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A New Year

7 comments Written on January 27th, 2011 by Rusty
Categories: Dreams, Kenya, Life, Missions, Passion, Updates

Sweet Pea Tuckered Out From Christmas

Here it is and we already a month into 2011. It just seems like yesterday that our precious little one was born, and now she is almost 4 months old. She has grown so much and we are watching her experience new things each day. It is amazing to me how innocent a child is and how dependent they are on their mother or fathers. This really got me to thinking about how many times we try to do things on our own when we should know better. God (our heavenly Father) is always with us and is asking us to lean and depend upon him. As this new year is unfolding, I am learning more and more that to rely on God is something that not only should be done, but something that should be looked forward to. We should look forward to the times when we can’t accomplish something on our own and say God, please help me. Right now we are currently asking God to help us as we plan our return to Kenya, Africa this coming summer and we are looking forward to being at RVA for another year. We would ask that you continue to pray for us and for the finances that we need to come in so that this can happen. It is also with much excitement that I am in the process of forming a business to help churches and businesses with their technology needs. As many of you know, I have been providing for my family by fixing computers, building websites, and getting temporary jobs when possible. All of this has been an incredible blessing and I have enjoyed doing these jobs, but none of them have produced a steady income for my family. Recently, I was given the book “No More Mondays” by Dan Miller from my wife. In his book, Dan talks a lot about finding out what you are truly passionate about and your true calling from God. He then admonishes the reader to form their career around this. Currently, I am still in the beginning phases of forming my business and what it will entail, but I am very excited about all the opportunities that lie ahead. I plan on using my business to help as many churches and organizations learn how to spread the Word of God throughout the world. Please pray with me that as I brainstorm, talk with churches, and share my vision, that everything will be clear and concise. Thank you all for you prayers and may God Bless each and every one of you.

-Rusty

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When Reality Sets In…

9 comments Written on August 25th, 2010 by Rusty
Categories: Dreams, General, Life, Prayers, Updates

mela sogonoAs the alarm clock goes off and my wife tells me it’s time to get out of bed, I wonder, how can it be 6:00 in the morning already. It’s time to go get all the boys up and get them ready for school. In about two hours, I’ll walk down the hill in the cool fresh African morning air and go teach my computer classes… Then I open my eyes and reality hits me, I’m not in Africa. I’m not with the boys. It’s 7:00 a.m. and it’s time to get up and take my kids to public school here in the U.S. It only seems like yesterday that we were supposed to be on an airplane heading “home”, but we are here at home in the U.S. It’s days like this that I really miss Africa and long to be there with all my heart. I know that right now God has us where He wants us and that in order to return to Africa we have to be diligent with the tasks at hand. Many of you may not know that my wife and I are expecting our third child in October and we were advised to stay in the States until our precious baby is born. We know that our God is faithful and just and that He knows our hearts desire is to be in Africa. As I have been really missing Africa recently, I reread the scripture Jeremiah 29:11 in the Message Bible and really like what it says: “I’ll show up and take care of you as I promised and bring you back home. I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.” We know that in everything we are right where we need to be at this time and moment and God will bring us back home. I would like to say a personal thank you to every who has prayed for us and continues to support us on a monthly basis. It is our goal to return to Africa as soon as possible after the baby is born, and we need all the support that we can get, both in prayer and financially.

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Purposeful Passion!!!

No Comments » Written on November 15th, 2009 by Rusty
Categories: Family, Life, Passion, Updates
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What is your passion? Are you faithful pursuing it? Are you doing it on purpose? I am writing this as much for myself as I am for those that may read this. Being a full-time missionary requires a lot of work. When on the missions field, the missionaries life is filled and there is always more work to be done. There is always another outreach, a child to minister, students to teach, etc. Many times when on furlough though missionaries seem to get burnt out, and sometimes even lose sight that they are still on the missions field. (I know that this has happened with us.) What is important to remember is that even on furlough you are still engaged in full-time ministry. You must have a passion for what you are doing. You must perservere and press on toward the goal. Recently I have been working on a introduction packet to send out to churches. It has been a great experience and It has excited me again about everything we are doing. Please pray with us that as we begin to send these out that the will make an impact on those that receive them. Pray with us that doors to speak willbe opened. God knows everything we need and he will always provide.

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Day To Day

3 comments Written on September 9th, 2009 by Rusty
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I have enjoyed being back in the U.S. and reconnecting with lots of people. One of the things that I have noticed recently is how different day-to-day routines are here versus in Kenya. In Kenya I always seemed to be going constantly and was so grateful for the weekends so that I had a break for a few hours. Being engulfed in ministry makes for one busy life.

Since being back in the States, I have the opportunity on occasion to just sit, back, relax and enjoy my family. It is in times like these that I thank God for everything that He has done for me. I am so honored to have a wife that loves and understands me, kids who adore and want to play with me, and relatives and friends that love us and care deeply for us and our ministry.

My hope is, as we continue meeting friends and seeing new people throughout this year, that we will be able to reconnect in a way that is both meaningful and uplifting to God. My passion is for the Missionary Kids in Kenya at RVA and I want to see them become world movers and shakers. My prayer is that God would give me new and inventive ways of sharing with others so that they can see the passion that God has set inside of me.

May God richly bless you this day in all that you do.

- Rusty

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Farewell Kenya, Africa!

1 Comment » Written on July 21st, 2009 by Rusty
Categories: Family, Journal, Kenya, Life, Updates

Farewell Kenya and Africa!! You have been an incredible and gracious home. You have taught us how to love, live, and laugh all at the same time. It is with sadness in our hearts that we leave, but with joy that we know we will see you again. Africa, you have rooted yourself deep in our veins. Our love for you and your people will never cease. God is present with you. To our family at RVA, we look foward to the day that we will see you all again. The friendships that have developed, the memories that have been made. They are now a part of who we are. It is with much gratitude that we thank everyone who shared their lives with us this year, and God willing, for many years to come. We will miss everyone. God Bless and Keep You All!!!!!

MUNGU IBARIKI AFRICA!!!!! (God Loves Africa)

Kwaheri (Goodbye), for now!

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