We were having a conversation once that went something like this: “You know, some day we’re going to look around and suddenly realize that everything is taken care of. We’re going to suddenly realize that it’s time…to go.” That time is now.

We are departing for England on Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 1:30pm.

Our house is now up for both sale and rent and we believe that we need to take a step out ahead, into what we know God is doing. All along this journey we have tried to take steps of faith, jumping before we really knew how things were going to turn out. We don’t want the house to be any different. This was not an easy decision for us, but we know we’re going to look back and see this decision as turning point. Click here to read more about this decision and how God led us through the conversation.

In the end, all of our support has been raised (close to $9000 a month and $14,000 in one-time gifts - amazing). We received our visas in three, yes 3, business days. We have had 11 immunizations, seven, yes 7, in one day. We received word that there is a residence available for rent in England shortly after we arrive. Our teammates Robert and Natalie have received all of their support and they have received their visas. They are ready. Our house here in the states is set to sell or rent no matter where we are. Families and individuals are praying. Our families are praying. The outreach teams from our supporting churches are praying. The elders, staff and ministers from supporting churches are praying. People who receive our E*news are praying. Our sending church, First Christian, is praying. Other CMF teams in England are praying. We are praying. You are praying.

So the path has been paved. It’s been quite an amazing, challenging and exciting journey so far. We can’t wait to tell the stories of God’s work in Birmingham. Here we go!