An Open Door?!

Hi Friends! Kelly here...taking a shot at this thing called 'blogging.' Let's see how it goes!

Well...as you know, we have just begun a HUGE journey in our lives. We are newlyweds and will be moving sooner than later. Yesterday was a bit rough for me - just thinking about moving and the financial pressures of getting out there, getting settled, starting a life without jobs yet. At times, I have a peace about it, even when people ask that scary question : "So do you guys have jobs lined up?" I try to play it off cooly and say, "Nah, but we know something will come up..." And I was okay...til yesterday. Lucky for me, God has blessed me with an amazing man who knows what to say to bring me back to earth and calm down. Just like his previous blog, he talked about new beginnings and how, in the Bible, with every new beginning came challenges. Just like the peeps from the Word, we are having our share of 'em as well. But we had a great convo, and I got back to that exciting feeling thinking about our life, house, and family we will created in KC. We prayed for a while and then continued on.

Now to the point - I am asking for prayers from you guys PLEASE!! Brad contacted UPS today about a possible job opportunity when we get out there - he sent an email and called someone and left a message explaining our situation. We prayed that God would open this door if it was meant to be and next thing you know, his phone rang! And it was the UPS lady about a job! They talked for a few and she told him to call back a week before we move and she will set up an interview and a private tour of the hub when we get out there! Well excuse me! Needless to say we are both SUPER pumped about this possible open door. So, if you would please join us in our prayer that if this is God's will then He will open the doors and make it happen. Please pray for peace and comfort as we undertake this big, exciting, scary, unknown journey out west.

Thank you all for your love and support! We will keep you posted :)

Much Love,

"In the Beginning"

"In the beginning God...". These four words reveal to us that every new beginning originates with God. Throughout Scripture God calls people to begin a journey that only they can complete. From faithful Abraham to reluctant Moses, God inspired His people to take a journey that changed them forever. Kelly and I have just begun our God-given journey together and know that we will forever be transformed by the experience. Here is how our journey began "in the beginning God...".

Kelly and I met this past school year teaching together at the same Christian school. God directed both of our lives to that institution where we would work close together on a chapel team. Through the chapel team meetings, we got to know each other and started talking about everything. Not to much longer, Kelly and I went on our first date on October 18, 2009.

The date was absolutely perfect. It was the kind of date that you never want it to end. By the end of that night, I knew that God had brought our paths together and that Kelly was a special girl; the kind of girl that you don't let go. Needless to say that was the first of many dates.

During this time, Kelly and I had the privilege of planning chapels together and doing ministry together as a couple. It was during these times that God revealed to us the awesome teamwork we have together and the impact we could make for God's kingdom. From creating lessons, to developing creative engaging chapel moments, we loved serving God together. Because we were faithful with chapels, God decided He would give us a new journey in the future. A future that requires ultimate trust in Him.

Kelly's student ministry leader asked Kelly and I to move out to Kansas City to help plant a new church. God was leading us to do ministry in a new city, a new state, a new community, and a new climate. This moment would also bring Kelly and I to make a decision to make a new beginning together as a couple.

Before we moved to Kansas City, we decided to take the next step in our journey. We decided to get married! I proposed to Kelly on April 2, 2010 and then it was planning time! There is no doubt God brought this marriage together. Things just fell into place perfectly from Kelly's wedding dress to the perfect reception hall. God's hand was upon the whole planning process and the wedding.

June 18, 2010 was the day Kelly and I began our new beginning created by God just for us. He has given an awesome opportunity to bring the life changing words of Jesus to people who are hurting, struggling, and without hope. We are excited about this journey and know that the road will be filled with many obstacles. But we know and trust that God is going before us to prepare the way for us. As you look in the Bible, every new beginning has its ups and downs but God is always working right in the middle bringing about the victory at just the right time. Every life that we can touch with Jesus' love will overcome all the risks, failures, struggles, and trials we will face.

As our journey continues, we will continue to share what God is doing in our lives and the lives around us. Our prayer is that for everyone we know that you would chase after the journey that God has given you. Only you can complete that journey so take it with pride. God bless you.

Love,

Brad and Kelly Creviston