Well, it's been a little while since we last posted (with the move to England and all), so I wanted to catch you up on a few things that have happened the last few weeks.
We were commissioned at our home church, Trinity Anglican Mission, (www.trinityanglicanmission.org) on Sunday, September 16. It was a meaningful and fun (more or that in a minute) time as we reflect back on this journey and how the Lord has brought us to this place.
I still think often on one sermon that Kris - our lead pastor - shared last October on Joshua 3 where the nation of Israel was crossing the Jordan river. He talked about taking risks for God and trusting that the Holy Spirit would do what He's told us He will. It was just another encouraging word from the Lord that it was time to step out in faith.
So, back to the commissioning. When Kris called us up to the front to pray over us, he said,"Johnny and Amy, come on up here." As we walked up the center aisle, Emily shouted out, "And Emily too!" He smiled and said of course her too. Then when we got up on the stage up front, without any hesitation or shyness, Emily started waving to the congregation and blowing kisses! Everyone loved it and half the room started waving and blowing kisses back! (I don't think we'll have any trouble meeting strangers in England!) Kris and the church prayed for us as we go and it was a joyful moment that we will always remember.
We later were prayed for by our Mission Society family which also was a true blessing to us. We are grateful to be part of communities that pray for one another and affirm one another in their callings.
Sidenote: During worship that morning at Trinity, someone behind us took this picture below of Emily and me. She usually is in her class during the service, but was with us for the commissioning this morning. As I was holding her, she raised her hand as we sang in worship. Our little girl has a heart of worship and we know she is going out as a missionary as well!
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