Oh y’all, it’s been so long since our last update! My sincerest apologies. One of my New Year’s Resolutions was to send more consistent updates…. Oops! Good thing the year isn’t over yet; still some time to redeem that goal!
Anyway, we’ve finally reached some summer temps here in Spokane. We had the snowiest season on record with over 60 inches of snow this season, followed by a rainy Spring, but now, it’s gorgeous. Each Summer I think every Spokanite remembers why they live here!
There is so much news to update you that I’ll give you a few of the highlights:
Matt’s Ordaination:
In January, Matt passed all of his ordination exams to become an official Reverend! In February we had a wonderful ordination service with our entire congregation, complete with bag pipers! It was quite the occasion, and Matt and I both felt so loved, encouraged and grateful for this sweet community that God has blessed us with.
Student Ministry:
This semester we continued our Thursday night College and Young Adult bible study with a video series on worldview. It provided great discussions on how we view God, family, science, etc. It was so encouraging to see the students asking good questions and processing the fact that what you believe truly does affect how you act and view the world. At the end of the semester we celebrated with a cookout and game night.
We implemented a new Friday tradition of eating lunch at Whitworth University. Trying to reach out to three college campuses always feels a bit jumbled, but being on campus week after week, eating lunch with our college students, provided sweet opportunities to hear about classes, dating relationships and friendships. We were able to listen well to their worries, fear and joys and speak truth into those topics.
Another Bostrom Coming in November:
You read it right! Matt and I are expecting a little one right around Thanksgiving, and we couldn’t be more excited! We will find out the gender in July, so until then, we’ll let the suspense build!
We are so thankful to the many of you who have been praying with and for us as we waited on God’s timing for a little baby. It’s been a long, hard, tear-streaked road, but God has been faithful to meet us in the questioning, the doubts and fears. We are so thankful to him for this new gift of life!
We can never thank each one of you enough for walking with us as we minister in Spokane. It truly does take a village and you’re ours. Thank you.
Adventures of the Bostroms 