YWAM Support Raising Newsletter January 2007

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'`'`'`'`' January 2007 '`'`'`'`'`'`'

Hi !fname:

It was one of the harder things that Kay & Iever had to do in our 27 years of marriage - saying goodbye to our children and grandbaby.Some tears where shed, but we (Kay, Hanna, and I)and they, know we are following our Lord and that His grace will be there for all of us.

When we were in IL in August, we intentionallysought out some speaking engagements and support - and God was so good! During this holiday season,we felt not to do that, but spend as much timewith family as possible, but to pray about anything or anyone that would seek us out for speaking or ministry.Even though there was no notice or promotion, wewere AMAZED and Blessed by the how many incredibleand amazing saints and groups of believers gota hold of us, gave us offerings, and were addedto our faithful core of supporters. This wassuch an wonderful surprise while we were in IL.

The Lord has used many ways to lead, confirm andencourage us - including a the daily devotionalwe use: My Utmost for His Highest" by Oswald Chambers. A year and a half ago when Kay was on the plane leaving our home of 40+ years, she read the devotional from August 1:

http://www.rbc.org/utmost/index.php?month=08&day=01&year=07

In part: "He comes where He commands us to leave. If you stayed home when God told you to go because you were so concerned about your own people there, then you actually robbed them of the teaching of Jesus Christ Himself. When you obeyed and left all the consequences to God, the Lord went into your city to teach, but as long as you were disobedient, you blocked His way. Watch where you begin to debate with Him and put what you call your duty into competition with His commands. If you say, "I know that He told me to go, but my duty is here," it simply means that you do not believe that Jesus means what He says."

Then as we were heading into the days before weleft, again not knowing for sure when we would be back in Rockford and the pain this causes those we leave behind:

http://www.rbc.org/utmost/index.php?month=01&day=11&year=07

In Part: "If we obey God it is going to cost other people more than it costs us . . . "

Here is an update on our transition into Fiji life:

We have received our 3 year work permit/visa. This again was a blessings, not knowing how thecoup would affect the process.

Also - we have found a place to rent. Some missionaries going to Chad contacted YWAM here to see if anyone would want to rent their place while they were in Chad for 3 years. We went to the apartment and Hanna loved it - so we said yes. It isn't in the best part of the city, but we feel it is the place the Lord has for us. It will be a blessing to these missionaries also knowing their place is being taken care of, etc. We will be living in the city, and the conditions remind us of Mexico.

The last week we have been learning as much as wecan. What food to buy, how to cook, where to gofor certain things, etc.

Curt will start some advanced training next weekto prepare for the IWT, Impact World Tour, that willbe in September & October of this year. We willupdate you with the progress of that project as wemove forward. Working with the IWT will give uswonderful opportunities to connect with most ofthe Christian leaders in Fiji over the next fewmonths. These contacts and relationships we aresure will be part of what the Lord uses to helpus and YWAM for the future.

We have also been asked to step in and manage the National YWAM office. Please pray for a quick learning curve :-)

For most people, life is "normal" here in Fijiin spite of the coup. There are soldiers withmachine guns and check points, but we feel safeand welcome. The soldiers smile and wave backto you :-)

We will be getting a phone in our home sometimein February. In the meantime we have a cell phone.

011-679-929-0347

Be sure to check your long distance rate to Fijibefore you call! Also Fiji is 17 hours ahead ofUSA eastern time. (Or in another way to look atit - we are the next day - but seven hours earlier!)

Sometime between now and when the school endsin April we will be looking for the vehicle theLord has for us. Please pray for this need.We will let you know the amount when we have found a vehicle. We have already started a fundtowards this because all of our transitionary needswere met! Thank you Lord for our faithfulsupporters.

http://www.johnsonfamilymissions.org

Blessings,

Curt, Kay & Hanna Johnson

1-815-226-0669

http://www.johnsonfamilymissions.org