The Martin's Blog

“I will seek you in the morning, And I will learn to walk in Your ways, And step by step You’ll lead me, And I will follow you all of my days.” (from Step By Step by Rich Mullins)

God leads and we’re learning to follow. Less than three weeks after we got our visas, the next step God lead us thru was the process of getting a flat in Luleå (a very interesting process from across the Atlantic with only a layout drawing and metric dimensions).  The rental agency approved our application and mailed the lease which our pastor in Luleå graciously translated so we could sign. By June 8, the leasing process was complete.

Yesterday, we followed God thru the process of buying our flight tickets. We leave July 12 from Newark and arrive in Luleå the following day. I think the reality that we’re actually moving is finally sinking in!

God’s also taking us, step by step, into a deeper faith and trust in Him than we ever imagined. We still need to sell our house and van before we leave. Would you pray with us regarding these things? If you or anyone you know is interested in buying either, post a comment to this blog.

I recently had a discussion with someone regarding our ministry where I stated, “There’s no turning back!” We’re committed to following God wherever He leads us all of our days! Why not partner with us and help send our account “over the top?” Your tax-deductible gift should be made out to United World Mission and mailed to PO Box 602002, Charlotte, NC  28260-2002. You can also donate online at www.my.uwm.org and create a user account to track your gifts. You can also set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) there by downloading the form.

Now…back to following.

We have our visas in our passports!!!! YEAH!!!! We had to go to Washington, DC to get them so we also spent some time sight-seeing. I don’t think the girls were very impressed though. When I was a kid, I remember just going in all the buildings. You can’t do that anymore so it wasn’t so very exciting. Oh well.

Now we are packing and our home is rather chaotic!! But we are moving forward.

More good news is that I (Gwen) had a check up with my gastro doctor and everything looks good – no sign of recurring Crohn’s or cancer. Thank you, Lord!

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!! VISA APPLICATION COMPLETED , EMAILED AND RECEIVED IN SWEDEN!!!!

Gwen did a fantastic job re-sending the application after my computer started to self-destruct.

Thank you Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Hangin’ out at Panera Bread sipping iced green tea and using their free wi-fi. I like this joint!

Just a reminder that our commissioning service is tomorrow (25 April) at 5:00 at First Baptist Church of Morrisville (50 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Morrisville, PA  19067). We’d love to have you join us as our church sends us out as missionaries to Sweden. Come be blessed and be a blessing to us!

Come join our celebration as our church sends us out to serve as missionaries in Luleå, Sweden!

Location:

First Baptist Church of Morrisville

50 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Morrisville, PA  19067

Date:  April 25 @ 5:00 p.m. (refreshments to follow)

Thanks for checking us out! On this blog, you’ll be able to track our journey as we head to Luleå, Sweden as missionaries to help Swedes start new churches.