We hope this gives you a better idea of where in Africa and where in Moz we will be. Pemba is located in the northern region of Moz. on the coast, yea for the beach!
Many have wondered and asked if we are heading to Africa because things here are hard. The answer is, NO! We often wonder why the Lord is having us move there now because things are going so well here. We have seen many people delivered, healed and beginning to walk out the reality of their freedom. These last few months have filled us with awe. We have witnessed many recognize the call of God on their life and begin to move out in obedience. In all honesty we are a bit disappointed that we have to leave right now because so many wonderful and crazy things are happening. But this is how the Lord often works.
So, why are we going? One reason is because we KNOW that the Lord is telling us to, so the first is out of obedience. We are very excited about Africa and can't wait to see what aspects of the Kingdom we will experience once we arrive in Pemba. Another reason is that the Lord is raising others up into their gifts and roles right there in the Portland area. We don't to be a bottle neck for them but rather walk away when things are at there height for all to see that it's not our "ministry" but the Spirit releasing His Bride into the fullness of Christ. The last main reason is that we believe the Lord has given us another son that we need to go bring into our family, Adelino. So Lord willing the next time you see us we will have Adelino with us.
I hope this gives some insight into the "why's" of our life and leaves little room for gossip about the "because".
A side note, the Lord has blessed our family with a Laptop (a MAC, which happens to be the best) so now we can Skype you all. Which I am reminded when the Lord asked me to give the other MAC laptop he gave, me away. He told me, “If I can give you one I can give you two!” Thanks to both individuals who have blessed us with Laptops, it has not been forgotten by the great bookkeeper of Heaven!
We are going to get the best house that Iris has to offer. It will be two bedrooms, two baths, large living room with a large kitchen and dining room. It has a fenced in yard (great for kids and a dog, but don’t tell Emie about the dog) and a gazebo. I understand it use to be the Bakers old house.
Not only these two things but also the Lord is pouring out his blessings in every other area of our life. We have been given language programs for learning Portuguese, Home school supplies, iPOD and travel speakers, luggage, and clothes. Besides these and other things I can’t remember off the top of my head, we have the possibility of connecting with a current missionary in another part of Mozambique who is returning to the States and will need to get rid of his 4x4 vehicle (A Toyota Land Cruiser I believe, for those men who are dying to know what type of 4X4 it is). We are overwhelmed in how the Lord is faithfully putting everything in order.
More to come as more comes or not if He comes!
Blessings
Heath
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