Sunday, 03 August 2008

  • Updates from Patrick & Desiree Miller

     

    Greetings Family & Friends,

     

    God bless all of you and we hope you are having a fabulous summer.

     

    Patrick Starting In a New Sales Career

     

    As some of you already know, Patrick left Auto Trader Publishing and AutoExtra.com after over four fantastic years. Cox Enterprises, the new parent Company to Auto Trader, had decided to move all Norfolk VA operation to Atlanta GA. We have no desire to move to Atlanta nor do we feel called there nor have any family or ministry connections. So… Patrick has been seeking a new career opportunity.

     

    As we shared on our earlier post; after a number of months praying and networking, Patrick gained employment with Randall & Richards. This was a huge answer to prayer as it will allow us to relocate to Boone, NC. Patrick can take the work with him, continue working from a home office and also have office space to work from in Boone, NC.

     

    He returned Saturday August 26 after spending two weeks training with his new employer Randall & Richards in Tucson AZ. We have geared up a home office and Patrick spends most days on the phone and the internet.

     

    Randall & Richards is one of the top national commercial collections firms (they collect from companies only, not from private consumer). Patrick will be working to gain new mid sized and large clients for them. If you know companies of any size that can use assistance with their accounts receivable, please refer them to Patrick at 877-654-1234 ext. 7569.

     

    Here is the company website - http://www.rrcollections.com/

     

    Ministry Update

     

    Wave Church Espanol

     

    We have been volunteering with Wave Church Espanol. Our church has started gathering a team of volunteers and inviting visitors to church services held in Spanish. Initially we are meeting in people’s homes, and expect to move into the church facility soon. We now have over 30 people attending each week.

     

    At this point we have people attending who are from Peru, Columbia, Mexico, Honduras, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Our praise and worship is in Spanish. Pastor Teddy Allen preaches and teaches in English and we have live translation through two or three capable volunteers.

     

    We are holding activities to reach out to the Hispanic community in Hampton Roads - Spreading the Gospel, build relationships and improve people’s lives.

     

    You can visit Wave Church Espanol on Facebook at - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Virginia-Beach-VA/Wave-Church-Espanol/18423436764

     

    Wave Church – Live on the Internet

     

    Wave is now streaming our services live on the Internet via ‘SteamingFaith.com’

     

    We have an amazing list of speakers lined up Sunday AM & PM services for the entire month of august. All of our services can now be watched live on Streaming Faith. All of our Streaming Faith broadcasts are in Eastern Standard Time – and they are worth viewing – we promise!

     

    • Follow this link for a schedule of speakers - Wave Events & Guest Speakers
    • We have launched our summer offensive – to bring 1,500 people to the Lord. As of today we are at over 900 since June 1. Please continue to pray that more people come to know Christ.

     

    You can access Wave Church broadcasts on Streaming Faith – to set up a user account at the following link:

     

    Pastor Steve Kelley on Steaming Faith – follow the link on this page titled ‘Add Speaker to Favorites’. You will be directed to set up an account with username and password.

     

    When it is time to tune into a live service; follow this link - Join Wave Church Live

     

     

    Desiree & Ministry

     

    Desiree has resumes and applications with a hand full of ministries that we have a passion for. We continue to seek God and pray that He show us His perfect will. We have been praying since last December; telling God we will go wherever and do whatever He asks of us. The destination is not crystal clear yet, but there continues to be doors opened in the Boone, NC area. Please pray about this:

     

    God is moving for Desiree in the area of networking and support. Desiree has received phone calls and emails in the last two weeks from several senior leaders at CBN and other highly respected ministry professionals. They have provided her with encouragement and offered to be professional references in her ministry/career search. Praise God!

     

    Opportunities exist with.

     

    Grandfather Home for Children – they have contacted Desiree and advised they wish to talk with a couple of internal candidates before having her in. This organization provides Christian shelter, foster care and adoption into Christian homes for children who have been abandoned, neglected or abused in one way or another.

     

    Luis Palau Association – spreads the Gospel across the world.

     

    There are others she has applications with; these are two that we are very excited about.

     

    Volunteer Work

     

    Shelter Rock – the ministry we have been volunteering with. They share the Gospel; feed and clothe the poor of Appalachia. We plan to take another trip and volunteer with them for a weekend in later half of August. For more information on this ministry that we love, please visit their website at:

     

    http://shelterrock.org/index.php?page=1

     

    Sale of Our Home

     

    Our house has been on the market for just under three months now. In that time we had one interested family, but the offer never came through. Yesterday we met with our agent and provided a list of ideas we wish to try in order to market and attract the right buyer for our home. Desiree has begun some researching and phone calls to professionals; gaining information on what it would take to rent out our home. Our initial research suggests we can rent it for more that the house payment. This is not our first choice, because we ultimately want to use proceeds to buy another home where we move. We are in a tough market, so we feel we should examine the possibilities.

     

    Please Pray

     

    • God’s direction into the His perfect opportunity for Desiree
    • For the sale of our home – we believe there is a family that God has planned for our home
    • Wisdom for Desiree & I as we navigate this transition in our lives
    • Open doors for new clients in Patrick’s business
    • Protection over our finances as we have cut our expenses dramatically
    • We continue to see new decisions for Christ and live impacted for good through Wave Church and Wave Church Espanol
    • David (our 12 year old) will be going to summer camp this month – please pray he has an amazing time growing closer to God

     

    New Photos & Videos

     

    Please see link at the top of the page for ‘Albums’ & ‘Videos’ - We have added new stuff:

     

    • Pictures of Arizona – Coronado National Forrest where Patrick spent the afternoon while traveling in Arizona.
    • Andrew Learned to Swim – Andrew swam by himself for the first time without the assistance or a flotation devise or anyone else. We have the video to prove it!
    • Our friends Socorro and Michael – great couple – Socorro was baptized at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront last week. Praise God!

    Enjoy our Picture & Video Archives as well.

     

    We pray God’s blessing on each of you. Drop us a message or email!

     

    Love – Patrick & Desiree Miller

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