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the Mayers
Sunday, April 21, 2019
He is Risen
Happy Easter.
Today Stephen will find his first Easter basket.. full of little gifts from his parents and grandparents (even his adoptive English grandma). It will be a time of fun and joy... but as he grows we want him to lear That there is more to this day than waking up to find a few treats. We want him to know that this is the day that allows us to wake up with joy every morning.
We were part of a small good Friday service where we took part in the Lords supper and remembered his suffering, because today it's his triumph we want to celebrate.
I often forget that when Jesus was hanging on that cross his disciples didn't know Sunday was coming. They were stuck on Friday all weekend. Sunday morning came and they were still living Fridays pain...
But...
Like we shared during the message on Tuesday, Jesus rose! They went to bed completely different on Sunday night as they woke up. They went to sleep with a faith that wouldn't fail them, a hope that wouldn't leave them and a joy that no one would understand.
It's because He has risen that our faith stands the test and prevails. I love the song that goes 'oh death where now is your sting'
It was lost that 3rd day... when my savior rose from the grave...
We hope your family has a Easter filled with love, joy, and faith that are all unshakable because He lives.
Today Stephen will find his first Easter basket.. full of little gifts from his parents and grandparents (even his adoptive English grandma). It will be a time of fun and joy... but as he grows we want him to lear That there is more to this day than waking up to find a few treats. We want him to know that this is the day that allows us to wake up with joy every morning.
We were part of a small good Friday service where we took part in the Lords supper and remembered his suffering, because today it's his triumph we want to celebrate.
I often forget that when Jesus was hanging on that cross his disciples didn't know Sunday was coming. They were stuck on Friday all weekend. Sunday morning came and they were still living Fridays pain...
But...
Like we shared during the message on Tuesday, Jesus rose! They went to bed completely different on Sunday night as they woke up. They went to sleep with a faith that wouldn't fail them, a hope that wouldn't leave them and a joy that no one would understand.
It's because He has risen that our faith stands the test and prevails. I love the song that goes 'oh death where now is your sting'
It was lost that 3rd day... when my savior rose from the grave...
We hope your family has a Easter filled with love, joy, and faith that are all unshakable because He lives.
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Prayer request
Prayer warriors -
We just got a notice from the US about Eric's sleep machine.
When he got it in June they said they had his connected online so he didn't have to come in for any follow up apts. We also got a letter saying the cost of the machine was covered.
Now we just got a letter and they are saying we either need to return the machine (which is here in the UK) by the 15th of March or pay around $2000.00 for it.
Please pray that we can connect with the company, figure out what is going on and why the miss communication, and possibly save on the price they are quoting- as we can't return the machine because Eric needs it to sleep.
Thank you!
Update:
We were able to work with the medical supply company and they sold us the machine for only 154.00 which is the cost of one monthly payment from the insurance company. Praise the Lord for his favor.
We just got a notice from the US about Eric's sleep machine.
When he got it in June they said they had his connected online so he didn't have to come in for any follow up apts. We also got a letter saying the cost of the machine was covered.
Now we just got a letter and they are saying we either need to return the machine (which is here in the UK) by the 15th of March or pay around $2000.00 for it.
Please pray that we can connect with the company, figure out what is going on and why the miss communication, and possibly save on the price they are quoting- as we can't return the machine because Eric needs it to sleep.
Thank you!
Update:
We were able to work with the medical supply company and they sold us the machine for only 154.00 which is the cost of one monthly payment from the insurance company. Praise the Lord for his favor.
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Let go and know I am God.
I have talked a lot about the verse in the Bible that says "Be still and Know that I am God".
I read this week about the meaning of the word "Be still" it could more accurately be translated "let go"... what a beautiful though. That we can let go of whatever is troubling us, scaring us, freezing us, and weighing us down... we can let that go and let God...
That's the important part there, we aren't just letting go and not caring about it, by letting go we aren't saying its not important, meaningful, or that it won't influence our lives in some way. We aren't called to just let it go and float around the universe hoping that magically it is taken care of.
We are letting it go and asking God to step in and handle it. We are giving God permission to rule in that situation. We are admitting that He can and will handle it better than we can. We are not opening our hands to an empty void we are releasing our fears, wants, needs, and injustices to the hands of a mighty God who wants to fight for us.
Just recently we were given a beautiful example of what letting go and knowing God looks like.
We have a broken dishwasher and the landlord said that it never worked and the estate agents were supposed to tell us that it was being rented that way and since it wasn't fixable and it was to much to remove, he was leaving it (they can do that here).
I read this week about the meaning of the word "Be still" it could more accurately be translated "let go"... what a beautiful though. That we can let go of whatever is troubling us, scaring us, freezing us, and weighing us down... we can let that go and let God...
That's the important part there, we aren't just letting go and not caring about it, by letting go we aren't saying its not important, meaningful, or that it won't influence our lives in some way. We aren't called to just let it go and float around the universe hoping that magically it is taken care of.
We are letting it go and asking God to step in and handle it. We are giving God permission to rule in that situation. We are admitting that He can and will handle it better than we can. We are not opening our hands to an empty void we are releasing our fears, wants, needs, and injustices to the hands of a mighty God who wants to fight for us.
Just recently we were given a beautiful example of what letting go and knowing God looks like.
We have a broken dishwasher and the landlord said that it never worked and the estate agents were supposed to tell us that it was being rented that way and since it wasn't fixable and it was to much to remove, he was leaving it (they can do that here).
The agents never told us this, but they said we just didn't hear them say it (even though it is not on our lease). It became a he said she said situation. We decided we didn't want to push it, though legally we probably could have taken it to courts. But we stopped, because we didn't want to start our ministry or reputation that way (small towns talk). The ministry and what God wanted to do had to be more important than this.. but it still stunk and was still a hard disappointment.
Instead of staying angry and fighting it, we prayed and gave it to God. We let go of our right to figure out the problem and have a dishwasher, instead we asked God that if this was an injustice to us that He would take care of it.
Out of the blue - a few days later - the real estate agent called us and said they were going to follow up and see if the could convince the landlord to just remove it to give us more space. Something they should never offer and be willing to do. That is currently in the works.
Letting go is scary because we are giving up the right to have the control and have things our way. We are trusting that God is able to and will complete what we so badly want to. I encourage you to find small areas that you can let go of and give God - then watch as he shows you that He is God.
Friday, February 22, 2019
Oh the places we will go
Hello,
So we are off on our first real road trip, this side of the pond. A short 3 hour drive north to Oswestry (Northern Wales).
We are here attending our very first GEM UK Field Retreat. We have gathered together with all the other GEM missionaries who are stationed in the England/Scotland/Ireland for a time of renewal.
This is an annual conference where we get together to share prayer requests, encourage each other, fellowship, get some training, and go back to our ministries recharged from this break.
For us - it's not really a break, since we are just starting, but a time to meet people, get questions answered, ask for advice, and not feel alone.
On our way here we got the chance to stop for a quick lunch..where did we stop, you ask. Well I'll give you a hint... in the states we haven't stepped foot under these golden arches in like a year... but here those burgers, nuggets, and fries tasted just like home.
Here's me and Stephen right outside McDonald's in the beautiful February weather.
So we are off on our first real road trip, this side of the pond. A short 3 hour drive north to Oswestry (Northern Wales).
We are here attending our very first GEM UK Field Retreat. We have gathered together with all the other GEM missionaries who are stationed in the England/Scotland/Ireland for a time of renewal.
This is an annual conference where we get together to share prayer requests, encourage each other, fellowship, get some training, and go back to our ministries recharged from this break.
For us - it's not really a break, since we are just starting, but a time to meet people, get questions answered, ask for advice, and not feel alone.
On our way here we got the chance to stop for a quick lunch..where did we stop, you ask. Well I'll give you a hint... in the states we haven't stepped foot under these golden arches in like a year... but here those burgers, nuggets, and fries tasted just like home.
Here's me and Stephen right outside McDonald's in the beautiful February weather.
Please pray that we find encouraging encounters and gain wisdom from those who have gone before us.
Sunday, February 17, 2019
Exploring the new
This has been a busy week. We got to share a testimony on Tuesday, at community lunch. On Wednesday we set up for mom and tot group which Megan attended on Thursday. We got to spend some family time Friday afternoon exploring Wells Cathedral and today (Sunday) we were blessed by our dear friend coming to share the message at church. After which him, his wife along with pastor Kelton and Sharon all joined together for a meal and fellowship at our house.
It was nice to be able to share our home and welcome friends in. Something that I dearly missed the last year was being able to host for those I care for. I am so thankful that the passion I feel for hospitality is being used right now.
God gives us all passions and talents.. some seasons we don't see them being used as much and we can begin to doubt them or feel their wasted. But never believe your God given passions are useless and your talents wasted. God has a plan and a purpose for all he has put in your... the key is in HIS timing.
God bless
It was nice to be able to share our home and welcome friends in. Something that I dearly missed the last year was being able to host for those I care for. I am so thankful that the passion I feel for hospitality is being used right now.
God gives us all passions and talents.. some seasons we don't see them being used as much and we can begin to doubt them or feel their wasted. But never believe your God given passions are useless and your talents wasted. God has a plan and a purpose for all he has put in your... the key is in HIS timing.
God bless
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