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
Very happy for you guys! So proud of the beautiful young lady you've become. God is going to use your both in amazing ways! Love, Ron and Michele :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you both! What an exciting journey of faith, love and obedience you are about to experience! Russ and I moved 3 days after our honeymoon, so we can totally relate with your new start. The first year was very difficult for us, the relocation, adjustment, and no family close…but our church became our family. Unlike us, it took us a while to “get it” and we are so glad that you already do. You are absolutely correct… “In the beginning was God…” thank you for reminding me of that…He IS with us in our new beginnings and every day in between. I look forward to reading about your journey and how God is going to bless your work, your marriage and your lives.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Holly Brown (Blake's mom)