As of now Joel and I are in wait mode. It is really hard. I thought I was going to pass out or something from all this waiting and being patient (or lack there of). We sent in our paperwork for us to become an official corporation. The Secretary of California is supposed to look at it and send it back. Some one said it wouldn't take to long. And we can't move on until we have the paperwork in our hands and approved!!!
Everyday I would look in the mail just hoping it would be in there. But no, it never came. So one day I decided to check out The Secretary of State website and see how our paperwork was coming. Well it was the most discouraging news EVER!!! On the website it shows Different paperwork and how fast it is being processed. There are 17 types of paperwork. And our category is taking the second longest. It could be more than 3 weeks from now before we get our paperwork in the mail. AHHHHHHHHHHHH. I started Freaking OUT!!! So Joel and I talked about seeing my parents and helping them out at the their house and job. But it didn't feel right. Then we talked about going to L.A. to see if we can hang out and work there. Just to do something. Then I said God I would really like to work at the Church we are members of in Stockton. A behind the scenes job.
Well guess what, a few hours later the pastor's wife approaches me, joel, and another lady asking if we can help out in their everyday nursery. THey are getting more and more kids and need the help. It would be no pay but they could really use the help. I was like Lord you have got to be kidding. But Joel and I went today for a few hours to help out and I loved it!!! The kids were awesome and so cute. I guess we will be helping out there until we can have our own paperwork in our hands and approved.
Also, during a meeting JOel and I had with our Bishop about our paperwork He mentioned that they were having a hard time procuring donations. They would get a yes and then all of a sudden the companies would back out. I jumped at the chance and told him I did procurement at Friend Ships and would love to help. He said that would be great but after ALL our paperwork is competed and approved. So today I approached his wife (since he is out of town for a few days) and said HEY we are waiting on our paper work for the next few weeks I would love to procure items for the church, can I help.
It turns out there is an event in a little over a month and they need some items. So tonight I will be talking with two people about me procuring items. I am so excited and look forward to helping out. I love working behind the scenes.
So I guess we are on hold with our ministry but while we wait we are helping other people/ministries out. God knows and is in control. So please pray for our patience, and that in God's timing the paperwork would go through so we can GET THIS PARTY STARTED. And pray that Joel and I would feel purposeful for God's kingdom EVERYDAY as we wait.
Love all ya'll,
The Butlers
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Quick UP-DATE for Ya'll
Hey Everyone,
Life in the fast lane is just that FAST!!! We hit the ground running when we got to Stockton!!!! We have been here for a week and half and everyday we are busy busy busy or about our Father's Business. We have mailed in some paperwork so that we can officially have a Corporation "Supplying Needs" We have met with our Bishop who helps churches and groups start a non-profit 501 (c) 3 Corporation. It is a lot more work than I had ever dreamed but God is helping us through every day as we do the paper work and all of it's challenges.
We took our trucker's written California driving test to be a California Residents and passed. Both Joel and I had to take 4 tests each to get our Class B California Trucker's license. Praise God we passed on the first time.
Joel and I have been trying to get as much involved with the church as possible. And we are excited what the Lord wants to do with us there.
Because of our living arrangements as of now we go out and eat Subway Lunch and Dinner. I love it and hope this phase doesn't end too soon. Those 5 dollar foot longs are off the hook!!! Some times (once in a while) we will have pizza or a burger just to break up the routine but all in all it is those 5 dollar foot longs!!!
Yesterday God blessed us with an interaction at the Laundry Mat. It was the first time ever for me to go to a Laundry Mat and I was nervous. We accidently put our clothes into the most expensive washing machine. 6 dollars a load we later found they had washer machines for 1.50 a load. Joel left to do some work at the library and I stayed back waiting for the clothes. I read my bible while I waited and the owner's son came up to me and asked me what Church I went to. I told him Victory in Praise. We started a conversation and He asked where Joel worked and I got to tell him that God sent us to Stockton California and we stepped out in Faith to start a ministry to help churches and other Christian ministries. He was excited and asked if he could give us a donation. I said yes. He came back with two garbage bags of clothes and said I could come every week and pick up clothes from him!!! What a blessing I was so excited!!!
I talked to Joel and asked where we should give the clothes to or who to talk to in our church about giving out clothes and Joel said that this Saturday at our Church VICTORY IN PRAISE they are having a clothes give out for the first time!!! Praise God!!! Isn't He so awesome! I am so excited.
So that is about it from us. We love you so much. Please pray for us as we continue to step out in Faith and Trust in our God to supply all our needs as well as help us get His Ministry started "Supplying Needs"
God Bless,
The Butlers
Life in the fast lane is just that FAST!!! We hit the ground running when we got to Stockton!!!! We have been here for a week and half and everyday we are busy busy busy or about our Father's Business. We have mailed in some paperwork so that we can officially have a Corporation "Supplying Needs" We have met with our Bishop who helps churches and groups start a non-profit 501 (c) 3 Corporation. It is a lot more work than I had ever dreamed but God is helping us through every day as we do the paper work and all of it's challenges.
We took our trucker's written California driving test to be a California Residents and passed. Both Joel and I had to take 4 tests each to get our Class B California Trucker's license. Praise God we passed on the first time.
Joel and I have been trying to get as much involved with the church as possible. And we are excited what the Lord wants to do with us there.
Because of our living arrangements as of now we go out and eat Subway Lunch and Dinner. I love it and hope this phase doesn't end too soon. Those 5 dollar foot longs are off the hook!!! Some times (once in a while) we will have pizza or a burger just to break up the routine but all in all it is those 5 dollar foot longs!!!
Yesterday God blessed us with an interaction at the Laundry Mat. It was the first time ever for me to go to a Laundry Mat and I was nervous. We accidently put our clothes into the most expensive washing machine. 6 dollars a load we later found they had washer machines for 1.50 a load. Joel left to do some work at the library and I stayed back waiting for the clothes. I read my bible while I waited and the owner's son came up to me and asked me what Church I went to. I told him Victory in Praise. We started a conversation and He asked where Joel worked and I got to tell him that God sent us to Stockton California and we stepped out in Faith to start a ministry to help churches and other Christian ministries. He was excited and asked if he could give us a donation. I said yes. He came back with two garbage bags of clothes and said I could come every week and pick up clothes from him!!! What a blessing I was so excited!!!
I talked to Joel and asked where we should give the clothes to or who to talk to in our church about giving out clothes and Joel said that this Saturday at our Church VICTORY IN PRAISE they are having a clothes give out for the first time!!! Praise God!!! Isn't He so awesome! I am so excited.
So that is about it from us. We love you so much. Please pray for us as we continue to step out in Faith and Trust in our God to supply all our needs as well as help us get His Ministry started "Supplying Needs"
God Bless,
The Butlers
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