It's hard to believe that our commissioning service has already come and gone. It was a good day spent with family and friends. Since we have a prayer letter coming out soon with an article on the service I thought I'd post pictures here with some different details.
Top Picture - The kids really enjoyed the surprise of receiving gifts in the evening service - We received a Spanish version of O' Love Divine and the Spanish Majesty Hymnal, Brandon got a Wilds Spanish Music CD, guitar book and personalized pencils, Kaitlin a set of piano books, Bethany a scrapbooking kit, Adeline a Suzuki Violin book and tape, Nehemiah a James train (Thomas' friend), Isabel an art kit (she declared it to be candy), and Simeon a shape sorter/hammer toy. In the am service we were given a check for $11,000 that has been accumulating throughout deputation to go towards our outfit and passage. The WMF gave Debbie $200.
Second Picture - Holding the ropes illustration. This was the most memorable time for us. At the end of our deputation presentation, shown in the PM service, we said, "You hold the ropes for us, and we pray you will never let them go." Our hearts were touched as everyone took hold of the rope. We sang and then prayed for our sending church to keep in contact with us, and to remember us in prayer.
Third Picture - The fellowship after the evening service. It was a special blessing for us to have sixteen friends from supporting churches come for the day. We also had Scott's Dad, Step Mom and Brother and Debbie's adopted mom. (clockwise from left) Debbie, Sandy Hagan (hidden by Debbie), Mia and John Vinson, Scott and Simeon.
Final Picture - Probably the most important part of the day. The Bible says in Acts 13:3, "And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away." Our family was brought forward to the platform for the deacons to lay hands on Scott while two of them prayed for our family.
Thank you to Macomb Baptist (our sending church) for praying and giving sacrificially over the past few years. Thank you, Marilyn, for singing a difficult song on such short notice. And thanks also to Joel and Dawn for the duet in the eveing service. Thank you to Frank Newman for taking photos all day, and then going above and beyond to make a scrapbook for us! Thanks also to our videographer for capturing the services on film! Thanks to everyone who brought food for the fellowship on Sunday night, it sure was yummy! Thank you to all our family and friends for spending your Sunday with us! Thank you, God, for the many blessings you have bestowed on us.
It is our prayer that we will bring honor and glory to the name of God as we serve Him in Uruguay. Our praise goes solely to God for all He has done in our lives. What a GREAT God we serve!
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