Yesterday afternoon my husband and I went to meet a Missionary to the Deaf/wife, who is recuperating from a Kidney condition, here in FLorida. This is out of our comfort zones to enter someone's life without an introduction. BUT this is what happened:
I am sure both our hearts were pounding as we walked up the ramp of their home. I could hear mine, and I think I heard Ken's too. The air seemed silently still. We had called ahead so when we appeared, they welcomed us in.
Always interesting to hear Preacher to Preacher conversations. They always talk about what they have done for the Lord, where they have been, how many Churches, etc ..... I know it bothers my husband when the conversation goes this way, but it seems to be a 'man' thing (smile).
I wanted to know HOW he got into Deaf Ministry. I was pleased to hear his story was not dramatic, just everyday leading of our LORD: A sign language course was being taught in his church, he was the Pastor. He knew he needed to attend and learn as much as he could if deaf people would be coming to his church. Then he learned how few deaf actually go to church and how many deaf people there are. So that lit his fire to teach sign language classes in churches so they could share the gospel with deaf people.
Don't ya love to hear how God has worked in people's lives!
When we left them we headed to our Church where my husband carefully, lifted two TV's into our little car. One came from our house and one was from his office. [We had hoped to use them last Sunday as power point presentations - but when he turned them on Sunday they were both fuzzy, so he scraped it and just preached. :) Last Sunday he preached on Marriage and once again encouraged the people to vote YES on Amendment two. ]
We took the one TV back to our house, and the other one we took to a lady in a rehabilitation facility in Avon Park. They do not provide TVs or phones - but you can have them brought in. Well we had visited her Monday night and she was sobbing as the therapy was so very difficult and the Therapist had used words that were offensive to her. [She had knee replacement.] She was very upset, and ever grateful we had come. So Tuesday we brought her the TV so she could catch some of her relaxing game shows and also brought her a diet root beer - her favorite. She was thrilled. As you know, this is all a part of ministry. She and I sang a few songs together in her room, and her room-mate commented how lovely it was.....and ministry multiples. :)
We then visited another lady in a different facility in Avon Park where she receives rehab from a broken hip. It was supper time and we found her in her wheelchair praying over her meal and sobbing to God. It was a holy moment to stand in the doorway and to see this lady literally cry tears as she prayed over her supper and asked for His help in rehab so she can come home. That scene of urgent prayer was such a source of encouragement to us. When the prayer ended, she was delighted to see us and we visited while she ate. Such a precious lady - going through so much pain with her goal just to go home.
There are so many hurting people. God's people are hurting in their bodies and in their souls...Life is hard!...but our goal is to Glorify our Father....until we get HOME!
I LOVE being a Pastor's wife!
I LOVE being a Christian!
I LOVE Jesus!
I am sure both our hearts were pounding as we walked up the ramp of their home. I could hear mine, and I think I heard Ken's too. The air seemed silently still. We had called ahead so when we appeared, they welcomed us in.
Always interesting to hear Preacher to Preacher conversations. They always talk about what they have done for the Lord, where they have been, how many Churches, etc ..... I know it bothers my husband when the conversation goes this way, but it seems to be a 'man' thing (smile).
I wanted to know HOW he got into Deaf Ministry. I was pleased to hear his story was not dramatic, just everyday leading of our LORD: A sign language course was being taught in his church, he was the Pastor. He knew he needed to attend and learn as much as he could if deaf people would be coming to his church. Then he learned how few deaf actually go to church and how many deaf people there are. So that lit his fire to teach sign language classes in churches so they could share the gospel with deaf people.
Don't ya love to hear how God has worked in people's lives!
When we left them we headed to our Church where my husband carefully, lifted two TV's into our little car. One came from our house and one was from his office. [We had hoped to use them last Sunday as power point presentations - but when he turned them on Sunday they were both fuzzy, so he scraped it and just preached. :) Last Sunday he preached on Marriage and once again encouraged the people to vote YES on Amendment two. ]
We took the one TV back to our house, and the other one we took to a lady in a rehabilitation facility in Avon Park. They do not provide TVs or phones - but you can have them brought in. Well we had visited her Monday night and she was sobbing as the therapy was so very difficult and the Therapist had used words that were offensive to her. [She had knee replacement.] She was very upset, and ever grateful we had come. So Tuesday we brought her the TV so she could catch some of her relaxing game shows and also brought her a diet root beer - her favorite. She was thrilled. As you know, this is all a part of ministry. She and I sang a few songs together in her room, and her room-mate commented how lovely it was.....and ministry multiples. :)
We then visited another lady in a different facility in Avon Park where she receives rehab from a broken hip. It was supper time and we found her in her wheelchair praying over her meal and sobbing to God. It was a holy moment to stand in the doorway and to see this lady literally cry tears as she prayed over her supper and asked for His help in rehab so she can come home. That scene of urgent prayer was such a source of encouragement to us. When the prayer ended, she was delighted to see us and we visited while she ate. Such a precious lady - going through so much pain with her goal just to go home.
There are so many hurting people. God's people are hurting in their bodies and in their souls...Life is hard!...but our goal is to Glorify our Father....until we get HOME!
I LOVE being a Pastor's wife!
I LOVE being a Christian!
I LOVE Jesus!
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