A Chapter Closed

June 29, 2008 marks the last day of our ministry at Calvary Baptist Church in Kaukauna, WI. This weekend has been a time of reflection as we reviewed in our minds the last six years we have been here.

We arrived at the church to find a lovely bouquet of flowers sent to us by the Olson's and the Ollila's from Northland Baptist Bible College. It meant a lot to us to know that they were thinking about us that day.

Sunday morning was the transition service. Rob preached his last Sunday Morning message and then we had the new pastor come to the front with the deacons. A prayer was prayed for our family and the new ministry to which God has called us. Then hands were laid on the new pastor and a prayer of dedication was made on his behalf. It was a touching moment.

We enjoyed the fellowship with church family during the evening service and finished off our day by joining hands around the auditorium and praying for one anther - (a tradition that takes place each month after the Lord's Supper service). It was a fitting way to end the ministry here.

We are now praying for God to bring someone to buy our home and still searching for our new home. It is a time of testing of our faith - for there are so many things that are yet unknown.

Yet, we rest in the fact that there are so many things that are absolutes:

*God will take care of us and provide for our needs.

*Times of testing and trials makes our faith in God grow.

*God's will is always best

As we prepared to leave for home Sunday night God gave us a most beautiful sunset to enjoy. It just seems fitting that I should share with you a photo of the artwork God laid before us on this most unique day.

Your prayers on our behalf are greatly appreciated. Thanks so much for checking in.

Rejoicing in His Goodness,

~The Spurgeon's