...I'd say we are finally to the point where we are prepared to let "non-related-family" come over to vist, if I can use that term. We plan to do that in the very near future. The family of Christ has been so incredible since we have arrived. Just this past Friday we were invited to dinner with a few couples. We were so excited! It was our second real opportunity to have intimate fellowship with body members outside the walls of the chapel. The time we had was amazing and the soup extraordinary. My oldest son is currently taken by a movie called "The Easter Story Keepers". It is about people who keep and tell the story of Christ...particularly the Easter story. In a way, we are all story keepers. Hearing and telling how God brought individuals to the ministry, brought people together as couples and what is currently happening in lives. It was a real joy to share, laugh, reflect and look forward together with new friends. This is "body life"!! I can't help but hear the song in my head..."I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God...". This move has been easier than expected due to, in part, the outpouring of the body and the welcoming we have received. It is a real testament to the teaching here and the life of Christ being lived out through the church. We are so blessed!
So, our family is doing well. Reese is into everything. He is really getting a handle on walking and I think his first word other than daddy is "uh-oh"! Kind of fitting if you ask me. He has also graduated from the mothers room and is now in nursery. Misty is overcome with joy from this recent development! Grant is getting so big. Sometimes I look at him and can't believe he will be four years old soon.
He sometimes takes us by surprise with some of the things he says. His vocabulary is really expanding. He is never at a shortage of his own stories whether they be of bears, dinosaurs, and most recently teenage mutant ninja turtles. My favorite one of late has been about temptation which he learned from the latest Veggie Tales DVD. I was shocked when he rattled off the meaning of temptation. If only he could follow his own advice sometimes, like when it is nap time but the temptation to jump on the bed and throw the pillows is just too strong! Misty is really getting involved in the women's ministry. She just recently went crazy baking food for the MBC&S open house. I walked into a flour cloud. No, not really...but she totally out did herself. Two crock pots of pasta and 4 or 5 different desserts. She is amazing. It's only by God's grace I'm not 500 lbs. She is also going to help with registration for the upcoming seminar and continues to be faithful to the meetings. As for me, the one class I'm taking this semester is amazing! Pst. Schaller is a great teacher and the content is captivating. I'm already excited about classes next semester seeing as this one just started. That's right, I said classes. Pray that God would continue to lead and guide me as I begin my studies here at MBC&S and that I would be able to run this portion of the race to the end. Leading the early Sunday worship services is going well. There is a faithful team with me and I'm blessed see how God uses us to edify the body. I can't wait to take Grant to see some basketball games at the gym. The MBC&S and GGCA teams are gearing up for their seasons. It should be a great time for both of us. So...that's all for now. As always, thanks for your encouraging comments and continued prayers.With Love in Maryland,
Andrew, Misty, Grant and Reese.
3 comments:
Its so wonderful to have the Turner family in Baltimore. I love how you both took that leap of faith and just allowed yourselves to be available. It is a true practical example of not letting you light be covered, but letting it shine before men. Lets try to get together for some cards soon. Maybe during the Thanksgiving Break. Love you in Jesus.
Hi Andrew et al--Quite an admission you´ve made there: "...we´re ready to have non-family(natural relateds, I presume) over our house..."--it would be my honor and privilege to help you fulfill your word, doing so by arranging 1 or more Corporate Body pot-luck fellowships(approx 10-20 brethren) at your humble abode during my summer stay next year. By God's grace I´ve enjoyed a reputation for doing this, going all the way back to Hartford in the 80´s, and as Mr. & Mrs. Carmen Cane can attest, it´s always a hit(as your own testimony confirms). I actually was short a household or two in your area this summer, so you´ll be an excellent fit---ha ha!! Love y'all and talk to you soon. P. Larry A.
Dropping in to say thanks for allowing God to expand your coasts. Humility is not a record keeper but nothing speaks more greatly of humbling ourselves than allowing our lives to intersect with the multiple individuals that God has called into the Body. There we all get to know the compassionate and merciful embrace of Jesus; this is never detached from the price He paid to make this possible. Rom. 5:6-8 With Jesus' we are all palm readers... Thanks for sharing what you are reading and experiencing because you are holding His hand. Phil. 3:12-4.
In Manchester--York County PA
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