Ashley, Jesse and I went to visit with new partners from Total Grace Church on Covington Highway. Pastor Myrtle and Sister Deon are two of my favorites.

It was very interesting to have them share with me their insights on the African American Church. They are involved with refugee ministry in Clarkston. We hope to get them involved with some of the other apartment complexes near their church, in particular at Kensington Station where Ashley serves.

This afternoon we went to Parker Young construction to spend a little time picking out paint colors for the house and what kind of tile to use in the bathrooms. I actually like that design stuff. I find it interesting how patterns and colors fit together.

Jesse was less enthusiastic about the whole process.

We got it all done and I look forward to how our house will turn out. Do you like the colors?

Lena was from Brazil. She did a great job helping us figure everything out.

They made me feel special. Sort of like when a church puts my name on their marquee in front of their sanctuary.

I had a great day today working with some of our newest missionaries: Tim and Cathy Palmer and Keith and Cornelia Harrell. Jesse came with us today too. He was so tired he kept falling asleep in his seat.

We went around to several of the missions in their area including Huntington Ridge and its sister property Huntington Village. We also checked out Westwood where the Harrells will be working.

When we got to Westwood I asked where Carol was, she’s the manager. Ruthie, one of the leasing people told me, “She’s not here any more.”

“Oh,” I replied. That’s not that unusual.

“In fact, we’ve been bought out by a new management company and new a new owner.”

That got my attention. “A new management company AND a new owner?” I tried to be crystal clear.

“Yes. In fact they take over the property tomorrow.”

I turned to look at my two new partners, the Harrells. They looked at me wondering what we should do.

“Who’s the new owner?” I asked. Ruthie went into the manager’s office and asked.

She came back and said, “It’s a guy named Gideon. His management company is called Sabra.”

I thought, “That rings a bell.” I told Ruthie, “Let me show the Harrells the upstairs room where the after school program meets.” She nodded that that was fine and we strode upstairs.

It’s a beautiful room with several large tables and four computers. We’ve been working there for about 5 years now and we have a good set up. We prayed for the complex and for the kids at the complex. We went back downstairs and told the manager good bye and went back to the car.

“I know that Sabra name. Let me make a phone call,” I told the Harrells. I rang Theresa Akers, the manager at Chamblee Heights.

“Howdy, Theresa! What’s up?”
“Super busy Tim. Getting ready to close on a property tomorrow.”

“Would that be Westwood?”
“How did you know!!?”

“I’ve had work there for about 5 years now,” I explained.

“I wondered whose stuff that was,” she mentioned.

“Make sure and tell Zvi and Gideon that we’re looking forward to helping out at Westwood when they take over,” I asked.

“Great that you’re there, Tim!”

I sure was happy how that turned out! God is still in the miracle working business!

Pray for the Palmers and the Harrells as they begin their ministry in the Norcross area.

Pray for my peace of mind. I’ve had a lot of big bills come our way. I’m pretty stressed out, even though I know the Lord is going to work it all out.

Ran 4 miles to help me relax.

Pray for Jesse that he sleeps well at night and has good energy in the day time.