Mar 18 2014

Aloha

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Aloha! FINALLY I am sitting down (and able to hook up our laptop to wifi) to blog.

We left Illinois on February 7th (I think) and after a long, cross-country road trip and a flight across the sea, we arrived on the Big Island of Hawaii on March 3rd. Praise the Lord! We enjoyed time with family and friends and had wonderful unexpected opportunities to share our story and what God is doing through Mission: Kona Coast. God kept us safe and healthy and we are happy to have arrived in Kona.

We enjoyed a warm Hawaiian welcome at the airport, kukui leis and all, from our KCN ohana. Lots of hugs, kisses from our new friends and family as we meet and get to know staff and members of KCN on Sunday mornings. We have filled our schedule  with a staff BBQ, welcome potluck, meetings with Pastor Ryan about logistical matters, dinner and playdates with the Pauls (the other Missionary Pastor family) and of course trips to the beach and local parks. Lots of alooooooooha!

We were blessed to spend two weeks at the Holua Resort as a gift from friends. It was such a treat to enjoy a furnished, two bedroom house with a pool and space to settle in for a while. Since we arrived (and even before) we have been working feverishly to find a house to rent. At this point, we have experienced closed door after closed door. We are experiencing disappointment and discouragement and had no idea this is what would happen in the first few weeks. Almost all of our time is occupied with searching on Craigslist, talking to local people, making phone calls and sending emails to find a place to rent as close to our mission zone (Waimea) as possible. It is extremely difficult to get settled here. It is also tricky to prove our monthly income since our situation (ie living off of support as missionaries) is so unique and foreign to most people. Tony is beginning to search for a job which may help the housing process. For now, we will be living off of the generosity of our church family and may be bouncing around for a while.

Please pray that we continue to rely on God’s strength. We trust God but living in transition is not easy. Depending on God for our basic needs is different for us and quite a challenge at times. We are hopeful and appreciate your prayers, words of encouragement and support (financial and otherwise.) Your friendship and commitment to us means so much! Thank you for being a part of our team and for your involvement in advancing the Kingdom by reaching the lost.

Trusting Him,

Colleen & Tony

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  1.   Jenniferon 19 Mar 2014 at 2:53 am

    So excited to see what perfect place He has prepared for you. It must something special for so many closed doors. God is with you!

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