“And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” – Mt. 16:18-19
Keyless?
It’s official, the Saavedra family is in transition! Over the last month we have had to say goodbye to students, co-workers, friends, church family, grandparents, our favorite sites and our favorite foods.
We are accustomed to saying goodbye to friends at this time of year. But this time it’s different, since we are the ones leaving, as we head into a year of home ministry assignment in the U.S. The disorientation we feel is like that uprooted and displaced feeling you get after you’ve handed in the keys to your office or home.
Keys abound in Ecuador. In fact, we were given 10 keys just to get in and out of our apartment. And at one point, I (David) needed over 15 keys to navigate my daily routine. Keys give us a sense of purpose and belonging. They remind us of who we are and what is expected of us. And in less than two weeks’ time, we will be keyless.
We are excited, nervous, hopeful and anxious. Our kids have little experience living in the United States. Likewise, Beth and I have little experience parenting in the United States. Please pray for us.
In this time of transition, I have been encouraged by the knowledge that God has provided access to the keys of the Kingdom. Wherever we go, we belong. And wherever we settle Christ has preordained a purpose for our family. We look forward to the new keys God has for us.
It’s official, the Saavedra family is in transition! Over the last month we have had to say goodbye to students, co-workers, friends, church family, grandparents, our favorite sites and our favorite foods.
We are accustomed to saying goodbye to friends at this time of year. But this time it’s different, since we are the ones leaving, as we head into a year of home ministry assignment in the U.S. The disorientation we feel is like that uprooted and displaced feeling you get after you’ve handed in the keys to your office or home.
Keys abound in Ecuador. In fact, we were given 10 keys just to get in and out of our apartment. And at one point, I (David) needed over 15 keys to navigate my daily routine. Keys give us a sense of purpose and belonging. They remind us of who we are and what is expected of us. And in less than two weeks’ time, we will be keyless.
We are excited, nervous, hopeful and anxious. Our kids have little experience living in the United States. Likewise, Beth and I have little experience parenting in the United States. Please pray for us.
In this time of transition, I have been encouraged by the knowledge that God has provided access to the keys of the Kingdom. Wherever we go, we belong. And wherever we settle Christ has preordained a purpose for our family. We look forward to the new keys God has for us.
If change is growth over time, look how they have changed.
Answered
Prayers:
- A college friend has graciously given us his car to use for the year
- The Lord has provided apartment sitters for the coming year
Prayer:
- Still waiting on some paperwork needed to sell our car
- Safe travels
- New relationships
Financial Needs:
- Cost for setting up our new home
- Cost for school supplies and clothes
- A college friend has graciously given us his car to use for the year
- The Lord has provided apartment sitters for the coming year
Prayer:
- Still waiting on some paperwork needed to sell our car
- Safe travels
- New relationships
Financial Needs:
- Cost for setting up our new home
- Cost for school supplies and clothes
New Home
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111 N. President St. Wheaton IL, 60187
630-665-8335
