"For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light do we see light." Psalm 36:9
"So, if you haven't noticed, I have been a bit quiet on my blog as of late. I figured it was time to put to "blog post" what many already know in person; our ministry at Cloverdale has come to an end.
The end of last month, Bryan, another pastor on staff, and an elder at Cloverdale Baptist Church all stepped down. To go into detail here would not be profitable and I in no way want to slander those involved, as it is of a personal nature; but we could not biblically reconcile God’s Word with the decisions that were being made by church leaders as they relate to the situation at hand. After seeking the wise council of many, including those in pastoral ministry, we knew we could not continue to serve here under the present circumstances.
We are not sure what it means for our future. We are crushed to have to leave a church full of people we love...but we are also full of peace because we trust what God's Word says, and we know that He will take care of us (Prov. 3:5-6). I feel sad telling you all this because we have been through it all before, and it might look as though churches are "messed up" (or maybe that Bryan is messed up). But we know that "church" is God's plan...and it is a beautiful, wonderful plan when we do it His way.
We LOVE serving at the Lord’s church, ministering to His people, and personally growing in the Word of God; and Bryan loves studying and teaching God's Word. We feel so blessed that Jesus has called us to serve in the church, and are trusting that He will do what is best for our family, whatever that might be.
We can legally be in Canada till March and we plan on staying here until then, since we have no other place to go right now; and we want the kids to be in school as long as possible. We are open to any "lead" you might have, so don't hesitate to email or call!"
"Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain."
I Corinthians 15:58
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"Meanwhile, the moment we get tired in the waiting, God's Spirit is right alongside helping us along. If we don't know how or what to pray, it doesn't matter. He does our praying in and for us, making prayer out of our wordless sighs, our aching groans. He knows us far better than we know ourselves, knows our pregnant condition, and keeps us present before God. That's why we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good." Romans 8:26-28 (The Message)
“God is God. Because he is God, He is worthy of my trust and obedience. I will find rest nowhere but in His holy will that is unspeakably beyond my largest notions of what he is up to.”
― Elisabeth Elliot
Know that I am praying for you and your family and that God will guide and direct you as you seek His will.
Lori
Remember His faithfulness to you and your family in the trials and difficulties of the past. Remember how He has so AWESOMELY (is that a word?) provided for you, in so many ways! He will continue to do so. He is leading you, He will provide, and He will plant you---once again---exactly where He wants you and your family---for His good purposes!
Praying for you, sister! And I miss you guys, too!
Much love,
Linda
And Lori, I loved the quote! So appreciate all of your prayers!!!