43 people including myself met on Monday to talk, learn, and worship together at our first worship workshop. It was amazing to be in a room full of other people whose heart was to lead worship--something I could totally relate to. We were very different yet so much the same. This sort of workshop has never happened before with these churches--the goal being to develop music ministries that will attract a younger generation of people. It was comforting to see that musicians all the way across the world were just like those in America. It gave me a chance to speak a little more casually. I thank God for all the people in my life who planted seeds in my heart regarding worship. It was like everything I'd learned was meant to give to these people who simply loved the heart of God.
This past week we also took a short trip to Singapore. Besides the much needed break and good food, Missy got to have her ultrasound and the results are in... it's a boy! "Healthy with a beautiful spine and long American legs" said the doctor. The picture on the left is his profile and he's giving us a wave! We're so excited for this new addition to our family and a little friend for Brooklyn to play with. We appreciate your prayers for the ongoing growth of our son.
On a more serious note, as many of you know things are heating up in the Gaza strip which is fueling the fire of anti-war protestors in Indonesia. You may have seen some of this on the news. We are on a safe Island so please don't be concerned for us. Prayer, however, is necessary now more than ever. Because of the obvious dangers, we will not be posting any more pictures of the Indonesian pastors we're working with unless they are in large group pictures. We will also not be mentioning any specific names. We will, however, continue to blog and update you on our family's experiences. Please be reminded that there are over 28,000 islands that make up Indonesia so when you see something on the news regarding this country we are most likely unaffected.
We are very excited about a special meeting we're having tomorrow with our contact and local pastors. We'll be taking communion together and hearing more of the vision and goals for this island's ministry. We will make sure to let them know of all your prayer and support for them.
8 comments:
I'm so happy for you guys! I'm glad that things are going so well!
And YEAH for another boy! What a blessing!
We're still praying for you guys! :)
Congratulations!!! That's so awesome! You're on your way to building your own boy band! (Missy, you can still go-go on the side.) :-)
Praying for you constantly and dispatching those angels (LISTEN TO BILLYE'S CDs!!!) Love you tons!
Boys are so much fun! Congrats!It's so cool to hear about how you can just sit and let everything that you've taken in flow out! The people are very blessed to have you both there to impart. I love hearing what you're doing. Do alot of young people come to the churches or are they still working on getting them? Do you have any sort of equipment? Just curious!
WOOHOO got to love the boys!!!
So happy for you guys...and we are praying for you each and everyday for strength, protection, guidance, wisdom and all the typical stuff.
You guys are blessed!
Congratulations -- I love boys, they are so cool -- after having 3 girls I can't say they are the BEST, but I love little boys. Still absolutely so proud of you guys. Amazing things will be deposited into all of you. The youth, the pastors, the children and YOU!!! What a transformation that is being done in you. Again I'm so proud of you - it's like you're one of my own, stepping out of the boat and obeying His call to go. THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! Psalm 91 is one of the things I pray over you and KNOW that you are COVERED under the shadow of His wing. Safety for you and the pastors. love you and pray for you ALWAYS :O)
Brandon & Missy - Congratulations on finding out its a boy! We will soon be finding out what we're havin'....boy...girl....God has a plan, I'm just so excited to meet these little people. I think we will have some playtimes with the Lyles boys this summer.
I continue to lift you guys up in prayer everytime I'm prompted. I so appreciate your updates and testimonies, thanks for sharing your life in Indonesia with us here in the U.S.
Love you both....oh and by the way, gotcha again....snow ball in your face! Bullseye!
Thanks for the opdate and BEAUTIFUL baby pic!!!(I love it,'long American legs';)hehehe!
Miss you more then ever...
Precious news regarding your babe, all the updates, and other photos you post! We got to see a picture of your sweet family tonight at service. We trust your support here at home base is flooding heaven with the continued prayers on your behalf. We believe every detail will be covered by HIS provision for all HIS people you've been sent for/to. Selah! Your LIGHT is piercing the darkness!!! Much love ~ T & C
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