This past month or so has been a whirlwind: Traveling, selling and giving away our things, visiting friends and family (while avoiding the inevitable goodbyes), fixing things on the house to hopefully find a buyer sooner rather than later, logistically planning our move, as well as living our normal, everyday life of homeschooling, work, church and community ministry, etc. And as these things continue the next couple of months until we actually hop on the plane heading to Kona, we are learning what it is to rest and trust in God, to remove ourselves from the busyness, to lean on Him, to be refreshed and filled by Him, and to be quiet and listen.
During these times of busyness as well as rest and reflection, we are continually amazed by God and God’s people. The support for Mission: Kona Coast and the love we have received from each church is overwhelming. It is wonderful to be a part of such a big community. Each time we enter an unfamiliar building filled with new faces, we begin to fellowship and worship our God and we are no longer strangers; we are truly family.
However, this past weekend we were among our Racine “familia” (where we had served as the minister of youth and worship). We were greeted with hugs, laughter and tears. It was wonderful and encouraging to hear stories of God’s movement in Racine and within the families of Taylor Avenue! I also have to say that Taylor Avenue sets the bar high as far as interaction during our sermon – “Amens”, shouts of “We love you Boyarski’s” and clapping accompanied even our most uninteresting aspects of our presentation.
This bond we experienced and continue to experience with our brothers and sisters in Christ, their stories and our stories have left us speechless and awed. Our God is a living God whose kingdom is at hand. Families are turning to Him. Baptisms are too numerous to count. Marriages are being restored. Physical and emotional healings are being witnessed. Criminals are turning from their crimes and kneeling as intercessors for God’s Kingdom. God’s people are bringing hope and justice to those in need. Holy love is abounding! Revival is here in Wisconsin, the Kona Coast, as well as the other 48 states.
We have been blessed to hear these “God stories” as well as to be a part of these stories of restoration and hope. And we would love to hear more stories. Where have you seen God working and moving in your life, your church, your community? Where have you seen our prayer of “on earth as it is in heaven” being answered? How are you bringing hope, mercy and love (God’s Kingdom) to those around you? Tell your story, God’s story, the story of revival!
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Exciting days! You are in our thoughts and prayers!