Thursday, 26 February 2009
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Greetings From Charlotte
Greetings Family & Friends,
We hope you all had wonderful holidays and a fantastic New Year!
Much has happened since our last up date. Desiree is working hard at The Christian Research Institute (CRI – www.equip.org). We have settled into our new home in South Charlotte. David and Andrew are both doing well in school. Patrick was laid off in late January. It is a tough job market out there, but God has shown his grace and provision. Patrick has been on five interviews in three weeks and two companies indicated they will most likely come back with offers.
We enjoyed a Holiday with family – Desiree’s sister Laura and her children came from New Orleans for Thanksgiving and we have been blessed to have her Mom Martha with us for several months. Grandma Martha has been such a blessing. She has been cooking often for the family and all the food is both healthy and delicious.
We have been attending a fantastic church – Calvary Church Charlotte - http://www.calvarychurch.com/site/index.cfm
The church has awesome teaching from scripture, is growing and providing tremendous impact to the local community and missions across the world. David is attending youth meetings and Andrew has joined Awana’s and has begun memorizing scripture.
We have been attending an adult Bible study group – Faith Builders – comprised of about 20 couples many who have children. We have been doing a number of activities and ministry outings as a group. The group has many fantastic families and we are looking forward to making new friends.
Patrick has volunteered as a small group facilitator for a new ministry the church is starting called Crossroads Career Ministry - http://www.crossroadscareer.org/index.php. It is a job and careers website set up as a Christ centered program. We ran down through a list of family and friends we know around the country – it is amazing how many people have been affected by the declining economy. Our church has over 200 members who have been adversely affected by the poor economy. The ministry is doing an awesome job of helping people to know that God has not abandoned them and that He has a specific set of skills and work that we are each designed to do. Small groups are meeting weekly, praying for and supporting each other. Members are also being provided with various workshops and practical tools to help them with their career search. Please pray for this very timely ministry and for those who are seeking Gods will in their employment.
Our oldest son Jonathan married his high school sweetheart on October 5. The wedding was at the Norfolk Botanical Garden and was a blessed event. Jonathan & Lauren are moving from Virginia Beach to Fredericksburg VA for new work opportunities. Lauren will be managing a clothing store at Potomac Mills Mall and Jonathan is working with his father Randy in his construction business. We are thanking God for opening both opportunities to them at the same time.
We think of so many of you very often. We love you and pray for you. Please see the links above for the latest pictures and videos. Please continue to pray for Patrick’s job search, Desiree’s ministry and for our country and communities.
Wrapped in His Grace – Patrick & Desiree
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