Martin’s Minute

August 01, 2010

It's hard to believe we will be leaving for the US in just over one week. Two years ago we went back to help our oldest son get started in college and now it's time to do the same for our middle son. I'm always amazed at how quickly time goes by.

The past two years of ministry at Calvary have been the two most meaningful years for us up to this point. God has very graciously given us a new vision for the church that we have begun working out and Carrie has been able to start some incredibly meaningful ministries that we did not expect. The first six years were good as well, but it has taken quite some time for us to feel like we are really getting to know the people of Calvary and how we can serve them best. We have developed special relationships and pray that God will use us to encourage many people to know Him better.
     
We ask that you pray for us as we go to the US for the next five months. Please understand that we plan on coming back in January of 2011. I know it seems like a long time, but I'm sure it will go quickly for us and for you. During our time in the states, we will reconnect with family as well as speak at many different churches. People in the states are interested in what God is doing in Bangkok. We will have the privilege of giving them a little insight into different ways God is working and how He has changed many of your lives. We are especially looking forward to spending the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays with our family. We have not been able to do that since 2001!
     
Please pray also for Pastor Gerald Burch and his wife Brenda. They are a wonderful couple that I'm sure you will fall in love with. There is no doubt in my mind that this is the couple God wants to be at Calvary while we are away.
     
This will be another time of transition for Calvary. It can be an incredible opportunity for spiritual growth as a church family. Let's continue to work together to see what God has in store for our future! May God bless you richly.

His,
Pastor Martin