Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Moving Update...

Well, rather than throwing some burgers on the grill, Charity and I spent most of Memorial Day packing up our stuff. We have two weeks before we leave Indiana and as most of you know, we like to be prepared. We worked hard but still had time in the evening to watch a hockey game. The Lord has really blessed us in the last week. After having our house on the market for only 7 days, last Friday we received an offer and accepted it. Tentatively our closing date is June 18th. This is a HUGE answer to prayer and we continue to pray that everything will go smooth. Everything seems to be working out quite well. As Proverbs 16:9 says, "The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." Truly the Lord has led us so faithfully.
One of the wonderful parts of moving is changing addresses, so here is our new address information:

Matt & Charity Bradshaw
8201 Golf Course Rd. NW #D3, #114
Albuquerque, NM 87120

E-mail: mattandchar@gmail.com

Thanks for all your words of encouragement and support. We are excited to begin a new chapter in our lives!

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Important announcement!!! We are not pregnant, but...

On Monday evening, Sagebrush Community Church in Albuquerque, NM, offered me (Matt) a position as their new Missions Pastor! After Charity and I did some yelling, hooping, and hollering, I have accepted the position and am so eager to get started on this dream job. Truly, talk about a dream come true. Listen to this. Three years ago, I had a class assignment requiring me to create a missions ministry from scratch. Who would have known that a very similar ministry would come to fruition in my life?! How soon will this happen, you ask? Sooner than you think, my friend! In the second week of June, the Bradshaw's will be returning to Albuquerque! We are so excited! Don't worry...I have not forsaken my education; I will be able to complete my degree online over the next year or so. We will be sad to leave the friends we have made over the past three years here in Kentuckiana, but also recognize this amazing opportunity to do something we have longed to do for a while now! With a heart for both Sagebrush and Missions, we could not have asked for more! God is so good! He truly does give you the desires of your heart when you seek Him. We are so grateful to Sagebrush, the elders, and the pastor Todd, who have been so generous, kind, and welcoming.We will give more info later, but for now, thank you for your prayers and support!