Our Final Post

Jim Elliot once wrote, "Missionaries are very human folks, just doing what they are asked. Simply a bunch of nobodies trying to exalt Somebody."

For any of you who don't know, we are David and Keri Young, a couple of nobodies who just returned from a two-year term in Spain, just outside of Madrid, working as dorm parents and teaching at a school for missionary kids.

It was not easy for us to sell our things, leave our families, friends and home. Nor was it easy once we got there as we struggled with the language barrier, culture and the government paperwork. However, looking back, we have been blessed beyond what we could have asked or imagined.

We started looking for opportunities about 3 ½ years ago when we heard a quote in Sunday school that said, "Concerning missions, there are 3 basic types. The senders. The goers. And the Disobedient."

First, to all of you who sent us directly or indirectly, thank you. Thank you for your financial support, for your prayers, for the cards, packages and for warmly welcoming us back home. It means more to us than we can say.

Secondly, we want to encourage any of you who may be feeling restless in your jobs or feeling like there is more to life than whatever it is you find yourself doing - go! Go for a short term trip. Go for a year or two as we did. Or go open-ended. There are countless opportunities available for all types of service. The Lord blesses the obedient.

One of the things we gained from our experience was a greater awareness of what the Lord is doing through missionaries around the world. We had the privilege of seeing first hand the work of church planters and evangelists who have a tremendous passion to see God's kingdom made known to the nations. It was astounding to us that the teenagers themselves, many of whose parents are missionaries, willingly spend their Friday evenings and weekends evangelizing and helping their parents in their ministries!

We also wanted to touch specifically on the need for staff and faculty at MK schools around the world. At ECA, we had a number of retired couples who came for six months or longer. Some were retired teachers. Some were retired professionals who were able to serve in various capacities. One man was a retired engineer who came and taught a year of calculus and physics. There are needs in administration, maintenance, library, among others. We strongly encourage you to consider serving the Lord and would love to talk to you more about it if you are interested. Or you can visit http://www.acsi.org/ to find out about positions and locations both domestic and abroad.

Thank you for any part you may have played in enabling us to serve these amazing families.