His Perfect Timing

First let me (Holly) say how grateful we are for our Church! A week ago Monday we met with the Elders and Missions Board at Summit and we were given the opportunity to share with them what God has been doing in our lives. We were overwhelmingly encouraged by their supportive words and prayers. It was a wonderful confirmation from the Lord that He has indeed called us to serve Him in Boston. We have never been as encouraged as we were after our meeting with them.

Probably the most frequently asked question we have gotten in the past week is “When are you moving?” Well… we are not sure yet. Due to the nature of serving with a brand new church plant, we are depending on support raising and God’s provision for our salary. So to answer the much asked question, we are moving when God provides. We have just begun the process and we will keep all of you posted as things progress. Don’t worry, we won’t just disappear.

Ben and I have been struggling with the desire to be in Boston sooner rather than later. We are so excited about what God is doing in Boston and we just want to get all the logistics of moving etc. out of the way. But we have been reminded in a remarkably strong way over the last week that God’s timing is perfect.

This past week we have been involved in some of the most wonderfully challenging ministry we have ever experienced at Summit. We have never felt a stronger need for prayer. We have never felt so needy of God’s strength and wisdom. We have never prayed more for our church, it’s leaders, or the students in the Focus group. We are learning so much (mostly learning how much we still need to learn) and realizing how much we truly need our Father’s guidance, wisdom and strength. It has been a great reminder that God will move us to Boston in His perfect timing and that He is still doing a great work in us while we wait. We are not sitting idly twiddling our thumbs while we wait on God to move. That would be easier, but God is so kind to keep that refining fire white hot while we wait.

Again, we want to thank all of you who have prayed for us, encouraged us, asked us questions, and supported us. We feel so loved by our church and our friends! We praise God for you. 1 Thess 5:16-18 “Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.”