Asking for prayer

Hello supporters. I realize it has been a long time since many of you may have heard from us via blog. While we can easily share many beautiful experiences and celebrations in the life of Restoration Church, from the past month, this blog is to inform you of some serious hardship we are need of prayer for.

In short, I (Jared) have struggled with my physical health for the past 4.5 weeks. We cancelled our Super Bowl party when one of our kids got sick and I began showing symptoms shortly after. That week of being sick was not easy but it was manageable. I began seeing the symptoms begin to lift after a few days of true rest and care.

Unfortunately, my weakened immune system, combined with my impatience to get back to work, allowed other issues to occur. After 4 hours at an urgent care facility, tests were negative for many things but the chest X-ray showed positive signs for Pneumonia.

Thankful to have answers (and to get an antibiotic) I spent several more days resting, dealing with non-stop headaches, confusion, and more. Unable to work at the church or the gym (2nd job), I continued to rest, allow the antibiotic to do its job, and to pray for God's healing and provision.

I am thankful to have all my Pneumonia symptoms gone today and to have the capacity to put this blog together. Unfortunately, my body is still incredibly weak and my mind still feels less than fully healthy. Yesterday, I had 3 meetings with people and fell asleep after each one due to being so tired.

Furthermore, one can imagine how behind we now feel preparing for the church opening after I have been mostly incapacitated the past 4 weeks. I am so thankful for our team working so hard on our final interest party and more. One of our leadership households had a baby this past month! Wahoo!

We know the facts and we (also) cling to the truth.

The facts being most of what I wrote about above. There is a lot of hardship and uncontrollable circumstances. Many of our leadership households are walking through difficulties I did not mention above and stand in need of prayer as well.

(However) The truth being God called us HERE, NOW, and for THIS.

We believe it is no coincidence my (Jared) physical health failing like it never has before, at this time.

We believe we serve the winning team in all of this.

We believe in the power of prayer.

Would you prayer for us, right now?

Pray...for healing and health in the households of those who are part of Restoration Church leadership and teams.

Pray...for refreshment and renewed passion for the teams and attenders of Restoration Church.

Pray...for God's to send his rain on the many seeds of the gospel we have planted, scattered, and nurtured the past 2 years. We have so many connections and friends in need of God to speak to them and break down walls holding them back.

Pray...for what comes to your mind. Just pray.

You are loved. Thank you for taking the time read...and (hopefully) pray.

- Jared