Recently a friend was retelling the story of the Israelites wandering in the desert, following the cloud by day and the fire by night. She told of how the people had to be ready to move when the cloud moved and willing to stop when it stopped. There are seasons in all of our lives, and sometimes we're put into a season of waiting and being still. That's where we're at right now.
We don't know exactly why God has us back in Ohio right now, but we know it's just a season. We will be going back to Jamaica. God has promised it to us.
On September 8th, there is going to be an inspection at the New Vision City of Refuge by the Work Permit Office of Jamaica. They are visiting to determine why we are needed there. There was recently a change in political parties in the government and sometimes that means a change in the way things are done. We are not worried about this inspection. We are just waiting and trusting God. We are using this time to meditate and prepare for our return.
Many have asked about giving of monthly support. My advice to our supporters is to continue to give, as if we were there because it's really just a matter of time before we return. WE WILL RETURN SOON!
Also, please pray for Jamaica and the children's home as Gustav hits the island. The workers there are making all necessary preparations, but we just need to pray for minimal to no damage of the buildings and safety for everyone. Although we don't look forward to being in a hurricane, we wish we were there with them.
All we can do, and all you can do, at this point is pray and wait on God. "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up on wings as eagles." We hold to this passage of Scripture. We hope you'll take comfort in it as well.
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So where in Ohio are you guys? Would love to see you and have you over for dinner so time. I have every confidence that you will return to Jamaica in God's season and I keep all of you, especially those who remain in Jamaica in my prayers.
Love,
Karen
Friends, this is a problem that others on the Islane are experiencing also. It seems with the new Work Permit rules, the Missionaries are being targeted. The government is looking at us as a contributing factor to the unemplyment being so high. We as a group may need to stand up. Our friends in Negril work for a Ministry that has been here for over 30 years, they have been denied their work permits. The reason given, when they are off Island (usually raising the money to keep the ministry going), the ministry is run well by Jamaicans. The final ruling was that they could "work" for the ministry from their own country with periodic visits to maintain contact with the workers. They are appealing. I hope that your visit goes well and that this isn't a forerunner of future struggles for our Missionary Community at large. Keep us informed, blessings
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