...was one that we prayed over for some time. Kent had already served with a tremendous group of Christian brothers in South Africa. Let's Start Talking (LST) was a ministry that has been on my heart since we came to Park Plaza Church of Christ nearly six years ago. But taking the entire family just hadn't crossed our minds -- until last year.
Seeing other families make the commitment to go and serve our Lord has been inspiring to us! The seed was planted, and God continued to nurture the seed within us until it was time for us to make a commitment to Him, too. The Sunday that "sealed the deal" in our hearts was hearing Wes Gotcher, a missionary (and his precious wife, Carrie) that our congregation sponosered in Brazil, tell us about the tremendous things God is doing in Niteroi! We knew we wanted to be part of sharing our faith and helping the Kingdom grow in Brazil. Isn't God amazing?!?
Since making that decision, evil has thrown a lot of challenges at us, including a major health crisis within our family. But through it all, God has protected us and continues to bless us beyond what we're worthy of. That's His grace for you! That's the kind of God we serve -- loving, faithful, forgiving.
We're excited that He's called us into action. It's time for the Brook Family to step up and step out -- in faith. Please pray for our family as we begin this journey of servitude..... ~edana
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