"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning." James 1:17
We felt a little like horses in a race once January came around, just waiting for the gates to open. It has been a great start for 2008. We are so grateful for all that God has blessed us with, it could only be from Him. We are all in agreement that the Picardie Guest Farm and the hospitality shown to us from Lana & Louie (the owners) is a
gift from the Lord. It is both an exciting time and a time of patience as we wait upon the Lord to use this venue for His glory!
It was a wonderful day when we picked up the new Calvary Chapel Paarl Valley banner and the outreach cards with the logo and service times on them. We couldn't wait get out there and use these tools to invite people to Sunday morning service.
It has been such a blessing to be at Picardie, surrounded by God's beautiful work. The kids get to enjoy their outdoor Sunday school class with plenty of room to explore, it was only fitting to teach them about creation the first week. To top it off, there is air
conditioning in the room we meet in! That is much appreciated in the brutal heat of Paarl's summer days.
Prayer and the Lord's will have been heavy on our hearts in this new season, as it always should be. There has been an extra sense of urgency to just rest in God's plan for our lives and to be in constant daily prayer over this country. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening we experience black outs from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. This is said to be the pattern for the next 5 years. So, with the lights out, the sun down, and Emerson asleep,
I think that God has purposely placed aside any other distractions to just talk with Jesus. Pretty cool!
Anson's mom blessed Joy with a through the year devotional
called "Voices of the Faithful" by Beth Moore. We would like to encourage all of you to pick up a copy as it is filled with testimonies from missionaries around the world. It has been encouraging and eye opening each day. It's still early enough in the year to get started at the beginning too.
We always, always love to hear from you and would love to
know how you are doing and what the Lord has shown you lately. We serve an awesome God!
Blessings & Love,
The Sexton's
6 comments:
Hi Anson,Joy & Emerson!
It brings tears of joy to me to see that you all have adjusted so well over there and that your relationship with God has seemed to reach a whole new level! It's been a transitional time for me in my life as I am returning up to the Northwest next week...which I have been apprehensive about. Reading your blog this morning has definately inspired me though, and encouraged my faith.
Wondering if you guys have a church in Portland? I hope so ;)
Love you all & you're in my prayers!
~Cherbear
Hey guys...
Glad to see the Lord is moving so strongly down there. When I read about what is going on down there it really stirs me to light the fire under my booty. We keep you in our prayers.
Love the Lujans
Hi my precious friends,
How amazing God is!! He has provided a venue for you to meet in and with A/C!!! What a blessing and answer to prayer. I have been reading Pastor Chuck's new book on Prayer - Our Glorious Privilege. It's awesome! And it is taking my prayer life to another level. It's a must read. I will send you one. Am I allowed to do that? I will check with your mom. Emerson and Michael have changed so much and are just adorable. We all love you and are praying for you. You have a birthday coming up Joy. Hope it's as amazing as only our Father in heaven can make it! A big hug from all the Neumanns to you all.
Bless you,
Teri
Thank you for keeping us updated on all that our Lord is doing (in and through you). To see your pictures and read your words stirs up love in our heart for you. We have pictures of you around our home ...which brings us to pray for you as well. So amazed at the changes in Emerson....She's a girl!!!! We are so thankful for your heart for Africa. To God be the glory for the things He has done!
We are praying for you and we love you all.
Paul and Jen
Hi From Noah, Madison, Joseph and Jack... Hello Sexton's... I have been thinking about you guys a lot and wanted to say hi... How is it going? My email is noahb4@gmail.com.. shoot me an email. God is so good and I am finally starting to really understand James 1!! Email me!! Love you guys and we are thinking about and praying for you guys.
Madison is sitting next to me and she says: "We miss you a lot and we hope that you come back sommmmme dayyyyyy" Lol
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