is in control and although there are things we are yet sure about, we know "all things will work together for good".
Thank you to those who have text or called to say you are praying for us. You will never know how much of a strength this has been for us.
When I post next I will be sitting in my new home. YEAH!! Love you guys.

House Hunting

We got into Seattle about 6:oo pm this evening and we are now at our good friends the Ross Clan. After 6 hours in the air we are tired and yet anxious for tomorrow. We meet with our realtor in the morning. Mark is taking us around the city and showing us neighborhoods. There is also another contact who is interested in renting to us.
We will be job searching as well. We covet your prayers this week that God will lead us to the right area and provide jobs as well.
This evening as we drove over the hill and saw Seattle before us the reality began to sink in. It was almost a little overwhelming, but as drove into the city I prayed for God to give us a harvest. I felt a peace that God is at work in MY city.
We will keep you posted as things unfold.

Our Last Revival

This week is our last revival as Evangelists. We are in Houma, La with our good friends Chad and Amy Ducote and their new baby Gracie. We had a wonderful service on Sunday and we are looking forward to another one tonight.
Today as I write this post I am filled with a bitter sweetness. The past eight years have been some of the hardest and greatest of my life. Evangelizing has not been an easy life, but it has been so rewarding. There were times when we lived on rolls of change we had been given by Joel's grandparents. Another time we went to buy groceries and had absolutely no money. But out of those times came a deep trust in God. During those times God would require us to lean on him and he always came through. Through whatever hard ache we endured God always made up the difference. It wasn't always monetarily though. We had great miracles happen. We saw blind eyes open, deaf ears unstopped, pain leave bodies instantly, healings from dieseases, deliverance from drugs, acohol,ciggaretts, depression and many miracles we don't even know about. I could never put a price on the worth of seeing a new soul recieve the Holy Ghost. God has been so good to us. I will cherish these last eight years forever.
Next week we embark on a new journey. Joel and I fly out on Tuesday to put a deposit on a home and possibly go to job interviews. We covet your prayers so much. We absolutely want God to lead us as we go. We want God to send us to the right house, the right location, the right jobs. I feel so inadiquate when I think of the job before, but this I know God will not send me where he will not equipe me. Just today Joel, said I can't wait to get to Seattle. That has been the way we have felt for months and now the time has come. We are planning the move for the last week of Feburary. Please keep us in your prayers. We love you all and thank you for your love and support.

I Did It

I did it, I'm officially a Certified Nursing Assistant!!! I took my final examination and passed!!! I have to say it was worth the hard work. I feel good about myself for achieving this goal. Now I can begin applying for a job in Seattle.
We our planning our move for the second week of February if all goes well. We are busy looking for jobs and a home to rent. Say a prayer that God will open all the right doors. I am so excited to see what he has in store for us.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year everyone!! We spent a nice evening at my in-laws home last night. We enjoyed a turkey dressing dinner. Thank you Mom!! And then while the little kids ran through the house creating chaos we adults played Apples to Apples. Afterward we watched a New Years Eve service on-line. We have had a blast being with our family in California. The grandchildren have played and sang and entertained for us. The guys have played Acquire until the wee hours of the morning. We girls have ate, cooked, shopped and laughed. We dread having to leave in a few days.
When I think about last year and all the changes that occurred I am most thankful for God's keeping power. We had some really exciting happenings and then some devastating ones but through it all God has kept us. No matter what the circumstance God has been in control and we came through.
I am excited about the New Year, I can't wait to see what it holds. I know going to Seattle will be challenging, but God goes with us. Just like last year what ever happens God will keep us through it all.
Once again Happy New Year my friends. I love you all and wish you a wonderful year to come and remember what ever happens God is always in control.