We shared this on social media but realized that some of you may only get a "glimpse" into the life of the Pichura's though this blog. So, here is an update to bring you, well, up to date ;)
The time has come for the Pichura’s to make their way back to the United States. There is not one specific reason…but when you take several factors into account…it’s growing more and more difficult for our family to continue to minister in Canada, though we love (so very much!) our church family here. With six teenagers in the house and none of them able to work, we are having to get a bit creative with time and resources ;) In addition, Grace and Micah both graduate this year and will need to head back to the US to go to school. Right behind them are Samuel and Faith. So, on a personal note, we are realizing the long-term realities and problems this creates. Of course, there is nothing too big that God’s hand cannot reach and meet the needs of, but we are seeking to walk wisely in this, as well.
With all that said, if you know of a church that is looking for a pastor, we’d love to know more. Sometimes, “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know”…and we’d be grateful to hear from you. :) Ultimately, we know the King of kings and the Lord of lords who is sovereign over all and we trust in Him, knowing that He will unfold His plan for us…even if it looks different than the way we might plan it. We covet your prayers!
We love Spurgeon’s commentary on Numbers 9:18 “At the Lord’s command the Israelites set out, and at the Lord’s command they camped.”:
“They were a blessed people to be thus divinely guided. But they could never tell when they would have to be on the move. They had no abiding city. When their tents were pitched and they were just getting comfortably settled, perhaps that morning the pillar of cloud moved, and at other times, when they desired to be marching, it stood still. They could never be certain of staying long in any one place. It is just so with you and me - our Lord intends to keep us with a loose hold on all things here below. We cannot tell what changes may come to any one of us, and, therefore, we reckon on nothing that God has not plainly promised. Be certain of nothing but uncertainty, and always expect the unexpected. We cannot tell between here and heaven where our Guide may take us - happy will we be if we can truly say that we desire always to follow where the Lord leads.”
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