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All Good Things...
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familiar proverb states, “All good things must come to
an end.” In a certain sense, it’s true. Life is a series
of changes, and very few things are permanent. People
change, situations develop, circumstances evolve, and
almost everything eventually comes to an end.
Such is the case regarding our term of missionary
service in France. A little over 10 years ago, we came
to France for the first time and a burden was born in
our hearts for this nation. For the past seven years, we
have been actively involved in missions work through
both A.I.M. and Missionary appointments. Now, the
Lord has given us a new direction for our ministry, and
we must say, “Au Revoir” to a country and to
people that we love.
Although it is never easy to leave a field for which you
have invested several years of prayer and labor, we are
convinced that this move is in the will of the Lord, and
we are excited about the new doors of ministry opening
to us. Starting January 2006, we will be serving in our
new position of Associate Pastor at the
North Cities United
Pentecostal Church. We are
thrilled to be joining efforts with Pastor D.G. Hargrove
and the Ministry Team of this dynamic, revival church,
and we are excited about what God has in store for the
future.
We are honored to have served in the cause of Foreign
Missions, and are confident that we will have occasion
from our new ministry position to be a continued
blessing to Missions in general and to France in
particular. We want to thank you, our Partners, for your
faithful support in finances, prayer, and encouragement
throughout our term of missionary service. We could not
have served without your support, and we are forever
grateful for the confidence that you placed in us,
allowing us to represent you and the cause of the gospel
in the nation of France.
In a certain sense, the proverb is true and all good
things do come to an end. Yet, for the child of God,
there are some clear exceptions. Psalm 100:5 tells us
that “the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting;
and his truth endureth to all generations.” The
prophet Jeremiah lets us know that the Lord’s
compassions fail not, for they are renewed
every morning (Lam. 3:22-23). In proclaiming the
advent of the Messiah, the prophet Isaiah declared, “Of
the increase of his government and peace there shall
be no end” (Isa. 9:7). Through faith in Jesus
Christ, we receive everlasting life, consolation
and good hope (John 6:47, 2 Thess. 2:16).
As children of God, we have this assurance: though
chapters may close in our lives, and some good things
may come to an end; the Lord’s goodness, compassion,
mercy, and truth are everlasting. In His eternal
kingdom, we find everlasting life, peace, consolation
and good hope. These good things have no end!
May God bless you richly for your prayers and support!
The Schoberts
Steve,
Kristin,
Steven II,
& Rachel
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