Jackie and I are believers who have a life that is blessed beyond belief! We live in Bryan, Texas and both serve in the Brazos Kidz Ministry of Brazos Fellowship in College Station, Texas.
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Chelsea, Aven & Hailey |
Jackie is pursing her life-long dream, and is scheduled to graduate from Texas A&M University in December 2013 (WHOOP!), on top of that she is the Children's Ministry Assistant at Brazos Fellowship, a sister, daughter, mother and wife. Anyone who knows us would tell you that she is the absolute love of my life and I am amazed by her every single day. To say that there was an appointed time that she was sent to me by my God who knew what I needed before I even knew what I was looking for is a gross understatement.
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Isaac |
As for me, I am employed at Hotel Solutions, Inc., an entrepreneur, an encourager of men, the Music Leader for Brazos Kidz, a husband and father; although not necessarily in that order. Between the two of us, Jackie and I have 8 kids... hold on here it goes ... Andrew(22), Isaac(20), Brittney(19), Caleb(16), Samantha(15), Chelsea(15), Hailey(13) and Aven(3). And within the last 6 months we have added two grandsons, Jayden(6 months) and Tre(2 days).
The fact that I am sitting here writing this into, is a clear picture of God's unending, freely-given, unexplainable grace and mercy. If the pictures of all these God-given gifts to us are not proof enough to prove blessings that we have not earned or have deserved let me give you a little background. About two years ago I pretty much denied Jackie from entertaining the thought of going to Africa. Much has changed since then, in both our hearts and our family's focus.
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Samantha & Caleb |
Jackie was made aware of Healing Faith Ministries through friends at our church. She became involved with helping the Segners raise funds and organize events before they left for Uganda. She has continued her support in lots of different ways since then; the highlight, so far, being her trip to Uganda last summer. God had taught me much about supporting my wife and providing her the chances to be who He made her to be in those times she was working to assist Healing Faith.
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Andrew and Jayden |
To step out of my comfort zone, experience God in a new and bigger way, and support my wife fully is why I am joining the Mission Team this year. At this moment, there are many questions and anxious thoughts mixed with some self-doubt... every single ounce of it a part of the process that I find my self in... all a part of the journey. To ask "if I should go?" is the equivalent of a man who has been forgiven all his debts and yet asks "should I forgive my debtors?". (see Matthew 18:23-35). I fully expect that this experience has the capacity to change the direction of much of my family's life ... in fact I honestly hope that it does.
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Shane, Brittney & Tre |
Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” Matthew 9:37-38
Albert, I am SO excited to hear your heart on this and to know that you will be here this summer. We are excited to see Jackie again and for you guys to have this experience together. I know that must mean the world to her. See you soon!
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