What is Home Assignment? Most of us know, missionaries go back to their home or sending country and share about all that God is doing in the part of the world where they are serving. An added bonus is spending time with family, friends and partners in ministry.
Over the last 11 weeks, we have spent time in Louisiana, Oklahoma, Iowa, Nevada, Washington, Arkansas and Kansas. Gavin has also made short trips to Colorado and New York. It has been wonderful and exhausting all at the same time. In our short 12 years as missionaries, we have had this opportunity 5 times. We’ve shared in over 150 Nazarene churches across the United States. That has given us an interesting glance into the Church of the Nazarene. I think all missionaries will attest that we know this is a unique privilege. Like the people of God, each congregation has its own personality and make-up. Some are doing really well, some are hurting, some are struggling, some are older, and some are just starting out. But, it’s a beautiful reminder that we are ALL the body of Christ. We are connected, we need each other and we are meant to live this life in community.
In two short days, we start our 36-hour journey back to Brazzaville. It is District Assembly time across our area of responsibility. This means Gavin will be traveling to preside over these gatherings. Please join us in prayer for safe travels, connecting back into routine well, good internet for the kid’s schooling and our leaders who are on the ground serving Christ in some difficult situations.
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| We got to eat at our favorite restaurant - Taco Cabana |
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| We spent many hours in the car. The kids took many naps! |
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| We got to see family! |
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| The kids got to spend time with their cousin |
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| This is one of eighteen congregations we shared with this summer |
