tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post1280567669198694798..comments2024-03-28T21:58:41.783-04:00Comments on Home Joys: SurrenderGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-82108104068591651582018-08-30T16:06:40.042-04:002018-08-30T16:06:40.042-04:00I am also a mennonite ministers wife . . . I am also a mennonite ministers wife . . . Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04575985250717684680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-41967426572908473582014-07-31T17:04:47.564-04:002014-07-31T17:04:47.564-04:00Dear Gina,
Although you posted about your family&...Dear Gina,<br /><br />Although you posted about your family's calling into ministry 4 years ago, I've just recently discovered your blog. Thus, I just discovered this post about surrendering unto the Lord. The timing for me to read this is perfect. Although I've faced situations that have required surrendering to the Lord in the past, I currently am in need of a reminder. So, Thank You for sharing your heart with your readers.<br />Blessings,<br />Mrs.BMrs. B, a very peculiar personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03579160731517930694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-71081394444631274072011-08-29T16:40:39.910-04:002011-08-29T16:40:39.910-04:00Oh my goodness I can see why you were stressed. It...Oh my goodness I can see why you were stressed. It is a very high calling and something not to go into lightly. So yes I can see why you were not wanting to surrender. I would have been right there in your shoes to. I pray God will give you everything you need for this job and that you and your whole family will be richly blessed through all of it. If He calls, He will also equip. Thank you Gina for being honest and for sharing with us all. I have always been so interested in the Amish and Mennonites. I love to learn because it's just so interesting to me. We went to Montery,TN. a few years back for our 32nd wedding annv. and we stayed in a Mennonite community and I could live there in a heartbeat! I just LOVED it because there was no hustle and bustle and everyone was so peaceful and laid back. I love the lifestyle and everything. I just found your blog the other day but I have so enjoyed reading it and checking out all your recipes. I am going to can some of your soups to!!!! Already got the recipes printed out! :)Rosehttp://mrsbettybargain.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-22807394575794398172011-08-29T00:48:45.282-04:002011-08-29T00:48:45.282-04:00I can identify with the struggles of surrender you...I can identify with the struggles of surrender you are going through! We are also Mennonite, and in fact, Rebecca whose husband was in the lot twice and I are members of the same church, and the second time, my husband was the one who found the paper in his song book! My husband and I have reminded each other more than once that the Lord did the choosing, not us. Take heart, and may the Lord's enabling power fill you both!Lorinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-43011711566975995402011-08-09T22:09:43.195-04:002011-08-09T22:09:43.195-04:00Gina, you will be a wonderful Minister's wife....Gina, you will be a wonderful Minister's wife. Just continue to be the sweet soul you already are. Although I am not Mennonite, I have great respect for your faith and envy how you are raising your children. We have a small Mennonite community near us in Tampico, IL, where I buy all my bulk goods and fruits for canning. I pray that God helps guide you in your new role.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-19302374511877537872011-08-06T22:06:06.728-04:002011-08-06T22:06:06.728-04:00Gina I can just imagine what you must be feeling b...Gina I can just imagine what you must be feeling but we know that all things work together for good to those who love the Lord. Let me remind you of something my preachers wife told a group of ladies recently she said that everything happens for our good and for God's Glory. I just thought of this after reading your post. I am very familiar with casting lots with our contact with the the Eastern Mennonites. Blessings to you, Ed and your family.Angie @ www.ourjoyfulliving.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03343517801460073879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-45844576549456796102011-08-06T18:27:37.944-04:002011-08-06T18:27:37.944-04:00I just found your blog a few months ago...Three ye...I just found your blog a few months ago...Three years ago we were finally able to become foster parents, something God had laid on my heart for years. After a year God provided the perfect opportunity for us to do this on a much larger scale.(my ministry is to help keep large sibling groups together). In a month, much to the dismay of my parents, we had moved 10 hrs away, from East Texas to Lubbock, TX. Now we have 4 newly adopted children and 5 more foster kids. God has blessed us in so many ways, the biggest is my second husband who was all for us following God! <br />I have been fascinated with the Amish way of life for years. Wish I was so selfless. What part of the country are you from? God Bless you and your family! ChristyDaily relying on Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04138958421504702756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-43568965922992130462011-08-06T15:27:52.407-04:002011-08-06T15:27:52.407-04:00Thank you so much for your honesty! I can understa...Thank you so much for your honesty! I can understand in a small way how you feel. Two years ago my husband made the commitment to be the head trustee at our Presbyterian church. His term lasted for one year and it was a very stressful time for our family. But he felt the need to serve in order to play a role in the future of the church. <br />I will pray for both of you and remember that the Lord loves to bless us with new challenges that enable us to grow in the faith.Lori F.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-10573352463319449402011-08-05T19:51:44.511-04:002011-08-05T19:51:44.511-04:00Gina, I think you'll be wonderful and exceptio...Gina, I think you'll be wonderful and exceptional in your new role. You have such a sharing and giving heart, at least from what I've seen on this blog. I don't always understand God's will and plan (if I did, maybe I would understand why my nearly 92 year old Mother has been in a nursing home with dementia for 6.5 years), but HE does have as will and a plan for all of us. <br /><br />On a practical note, aren't you glad the house addition is basically completed! At least that time consumer is gone.Marnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-67502019452283151832011-08-05T16:21:19.921-04:002011-08-05T16:21:19.921-04:00Thanks to all of you for your kind encouraging com...Thanks to all of you for your kind encouraging comments. <br /><br />And special thanks to those who reminded me that though I'm not worthy to be a minister's wife - but God is fully able to give grace and strength for whatever role He calls us to. <br /><br />I also appreciate the respectful questions that some of you have emailed. To answer one here, Ed will continue his regular job as a printer. His ministry at church will be a volunteer position.He will work with other more experienced men, so he isn't alone.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your prayers. <br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-10636830210852602302011-08-05T13:35:27.129-04:002011-08-05T13:35:27.129-04:00Remember Psalms 3:5&6 and you and your husban...Remember Psalms 3:5&6 and you and your husband will walk with the Lord in this new calling. My prayers are with you both and I know that God has something wonderful planned for you and your family.<br />Dorothy (from Vancouver Island Canada)cripplewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729645684988218079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-58021973839453181872011-08-05T11:26:20.905-04:002011-08-05T11:26:20.905-04:00Praying for you all. May God bless you in this ne...Praying for you all. May God bless you in this new responsibility.Joanne S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-74094410982662601912011-08-05T09:56:53.213-04:002011-08-05T09:56:53.213-04:00I came back to read all of the comments after read...I came back to read all of the comments after reading the post initially! What a great amount of encouragement and support the Lord is giving you! Praise God!!<br />I will be praying for you and the family Gina!<br />I just had some reading in 1 Corinthians 1-2 this morning and I think you'll be encouraged to read it!! God's ways are not man's ways!!!<br />AnnieAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03958393253816735277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-6774501565254058642011-08-05T09:02:36.755-04:002011-08-05T09:02:36.755-04:00Gina, you will be a wonderful minister's wife....Gina, you will be a wonderful minister's wife. I've been inspired by you many times through your blog, even though I've never met you. There's a poem I like that says "in acceptance lieth peace" and I'm sure you will find this true. I'm praying for you both; God bless you richly!<br />- Mary BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-66634435385171017752011-08-04T23:30:33.613-04:002011-08-04T23:30:33.613-04:00Just a little note to say that you folks are in my...Just a little note to say that you folks are in my thoughts and prayers as you begin this adventure in Christ!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-13241130798707559652011-08-04T22:13:15.665-04:002011-08-04T22:13:15.665-04:00How interesting to read how your church selections...How interesting to read how your church selections are made! Certainly leaves little room to deny the Lord's Sovereign hand in the decision. <br /><br />I'll pray for your family as you make the transition Gina. <br /><br />Love, QuinnAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180289951777672150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-70091778277177116482011-08-04T20:53:12.645-04:002011-08-04T20:53:12.645-04:00Thanks for sharing Gina; Good to see the beautiful...Thanks for sharing Gina; Good to see the beautiful comforting comments of all your friends!<br /><br />May you and Ed continue to look God for your strength and stand on His promises.<br /><br />Carolyn~Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06001420200754191465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-57219664895658295752011-08-04T20:36:57.067-04:002011-08-04T20:36:57.067-04:00Dear Gina,
I'm sure that you know as well as I...Dear Gina,<br />I'm sure that you know as well as I that our God does all things well. While this new call is intimidating, remember that your husband was chosen by more than just a vote of those that know and respect him: he was chosen by Christ himself.<br />God bless you and yours,<br />SusanSusannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-30442526311338301542011-08-04T20:23:29.281-04:002011-08-04T20:23:29.281-04:00yes its funny how all along the lord was preparing...yes its funny how all along the lord was preparing you and your family for this time, seasons, eccl. and He doenst make mistakes, he knows what we need in our lives cuz we dont.<br />blessings<br />debbiedebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17866986722474422694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-90226625750923033722011-08-04T14:26:39.516-04:002011-08-04T14:26:39.516-04:00My prayers are with you, Gina. I just recently cam...My prayers are with you, Gina. I just recently came across your blog and have been enjoying browsing your posts. I agree with what someone else said - though I have never met you and only "know" you through your blog, you seem well qualified to be a minister's wife. May God bless you and give you grace for each day. I can only imagine all the feelings that would go through me should my husband be chosen someday. <br />LanitaPhilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17694888420709682675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-27999925723424331072011-08-04T13:21:34.879-04:002011-08-04T13:21:34.879-04:00Blessings on you and your family Gina! I have been...Blessings on you and your family Gina! I have been there and know and understand your feelings exactly. God is faithful! All the comments shared are so encouraging. You will be a wonderful ministers wife. Count it an honor to serve the Lord in this way. LynetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-91042306889115782092011-08-04T12:28:53.724-04:002011-08-04T12:28:53.724-04:00God bless you and your family! Philippians 4:6God bless you and your family! Philippians 4:6Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07305171049063634796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-29029573198670695242011-08-04T09:50:51.496-04:002011-08-04T09:50:51.496-04:00Wow, Gina- thank you for sharing your heart. That ...Wow, Gina- thank you for sharing your heart. That is why you wrote it- you always share your heart and that's what touches us who read your blog. Thanks for being real, as I'm sure you know many of us feel the same - we just have different circumstances.<br /><br />Hope you don't mind a question- what position will Ed and you be ministering in- deacon or one of the others? <br /><br />And I can't help but think of the Lord's timing: right when you finished (almost!!) the addition that has taken so much of Ed's time. :-)Jami @ An Oregon Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17667526972866583695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-18543442737473359612011-08-04T09:47:50.771-04:002011-08-04T09:47:50.771-04:00Just wanted to leave a note and let you know that ...Just wanted to leave a note and let you know that I prayed for you this morning! Just yesterday I was talking w/ a sister about the possibility of us being on the mission field some day... and was so encouraged by the thought that there is no better place to be than the center of God's will, even if it is not always the easiest on our flesh. God's blessings be upon you and your husband, and children.rebekahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-60728590156876230802011-08-04T09:44:33.783-04:002011-08-04T09:44:33.783-04:00i can't imagine how you are feeling, but if th...i can't imagine how you are feeling, but if this is any comfort in addition to the fact that God doesn't make mistakes, when eunice told me that ed had been called to the ministry, my response was something like, " oh, that doesn't surprise me much." i don't know either of you well, but as i remember the interactions we've had through chorus & youth activities as well as the more recent blogging interaction, you've made a Godly impression on me, gina; i've heard a lot of good about ed as well throughout the years. you'll be a very hospitable minister's wife!joannanoreply@blogger.com