Hello everyone,
Can I just start by saying that God is good, He is faithful and just and true and loving.
He has been the leader of this trip from the beginning. He was there when the three of us stepped off the plane in Auckland with backpacks and a 3 Day rental Car agreement. He was there when we bought our first car, only to crash into a dual tailored tanker trunk 45 minutes later. He was heard in the words of the man (person driving behind us, who witnessed the whole thing) who looked at me as I crawled out of the drivers seat after the impact and said that he wanted us to know that we were what's important, not the car, not the loss of money, but us. We were o.k. and that was what we needed to focus on, just that.
He was seen in Pastor David Dishroon in Tauranga that decided to listen to our story, then to buy us lunch, introduce us to His wife Linda and invite to stay overnight in the guest bedroom with their family, (we still haven't left…).
He (Pastor David) offered us work, a one year experience with them, as we try to get our visas approved so that we can begin LHNZ. It will be a time to learn the culture, and to have a place to come for those still at home. A place to be.
And God is here now as I sit at my desk over looking the Bay of Plenty in Tauranga. I get to spend a season here as the Youth Pastor/ Cosultant of TWC. (Tauranga Worship Center.) He is so great and has provided so much. For that we are thankful.
We also thank you, our church family at Living Hope. We miss you so much. We Love and appreciate all of you. Thank you for the support and encouragement.
Be praying for those still at home, they are carrying so much and handling it beautifully. Thank you for everything.
Love, Danny Joe
9 comments:
Praying for you all everyday.
~shan
Hey guys! I am so excited to hear all that is going on! Tabi had some pictures that you all sent her. It looks beautiful there! Is winter over yet?! I am praying for you guys every day! BE SAFE and God Bless! :)
Love yas!
Carly
Miss you guys like crazy...but am excited for you too. Even though the missing you guys wins out most of the time. Just being honest!! :) Looks beautiful and sounds like you are adjusting just great. Dustin, glad I didn't see your wreck like the time I drove up on the truck that almost went up in flames with you on Gabriel Rd. Love you guys...A. Diane
I love you my New Zealand friends! I miss you, and i am so proud of you! I will never stop being amazed at how God works. Who would have thought NEW ZEALAND...
Love and Blessings,
Faune
Wow I am amazed how things work in God's perfect plan. I love you all and miss you more than words can say but my prayers are with you and i believe in you guys and will continue to pray. Can't wait to see you all someday.
Love you,
Savannah Crouch
Well, first off, I am happy to hear that you guys survived the car crash... YIKES!
Sounds like God is doing some amazing things over in NZ.... I can't wait to see what happens next. I was excited to see a new blog up.
I just know that you guys will be successful over there.... you just have what it takes... and that's important. Just put God first and go with it. :-)
I can't wait until the day I walk through the doors of living hope new zealand. Now, this really gives me a reason to go. :-)
Take care and keep up the great work.
Cheers!
Jennifer
my comment got deleted. sad. I really wanted Danny to see it.
Hey! I get to blog you guys! Computers are just a God thing, aren't they. You tap on a few keys and I get to talk to you. I am so proud of you guys. WE (Gary and I) miss you! Yet, we knew God is doing great big things there in NZ and you are just at the beginning. Danny, in your last blog it was soooo evident that HE is there with you. Dustin, I miss that guitar foot boogy thing you do when you lead worship, but there are so many there who need to see it and find that God is in it! WORSHIP ON BROTHER!
ANd I love how the sun is shining down it's rays on you in the picture "Guys on the Bench"!! LOve you lots! Prayers!
WOW . . . an amazing start to a new chapter in the story that never ends, God's story of love! I'm excited for all of you and can't wait to hear how GOd uses you to change lives in NZ! Don't forget to listen to a little slice of home called "EGG In The Morning" show . . . we'll make sure to share the stories with our listeners. Oh, and by the way Dustin, any music you may write while your there . . . we'd love to share on the show!
Love YA!
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