Winter
has come to Central Oregon but there is sunshine in our hearts. Let
us tell you about the joy in our lives.
As
you
know, we have been praying for direction for these upcoming winter
months. We recently finished the season at East Lake Resort and
Cascade Meadows RV Park. Mark met, counseled and encouraged a number
of young summer workers (we cannot share details) whom he would not
have come across any other way. Without even a day's break between
jobs, Mark was offered and began a position as a mechanic at Mt.
Bachelor, the big ski area near Bend, OR. We wonder what God has
in store there. In the bigger picture, potential opportunities kept
pointing us northward; therefore, we moved Bussie to a small trailer
park in the center of Bend.
It's close enough to walk to stores and Mark can walk 2 miles, then
take the Mt Bachelor shuttle to work.
Virginia
continues with opportunities coming out of the relationship with
Stonecroft Ministries. She has been approved as a Coordinator for the
Friendship Bible Connections. This enables her to organize studies
and order materials directly from HQ in Kansas. Even though we've
moved to another town, she continues working with friends we've made
in LaPine and with new ones in Bend. After having several articles
about Girls' Night Out published in the Newberry Eagle (local monthly
newspaper), Virginia has been given a by-line and called a
contributing writer.
Some
of you have asked why we don't tell you more about our plans in
advance. It is the habit of many ministries to outline big plans for
the future in an effort to get subscribers to donate "to the
cause." Psalm
27:1(NLT) advises one not to brag about the future. Often one
never hears any more about it. Did the activity happen, the building
get built, or the conference occur? Of course, we do appreciate it if
the Holy Spirit inspires you to send a donation or become a partner.
But we prefer to tell you what has actually been happening in our
lives and ministry so that you may rejoice along with us as we serve
the Lord. The truth is we'd rather live out God's plan for us, than
make up and promote our own agendas. You may read about events as
they occur in Virginia's
Journal. This is our way of keeping you updated without peppering
you with emails or paper letters.
Thanks
for your continued prayers. Stay safe and warm during the winter and
holiday seasons. We wish the best for you.
Note:
All
bold underlined text are web based hyperlinks to more info. A good
reason to receive and read the online version!
Feedback
from our Readers
Laura
G: It's good to “hear” from
you. When I do take the time to read your journal I am so impressed
with all you are doing! Just that you are taking the time to listen
to what God might want for you and the “out of the typical box”
lifestyle is an adventure I enjoy glimpsing from over your shoulder!
Evelyn
D: I've read the online book
(see prior BBtJ newsletter) and loved it. It put into words our walk
with the Lord these past years. I've told many of my friends about
the book and they love it and are telling others. It has been such a
blessing. I'm starting to read it over and highlight things. Richard
is also reading it. Jake did such a good job explaining truths that
in ways it makes me so sad for the church. Sunday, I grieved at many
things while at church. I had seen them for so long, but didn't have
words for the problems much less solutions. This walk is so different
from the world.
Ivan
P: Hi Virginia and Mark. Nice to see you two prospering. If you
come this way, call. Have tried to read and hit a few of your banners
to help all I can from this end. I did hit a banner this morning for
fun as usual and found a banner "Pagan Decals" or something
like that. It is my guess that it is part of the amazon.com banner,
but it raised my eyebrows a bit. I Love you both very much. You are
in my prayers.
Answer:
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website, we don't have any say over which Google ads pop up. Nor do
we believe in censorship. One just has to overlook it if an ad comes
up that is not in agreement with the tenants of our ministry. Feel
free to click on any banners that catch your eye and you are
genuinely interested in. Don't click on stuff just for the sake of
doing it. We do appreciate that you look at some of the
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Book
Review by Virginia
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years ago, I asked a pastor friend “How do I know that God loves
me?” The answer “You just have to know that he does” didn't do
it for me. I went away in frustration. The answer I was
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