Decker Dispatch - September 2010

THE DECKER DISPATCH
September 2010

Transitions
Does it seem to you like the word “transition” shows up in our letters pretty frequently? A search of our prayer letters over the years would certainly bear that out, and this one is no exception.  One transition is to an empty nest. Jacob, our youngest, has just gone off to college, and all three of our boys are in the U.S. You’ll see a quick update on each of them down below.

Beyond that, we have also accepted a new assignment with SIM. In January 2011 we will take up residence in Charlotte, NC, and we will also take up new positions at the SIM USA office. At this point we are committed to two years in Charlotte.

Joey at OCS

Dear family and friends,
We'd love for you to join us in praying for Joey this week!  He is in his fourth week of Naval Officer Candidate School (OCS), and this week Thursday will be a very intense inspection.  Passing this will move them to the next phase, and failing will hold them back significantly.  His classmates at OCS are working very hard preparing, and are feeling a lot of stress and pressure.  We know that God is with Joey and will strengthen him and give him endurance day by day, and we ask you to join us in praying for him, and all of them.  We feel privileged to support these young men and women who desire to serve God and their country by becoming Naval Officers. 

If you'd like more info about Joey's journey through OCS, and more updates with prayer requests, please join the "praying for Joey at OCS" group on facebook.

Thanks for your prayers for our family, and especially for Joey this week! 

May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.
(Colossians 1:11-12 ESV)

Blessings,
Mary
for the Deckers