December 4, 2013 Update

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Pike Family Update

December 4^th, 2013

Here's the news!

• Housing at the YWAM base will be available for us after
  Jan 9^th, 2014
• The Lord has provided buyers for our house who are
  flexible with the timing of the sale.
• We are 37% supported, at $1100/mo!

The pieces are falling into place as we wait on God for the next step. We know He's given us a burden for being more fully involved in sharing Him with those who are without Jesus and without hope in this world. Joining the staff of YWAM Minneapolis for at least two years is a step in that direction. YWAM functions on prayer, letting the Spirit place people in specific missions in His timing and way.

“My self-sufficiency is insufficient!”

Now there's a Gospel statement! This reality is being played out in two very tangible ways for us at this time:

1. With a bulged disc between my lowest vertebrae the Lord has made it clear I won't be providing for my family through my own physical strength any longer. I've been off work since Nov 1^st, but it has been good. I need to learn, in a very inescapable way, that God is, and always has been, our only Provider...
2. ...and that His provision for those He sends as missionaries often comes through His people, the Church. While our own financial sufficiency may last for a time, it is the long-term commitment of brothers and sisters in Christ that will enable us to go where He calls.

Our insufficiency is pointing us to Jesus, to more fully find our life in Him. And that's a good thing.

“For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” John 6:33

Thank-you for taking an interest in us and in the ways God is leading us. Sincerely,

Joel and Renee, Joshua, Rachel, Madelynn and Hudson