The calling of God back to your home country as a missionary from overseas is sometimes misunderstood, and understandably so. After all, who wouldn't want to return home just to be back near children, parents and friends?
God has clearly called us back here to minister, back to our home state, not only as missionaries and evangelists, but for Jeff to pastor.
We dearly miss Brazil and the beautiful people there! We miss the relationships, opportunities to share the gospel, our ministries and even the challenges of living overseas! We miss our youngest daughter and son-in-law, Hannah and Jake, who live and teach in Rio at an International Christian school.
If God ever called us back, we would go without any hesitation! WHEREVER He calls us---we are ready and willing to go!
We are continuously reminded by God that He has called us at such a time as this, to spread the gospel, further His kingdom and work alongside His Beloved right here in Annandale, Minnesota in the United States of America!
He taught us so much and changed us immensely in Brazil! He put a passion deep within our hearts for outreach and evangelism. He has given us a great love for his children, desiring that no one should perish! We will never be the same again! And we have so much more to learn...
As we continue walking forward in this calling to the United States, we are truly amazed by how beautifully the spiritual gifting of the body of Christ at AEFC, and our spiritual giftings balance each other! There are no coincidences with God! He knows exactly what He is doing!
We are witnessing the hand of God at work greatly here in Annandale! It's so exciting!!!
As well, we have been encouraged and affirmed by this body so beautifully!
Incredibly blessed to be serving here,
Diane and Jeff