July 06, 2004
An Exodus
Here is an official announcement. Vanessa and I are leaving Greenville at the beginning of August and are headed to Camden, Maine. I will be the assistant to the Pastor/ Youth Pastor at Cornerstone Baptist Church. This will be a part time position, so I will be designing a good bit as well. My last day at the Press will be July 30th.
Vanessa and I are very excited as we take this step. I have found that God is so lovingly persistent in his quest to work His perfect will in our lives. It is an incredible privilege and joy to be in the very center of that will. Please pray for us if you think of it. I do not know many of you, but you've been a spiritual encouragement already in your many comments and posts.
Any contributions before the throne of God on our behalf would be very much appreciated.
I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6
Posted by micahellis at July 6, 2004 06:56 PMWow! That's a beautiful area. They say New England is a tough field. May the Lord be your strength.
While ministry may be your goal, you can expect your marriage to grow with such a step of faith--the long move and all. We've made two big moves, and while I hate moving, both moves are precious memories.
Posted by: JRC at July 6, 2004 08:48 PMYes it is very beautiful. The little harbor you see directly behind us is Camden. Thanks for the encouraging words.
Posted by: Micah Ellis at July 6, 2004 08:54 PMMicah that is awesome. You must keep us updated.
And by the way, I've met both you and your wife at a going away party for Ryan T's girlfriend...such a small world. :)
Posted by: heidi at July 6, 2004 09:17 PMpoor dailey. he'll be all alone. ;-)
we'll miss you but you're going to have an awesome time! praying for you both!
praise God, Micah. I'll be praying for you and Vanessa as you continue to serve our Lord.
grace and peace be yours in abundance! (1 peter
(when I was 7 or 8, I wanted to live in Maine. I still have no idea why. Have fun.)
Posted by: micah at July 7, 2004 01:00 AMI had no idea. Congratulations on that position,
enjoy Maine to the fullest.
You have my prayers as well.
Posted by: kammer at July 7, 2004 08:52 AMyou'll have our prayers, micah. hope you keep blogging so we can keep up with you and vanessa.
Posted by: david at July 7, 2004 06:49 PMWelcome to Maine, friend! Looking forward to meeting you.
Posted by: Pastor Greg Linscott at July 9, 2004 10:19 AMWe're from Cornerstone but we're in exile (we're missionaries with a group based in Grand Rapids, Michigan) so we're envious. We miss our church so much while we're gone. You'll love it there (not that we're biased). We heard you had been called and had hoped to meet you at BJU - Birch is teaching there the 3rd week of August. But it looks like you'll already be gone. Look forward to meeting you next March.
Posted by: Birch & Connie Champeon at July 20, 2004 12:12 PMMicah,
Praise the Lord, buddy. My heart leaps for you. I'm sure you are scared out of your mind at your own strength, but remember, our God is bigger than our fears.
PS 29:11
May the LORD give strength to his people!
May the LORD bless his people with peace!
Miss you all at the press...but hey, I got to see 20 kids turn to Christ last week.
Posted by: Jon Kopp at July 21, 2004 12:08 AMBirch and Connie: Thank you for the warm welcome. I look forward to meeting you both.
Jon: Hey man! Good to hear from you. Praise the Lord for what He's doing there for you and glad all is well. Tell your new wife hello for me. :)
Posted by: Micah Ellis at July 21, 2004 02:57 PMMicah, I was just at Cornerstone about 2 weeks ago. Really enjoyed my time there - the people were great and it is really a beautiful part of the woods. Watch out for moose . . .
Posted by: Miles at July 26, 2004 01:18 AMWow. I'm quite jealous. If I were actually in your shoes, I think I'd be quite scared. God bless.
Posted by: sligh at July 28, 2004 11:52 AMMicah,
Sorry to barge into your life, but just was reading up, and I think that it is awsome that you are following the call of God on your life. God will never leave you hangin' :). My name is also Micah Ellis. I am on the west coast of Cali in Los Angeles. I am originally from Colorado. two people with the same name, both serving God most high, on opposite ends of the country. God bless and God speed...
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