Well, my 26th birthday has come and gone. No jokes, no frills, no hastles. It was a good day. Now, as promised, the big news.

After living “abroad” for the past three years, my wife and I are returning to the Lone Star State. The three years that I have spent in campus ministry have been exciting and frustrating, wonderful and challenging. I have learned great deal about myself (strengths and weaknesses) and I have learned a little more about where I see myself in God’s plan.

This June, I will beging working full-time as the Youth and Family Minister for a congregation in the D/FW area. We are so excited to be back in my hometown and are very much looking forward to starting this brand, spanking new chapter.

We are in Dallas this weekend checking on job stuff for my wife and we made an offer on a beautiful house (not everyone gets a house for their birthday!) roughly 6 minutes away from the church building. We have been able to see God’s hand at every junction of this change. It has been awesome and humbling.

So, that’s where we are at right now. I am trying to finish strong in May so I can begin strong in June. Thank you to all of you who have been praying for us. Please continue to do so.

Peace,
Micheal

BTW, please continue praying for Ellen Martindale. Please, use the prayer pager below at least 2-3 times this week. Let her know that you are praying for her.