Some unexpected news March 16, 2009

This would have been just a normal blog post about how my weekend went, but I have some news I need to share sooner or later. Last week my elders from my home church informed me that they have decided, for various reasons, that it is time for me to go back to South Africa. At first I couldn’t believe it, though I knew they weren’t terribly happy with the frame of mind I started the year with, and I was dismayed about  what would happen with my work. I am still rather concerned about how Dr Woodrow will manage and what is going to happen with things like the Adopt a Pastor Project, but the Lord has given me tremendous peace about it. I know, somehow, that this is His will for me right now, I trust my elders and I am even starting to feel excited about what the future holds! I have learned so much during this time in Nampula, have met some wonderful people and have, I think, come to know better what I am gifted for and what I might enjoy and be good at doing. I am awed at the way the Lord has given me peace about this, and can only trust Him to provide for the Woodrows and the Fiel work. I know He will do whatever will most advance His glory! Thank you to all who have been interested in reading about my journey! I guess I will have to change the name of my blog now, huh?