On the basis of the doctor’s advice and the progress that I have been making (due to God’s answering of people’s prayers), I decided to jump back into my deputation schedule. I knew that my first ‘assignment’ would be two missions conferences in southwestern PA. I knew that it would have been difficult for those churches to find another missionary to do these two missions conferences on such short notice. But after talking to the two churches, I’ve come to realize that the only way I can do what they are asking of me is if my friends continue to pray. I definitely need to make more progress over the next week and a half if I’m going to fulfill my responsibilities at these missions conferences.
I’ll be going back and forth between two churches that are closely located to one another. On Sunday I will speak in all three slots–arguably, the most difficult day since it will be my first. Then I have a light day where I speak once on Monday evening. But Tues will be quite busy with chapel, a Bible class, and an evening service. Wed will be a little less busy with another Bible class and another evening service. Thankfully, Thu and Fri will bring the conferences to an easy ending with only one speaking responsibility each evening. I’m looking forward to the opportunities of ministry, but I am desperately needing the Lord’s grace and strength to do all that’s required of me.
I also need the Lord’s help as I’ll have to drive 7.5 hours from Grand Rapids to SW PA. I do plan on splitting the trip into two up into two parts to make it easier for me.
In conclusion, I just want to praise the Lord again for how He has answered prayers. I am almost completely free of any medication, and the pain is getting lesser and lesser each day. I’m still trying to rest as much as possible, but I’m thankful for how I can start resuming some of my normal activities. Thanks for all your prayers!
