Happy New Year from the Turners!

TURNER END OF THE YEAR UPDATE

(Countdown: 24 Days)  

Since we announced our plans to join To Every Tribe, we have been so overwhelmed by the tremendous support from our family, friends, and church.  From the littlest VBS kids that cheered us on to our elder body that with tears of joy told us, “Of course, GO!”  We are so grateful for Oak Ridge Reformed Baptist.  I have now preached my last sermon as a pastor there, and even had the immense joy of baptizing Amber Kemper the same Sunday. Jessica and I have spent a cumulative 25 years at this church.  These brothers and sisters in Christ have loved us so well and we will miss them all so deeply.

"The mark of a great church is not its seating capacity, but its sending capacity.” — Mike Stachura

I have now shot my last Film the Day Productions wedding and am busy tackling my remaining edits.  This business has been a blessing from God from beginning to end.  I am so grateful for the skills, equipment, and relationships I gained that will be a huge part of my ministry at To Every Tribe going forward, and for my business partner's support and willingness to take the reigns moving forward. 

“He is no fool who give up that which he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.” — Jim Elliot

Almost immediately after we announced our move, God provided an anonymous gift that more than covered all of Lydia's existing medical bills.  Praise the Lord!!  As for our monthly financial needs, “we’re halfway there and living on a prayer!”  Don't let Bon Jovi fool you though.  Living on a prayer is a great place to be because God is good, and real, and in control!  We have just crossed the halfway mark and we are moving forward with our plans to move next month, prayerfully trusting that God will supply all of our needs.  If you would like to partner with us financially in our work at To Every Tribe, please do so at SupportTheTurners.com.

“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.” — Philippians 1:3-5

There is so much more to say, but we want to conclude with just one more exciting update.  We are so thrilled to announce that God has given us another little Turner coming August 2015 to a Texas border town near you!
“The Lord has done great things for us and we are filled with joy.” — Psalm 126:3

We would love to grab a cup of coffee or a bite to eat with you in the next 24 days!  Give us a call, text, email, FB message, or smoke signal and let's set something up!

Thank YOU for your prayer and support!