AZ's present director, Tim Hilty, and his wife Andrea believe that the Lord is calling them to return to the States at the end of this year. They are currently on home assignment, and for the first time in their missionary experience, feel assured that God is giving them a "green light" in order for Tim to become the production manager of his father's business. While this was not bad news, it was difficult and painful to hear. The Hiltys are well-loved, and they will be deeply missed.
This news reached us last month and there has been a lot of processing about it among our team and the board. In his address to us, Charles assured us that the board will be meeting soon; that in conjunction with us, the board will appoint a new country director. He likened the stress of this situation to that found in Daniel 2 when King Nebuchadnezzar required Daniel to tell him his dream's interpretation without knowing the dream. After the dream was revealed to Daniel, he answered, "Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might. He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding;" (Daniel 2:20-21, ESV)
During this time of the "changing of the guard," would you pray for AZ? How can you pray? Please pray that~
- God would reveal His choice for a new country director to the board and team.
- God would grant grace to Tracy as he shoulders more responsibilities during this time as Deputy Director
- there would be a smooth transition from Tim's leadership to the new director
- our team would continue to prosper and be knitted together during the coming months of intense ministry
- we would know God's peace and presence, and that "all is well."
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