Hello there!!! How is everyone doing? We hope and pray that God is blessing you and working in your lives. He definitely is in our lives out in Seattle!!! Recently my mom was able to come out and visit us for a week! What a blessing that was, we had a wonderful time sightseeing and just hanging out. She was able to see where Jeff works and was impressed that I knew how to get everywhere (thanks to my job).
What else is new…well first I will always apologize for not being a better “updater”…. sorry. But know that we value each and everyone of your prayers, support, and encouragement. Really, I thank God that we have family and friends that love us and remember us.
New update – we have roughly 40+ people attending our church, besides our team of 12 that came out here. We have been pretty excited about that…a few families and 20+ adults from either work or random encounters. We are also ready to split one of our house churches into two smaller groups, which is also a testament on how we all love fellowship.
This past weekend God used Jeff as the main man of two events. On Saturday we had a community dinner, Jeff was asked to come up with a menu and prepare it. So, Friday we cooked the meat – teriyaki pulled pork sandwiches. Other items on the menu were an Asian slaw (peanut butter, ginger, cilantro base with cabbage – interesting but delicious) and then I thought of chow mien noodles dipped in chocolate/butterscotch chips with peanuts. IT WAS A HIT!!! We had close to 35 people there…I only new 10. Once again God brought people to this event, so that He could be glorified.
Then on Sunday night Jeff was asked to give the sermon. Currently, Pastor Keith is in the Wisconsin/Minnesota area advocating and raising support for Epic Life Church. Philippians 3:12-20 was the topic that Jeff spoke on. He was a little nervous, but the Holy Spirit spoke to multiple people. Three men specifically came up to Jeff and gave him a hug (one with tears in his eyes) because they were touched/convicted to keep persevering towards the eternal goal.
Pretty powerful weekend! Everyone has been really involved lately, which is exciting. We had our first youth night for the teens, went really well and are planning another event. Service projects are being asked of the church, allowing for us to love onto the community.
Prayer requests:
- Everyone’s jobs – we all know that there are layoffs and cuts – we are all thankful for our jobs!!
- The goals that our church has set – website, ministry preparation, house churches
- Support financially – if God is calling you to give to Epic Life Church – you can give online to www.epiclifegiving.com or
send a check to
Puget Sound Baptist Association
Attn: ‘Epic Life Church’
P.O. Box 3089
Federal Way, WA 98063-3089
Well, once again we love you all and are praying for you. Feel free to send us prayer requests or just drop us notes. Also, thanks again for your encouragement and support.
God Bless You – Jeff and Kari
