On Our Way to Lakeland

Dear friends,

For the last nine months, we have prayed about the positions in which we serve and whether River City is the best place to utilize our gifts. The more we’ve prayed, the more we are convinced that God is leading us elsewhere. I have sought, and was offered, positions as a Sr. Pastor and prayed about returning to northwest Florida. We did not believe that either of these options was where God wanted us. In mid-July, we were asked to consider moving to Lakeland, FL to plant a church. As we’ve continued to pray, we believe that this is the location for us to move and continue our ministry.

We informed the church at the end of July that we will be moving. I continued to serve on staff of River City through August and Vivian through mid-September. I preached my last sermon (entitled Transitions) here on Sunday, August 30. If you would like to hear that message, click HERE

I am writing this letter requesting your prayers as we make this transition. Our current prayer list includes:

1) Finding a house to rent in Lakeland and selling our house in Houston
2) Packing and moving our family
3) Raising financial (Salary) support for the first year of our church plant.
4) Robby as he transitions once again
5) Amber, as she graduates Mercy Ministries in Nashville, and moves to Lakeland with us.
6) Members, yet to be found, of our launch team.
7) Friends for all of us in Lakeland.

Blessings,

Paul, Vivian and Amber