February is going by way too fast for me. There is so much to get done before leaving for Alaska. But first, I want to thank the Community Alliance Church for allowing me to share on Sunday. It has been an honor serving you through the coffee shop and it was an honor be given time to share what God will have me doing in the very near future.
With it being February 20th, this makes 1 month till I roll out the driveway and make my way Northwest. There is a lot of mixed emotions involved in this move. One side of me is very anxious to get back to Alaska and continue the work God has called me to, while the other side of me just wishes I could stay and continue my work in the youth group and coffee shop. There has been a lot time of searching the Bible and praying over God's will in this. It has been interesting at how God has continually affirmed me of this stepping out in faith.
At the end of January one of the teens in the youth group wanted to go to a free youth conference. So, a small group of us packed into my Kia sportage and ventured to the youth conference. During the second speaker I started chuckling at how relevant his message was to me. The main message shared how God will lead us when we are not comfortable and if we follow the Holy Spirits leading, He will equip us for the work ahead. One of the teens noticed my humored state and asked what was up. I quietly wrote "Alaska" on my notes and show it to them. They responded back with a nod and affirmed later how they now see why I'm going.
So here is the plan ahead.
March 20th is my planned departure, with March 24th-26th being my arrival days. I will officially be starting my work April 1st (no joke intended with the start date).
Continue to pray as I start packing and put the final plans into practice. Also continue to pray that funds come in to assist with travels and that God lays a hedge of protection on the journey ahead. The last time two times I drove up, God provided times to minister to individuals and to be ministered to. Pray that my eyes be open to God's work, and to be bold in following His leading.
Thank you all for standing beside me. This is really happening, and I am excited and thank God for having you all along with me on this.
Grace & Peace,
Daryl J. Howard
