This past week has been full of "obstacles". It seems Michael and I have been on the phone or skype every day with another thing that needs to be addressed. But, in spite of what could be viewed as "challenges", we have been able to pray together, to talk together, and (so far) to stay unified in our thinking and in what we feel God is saying to each of us regarding the direction for Hearts United with Haiti. We are also blessed to have our board of directors pretty much in place and will soon be able to consult with them as well about some of these things. Never did either of us realize just how much "work" would be involved with this project, but also how many different things we would be faced with and have to overcome. BUT... that being said, God has been sooooo faithful and has made His way very clear so far to both of us.
Pray for me as we are entering another week where there is a team at the Arris home. Pray for them that their week is blessed. And pray for Michael - he has to register for his next semester of classes on Monday and start classes on Tuesday. This always proves to be a challenge when he has a team in town because he would like to be with the team AND still go to school. The team leaves on Friday- the day I will have a simple proceedure at my doctor's office so I am completely healthy and ready to go to Haiti the following week. So... this will be a crazy week. Then, Ron and I leave for Haiti on Feb. 17 and return on Feb. 22 with Pastor Duval. He will remain at our home for a week and we will be arranging translators for him, meetings, sight-seeing/networking, a time to speak at our church, etc...
So... my title- are these times going to be viewed as challenges or as time to build our faith and our foundation for this organization? We pray we remain true to God and to following His lead- and as we do that we grow in our own faith and assist others in growing in theirs. Nothing takes Him by suprise- He is in control of each and every one of these situations. And we pray that we continue to stay on the path He has shown us and not grow weary in the process. Thank you for your support and prayers! It is a true blessing to be part of Hearts United and to see where God is taking this organization. May He richly bless YOU for partnering with us- :-) We appreciate you- Crystal
"And we know all things work...for them that love God and are called according to His purposes." Praise God He is still working on you and presenting you ways in which you can be stretched and grown. Our prayers are with you Crystal.
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