Dear Friends,
As I’m sure you are now aware, Jodi and I have resigned from the Student Ministry at Life Church West Monroe, which became effective February 16, 2007.
Jodi and I have put in countless hours and even years of prayer into the direction of our lives, ministry, etc. One of the main prayer focuses during “Life Church’s 21 Day Fast” was for the direction of our lives and ministry. We believe God has made His answer very clear to us during the last week of the fast. We now know and believe the Lord is leading us into a different direction for our lives and ministry.
We can’t even begin to explain to you how thankful we are to have formed so many wonderful relationships during our time at Life Church West Monroe. We have laughed with you, cried with you, prayed with you, and had wonderful fellowship with each of you. Because we love you this decision was very difficult, but we still must be obedient to the Lord’s leading.
We are very thankful to Pastor Joel and Angel for the opportunity to serve alongside them and also for giving us the opportunity to found the student ministry. We are grateful for the hours they’ve invested into our lives upon our arrival in 2003. For almost four years Pastor Joel has been a mentor to me personally and has become a wonderful friend in my life.
We are very thankful to the eldership and leadership that Life Church West Monroe has provided for us and the opportunity to be ordained in December of last year.
We believe the Student Ministry is healthy and we pray the ministry will be able to continue to grow spiritually under new leadership.
On a personal note, Jodi and I are stronger in the Lord now than we’ve ever been. Our marriage is also stronger and more unified than ever.
With that being said, we do ask that you please continue to pray for the direction and guidance of the Lord as he leads us in our lives. We are very excited for the opportunities that await us.
We love each of you very, very much.
His Bondservants,
Beck and Jodi Payne
1 comment:
I will be praying with ya'll that God will direct your steps. We will all miss you, but thankfully we still get to see ya'll! Gotta love family! :) Love, Jeannie
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