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
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Um. Three weeks? I guess time looks a little different when you are young and easily excitable. When you are as old as I am, you consider 3 weeks a flash in time.
I can picture the angel saying: "Lord, Joel and Dess are a little concerned about having to wait 3 weeks for the paperwork to come through." God rolls his eyes and chuckles: "Ewwwww three weeks - how awful. They might have to relax and smell the roses." Seen from the perspective of eternity, three weeks might not seem like a big deal!
If you don't think God rolls his eyes, your God isn't big enough! :)
But seriously, I know it can seem like forever for these things to happen. We're praying for God's best for you - no matter how long it takes.
You guys are funny. Love you!!
Our little girl just turned 3 weeks today, and that went by faster than you can imagine!!!
What kind of "items" are you in search of for this event?
Hey Dad you are totally right. Three weeks can be nothing. But it could also be more than three weeks which is still not much compared to eternity. And yes I believe God can LOVINGLY Roll His eyes at us. So thanks for that I needed that.
Coach,
So My husband and I are starting our own Non-profit organization so we can collect food, clothing, furniture, building supplies, office supplies, ETC. We just can't do any action or much of anything until the paperwork goes through. So we are waiting for the Secretary of State to say we are a Corporation and then we will send in more paperwork to the IRS saying we are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation.
So we are just waiting and waiting in Stockton. It has been killing me because I just wanted to get started. So that is where we are at. WE have a semi-blog site for our corporation. Our Pastor Suggested it for the paperwork we need to send into the IRS. OUr Pastor said to put or pic on it. SO that is the only reason we have our picture on the blog.
it is www.supplyingneeds.blogspot.com
Thanks for your guys support. We love you!!!
Dess
A blog for Supplying Needs. I've added it to my RSS feed. I can hardly wait for your first blog entry.
THanks Dad, WE are excited and waiting as well. I wonder what our first blog entry will be??? Hm thoughts to ponder!!!
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