Future Plans
April 6th, 2011 by Zac
As you may know, in October 2011, we will have been serving here in Slovakia for 10 years. As we anticipate this anniversary, we have naturally been looking to God for his next steps for us – primarily whether we should stay in Slovakia or return to America.
Over the last several months we have been presenting this question to God, asking for his guidance. Through a series of strategic responses, we believe that it is God’s plan for us to remain here in ministry for another term. We can’t see exactly how long this will mean, but probably up to 5 more years.
We were already planning our regular visit (every second summer) to the States this summer. But in light of these new future plans, we see several other factors that must be considered.
First, we have a longing to have some extended time with our families after this long time away from home. So we look forward to spending extra time at home focusing on family.
Secondly, we believe we need to reestablish our financial base as we look to the future. This will necessarily mean raising a certain percentage of additional financial support in expectation of these next years ahead.
We are anticipating that this could take some additional months in the States, so we are planning to remain in America from June until December 2011. This will give us adequate time to do the necessary travel and retooling for this next phase ahead.
We have already bought our plane tickets and will arrive in Little Rock on Tuesday, June 7th. We really look forward to being home again and to be with all of you.
We would appreciate your prayers as we make preparations for this plan in the next two months. This includes packing up our present house and putting it in storage, finishing the kids school early, renewing our visas early (they expire while we’re away), selling or storing our car, and our housing in Slovakia for when we return (we have the possibility of building a house).
It will be a hectic couple of months, but we know God is with us and that he gives strength to those who rest in Him.
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WOW! That’s huge news. We’ll continue to support you as you guys move forward. Our hearts and prayers are with you as you navigate all the logistics.
‘Praying for you and sharing in the Joy of His personal Guidance in your lives!
Yeah! How exciting – and overwhelming – and EXCITING! Lots to think about and pray about. We love you!
Zac and Kim….good to hear your news!! If your U.S. travel plans include the midwest, we’d love to have you come and spend some time with us. Our house is always open to y’all, God bless.
Hey there,
We are so excited you are coming to the states for an extended stay.
We would love to have you come to Florida and stay with us, for however long you want.
I don’t think we can make it out to Arkansas.
Love you guys,
Deborah and family
So glad to hear you get to be with family after being away for so long! Know that we pray for you almost daily! We’re in Little Rock right now as a matter of fact at the Air Force Base and the sirens are going off for the 3rd time for tornadoes! LOTS of love!
So glad to hear you will be able to spend time with family! Remember we pray for you almost daily! We’re in Little Rock right now as a matter of fact, listening to the sirens go off for the 3rd time for tornado warnings! LOVE you all tons!
So looking forward to spending time together. I really can’t believe it has been 10 years! Love to you all. Have a Blessed Easter. Love you, Leslie