But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray - Luke 5:16
For the months of April, May and June we (Joyce and I) will be taking a "Pastor Sabbatical". Sabbatical comes from the word "Sabbath" which obviously means REST! So that is one of the things we want to do...REST, REFRESH, AND RENEW. Although we will be quite busy at times, this will be a sabbatical or rest from all our responsibilities of pastoring our church in Kane, PA. We desire to get away from Kane, as the town is so small that staying here would be counterproductive; therefore, our goal is to get out of the area, preferably down south. If any of you could assist in the area of housing for ANY part of those 3 months, it would be much appreciated.
We are also looking for someone on the East coast who loves dogs to care for Rusty, our 70-pound, 5-year-old dog (golden retriever/chow) If you are a dog lover, and could take him for these 3 months that would help us and be greatly appreciated. He is a people dog, loves attention and is well behaved.
The other need is that Joyce needs to take her job (which she does by computer) with her. I hate that for her, as she could use a break from work, too. We really need a financial miracle to help her to not have to work the whole time while we are on Sabbatical. If God puts that on your heart to help us with a financial donation so Joyce can rest and spend time with the LORD and me, that would be greatly appreciated. Joyce has gone the extra mile working full-time, making it possible for me to Pastor full-time in our small financially challenged church (they really can't afford to pay a FT pastor).
This is specifically a "Pastor Sabbatical," a rest from Pastoral responsibilities; BUT, I will be ministering some at evangelistic events in March and mid May. We will also be spending some of this time with our children and grandchildren, other family and also with some friends we have not seen for years. The rest of the time will be spent seeking God for ministry direction, spending time with the Lord, and lots of Bible and Christian reading (Christian pastoral/ministry/theology, an online Bible course - that is fun for me). I will still be working on BibleFood devotions, and blogging some :-)
Again, our needs for sabbatical:
1. Housing: Places for us to stay (we cannot afford hotels). If you would like us to visit for any time period let us know. Joyce will have a laptop, but needs internet connection for work.
2. Dog Sitter: Dog sitter for 3 months (anywhere on East Coast) we will drop him off. Great dog, loves attention!
3. Financial donation so Joyce can share in Sabbatical time: Joyce will have to work, but with any support those are days off Joyce could spend sharing in more of this sabbatical time. She deserves/needs this break. Some of you know her, and know what a precious person she is to me and others.
4. Prayer: For fruitful sabbatical of time with the Lord and others, safe travel, and refreshed return to our church in 3 months.
Any way you can help is greatly appreciated :-)
The other need is that Joyce needs to take her job (which she does by computer) with her. I hate that for her, as she could use a break from work, too. We really need a financial miracle to help her to not have to work the whole time while we are on Sabbatical. If God puts that on your heart to help us with a financial donation so Joyce can rest and spend time with the LORD and me, that would be greatly appreciated. Joyce has gone the extra mile working full-time, making it possible for me to Pastor full-time in our small financially challenged church (they really can't afford to pay a FT pastor).
This is specifically a "Pastor Sabbatical," a rest from Pastoral responsibilities; BUT, I will be ministering some at evangelistic events in March and mid May. We will also be spending some of this time with our children and grandchildren, other family and also with some friends we have not seen for years. The rest of the time will be spent seeking God for ministry direction, spending time with the Lord, and lots of Bible and Christian reading (Christian pastoral/ministry/theology, an online Bible course - that is fun for me). I will still be working on BibleFood devotions, and blogging some :-)
Again, our needs for sabbatical:
1. Housing: Places for us to stay (we cannot afford hotels). If you would like us to visit for any time period let us know. Joyce will have a laptop, but needs internet connection for work.
2. Dog Sitter: Dog sitter for 3 months (anywhere on East Coast) we will drop him off. Great dog, loves attention!
3. Financial donation so Joyce can share in Sabbatical time: Joyce will have to work, but with any support those are days off Joyce could spend sharing in more of this sabbatical time. She deserves/needs this break. Some of you know her, and know what a precious person she is to me and others.
4. Prayer: For fruitful sabbatical of time with the Lord and others, safe travel, and refreshed return to our church in 3 months.
Any way you can help is greatly appreciated :-)
Any questions please feel free to call us at: 814-837-8072
We hope to meet with some of you on the East Coast as we travel by car from Pennsylvania to Georgia (and likely Florida).
We also invite you all to join my facebook:
www.facebook.com/people/Jim-Mazzulla/1054373339
We hope to meet with some of you on the East Coast as we travel by car from Pennsylvania to Georgia (and likely Florida).
We also invite you all to join my facebook:
www.facebook.com/people/Jim-Mazzulla/1054373339
In His Service,
Jim and Joyce Mazzulla
Our mailing address is:
Jim and Joyce Mazzulla
Box 676
Kane, PA 16735
Jim and Joyce Mazzulla
Our mailing address is:
Jim and Joyce Mazzulla
Box 676
Kane, PA 16735
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