{"id":955,"date":"2015-07-23T14:45:12","date_gmt":"2015-07-23T18:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/?p=955"},"modified":"2015-07-23T14:45:12","modified_gmt":"2015-07-23T18:45:12","slug":"hearts-overflowing-as-we-settle-in-abq-nm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/2015\/07\/23\/hearts-overflowing-as-we-settle-in-abq-nm\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearts overflowing as we settle in ABQ NM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/skiff-cropped1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-967\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/skiff-cropped1.jpg\" alt=\"skiff cropped\" width=\"288\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/skiff-cropped1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/skiff-cropped1-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/skiff-cropped1-600x374.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/skiff-cropped1-176x110.jpg 176w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/skiff-cropped1-250x156.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/><\/a>What an incredible send off Skiff Lake Bible Church gave us before we left for New Mexico. A mystery dinner, a wonderful crowd of saints, beautiful singing, many encouraging words and diligent prayer; our hearts were full of\u00a0praise for days. Thank You LORD.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-973  alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/loaders-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"loaders\" width=\"279\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/loaders-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/loaders-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/loaders-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/loaders-147x110.jpg 147w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/loaders-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/loaders.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px\" \/>A few days later, many members of His Body gathered to help us empty the house and load the 16 ft. truck.\u00a0In an amazing show of love, the house was empty in about 20 minutes, and the truck was ready within 90 minutes. Thank You LORD!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-970 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/TRuck-and-honda.jpg\" alt=\"TRuck and honda\" width=\"277\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/TRuck-and-honda.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/TRuck-and-honda-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/TRuck-and-honda-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/TRuck-and-honda-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/TRuck-and-honda-147x110.jpg 147w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/TRuck-and-honda-250x188.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/>We finished cleaning\u00a0and took off Tuesday. After 3 uneventful and yet exciting days, taking in many new sights once we passed Springfield, MO, we arrived in Albuquerque Thursday afternoon. Thank You LORD!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/Mike-unloading.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-988 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/Mike-unloading.jpg\" alt=\"Mike unloading\" width=\"278\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/Mike-unloading.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/Mike-unloading-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/Mike-unloading-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/Mike-unloading-147x110.jpg 147w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/Mike-unloading-250x188.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/><\/a>With Mike and Rachel&#8217;s help we emptied the truck by the next day, got everything stacked and stored in their garage and throughout nooks and crannys inside and started to get settled in. We&#8217;re so grateful for some time with them as we begin life in NM. Thank You LORD.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-958\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/DSC09198.jpg\" alt=\"DSC09198\" width=\"290\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/DSC09198.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/DSC09198-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/DSC09198-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/DSC09198-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/DSC09198-165x110.jpg 165w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/DSC09198-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 290px) 100vw, 290px\" \/>Within a few days, Shirley was\u00a0sweeping the back porch and what does she find but this beauty! Dead, but still&#8230;kind of intimidating wouldn&#8217;t you say? We found out it is a type of scorpion, that eats bugs, not people. Somewhat of a relief. About 3&#8243; in length total. God is very smart, creating something like this to control roaches. Thank You LORD&#8230;however, pretty scary to people.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-999 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/DSC092031.jpg\" alt=\"DSC09203\" width=\"290\" height=\"98\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/DSC092031.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/DSC092031-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/DSC092031-600x203.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/DSC092031-180x61.jpg 180w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/DSC092031-250x84.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 290px) 100vw, 290px\" \/>So here we are&#8230;New Mexico residents. We would never have imagined NM would be on the list of places we would live on this planet. It has beauty for sure&#8230;the land of enchantment&#8230;we see why perhaps.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/sunset-ABQ.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-1011\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/sunset-ABQ.jpg\" alt=\"sunset ABQ\" width=\"583\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/sunset-ABQ.jpg 1069w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/sunset-ABQ-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/sunset-ABQ-768x294.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/sunset-ABQ-600x230.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/sunset-ABQ-180x69.jpg 180w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/sunset-ABQ-250x96.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 583px) 100vw, 583px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As we get acclimated, we would greatly appreciate your prayers for a few things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unity as we get used to new living conditions.<\/li>\n<li>That we find a good church home; might have found one already!<\/li>\n<li>Wisdom for involvement in church.<\/li>\n<li>Wisdom and guidance as I try and connect with Pastors, Youth leaders and missions folks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Praises:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All our moving expenses were covered by unexpected and generous gifts!!! PTL!<\/li>\n<li>Our move and transition went as well as we could have hoped! A sweet answer to prayer.\u00a0Many folks have been praying for us; for that we are extremely grateful. We could not have asked God to do anything more or better. Thank You LORD for the Body of Christ!<\/li>\n<li>To God be the glory! Great things He has done!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thanks for your time and prayers!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/rex-and-shirl-on-mnt.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-1008 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/rex-and-shirl-on-mnt.jpg\" alt=\"rex and shirl on mnt\" width=\"385\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/rex-and-shirl-on-mnt.jpg 746w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/rex-and-shirl-on-mnt-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/rex-and-shirl-on-mnt-600x506.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/rex-and-shirl-on-mnt-130x110.jpg 130w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/files\/2015\/07\/rex-and-shirl-on-mnt-250x211.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/><\/a>Rex and Shirley<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What an incredible send off Skiff Lake Bible Church gave us before we left for New Mexico. A mystery dinner, a wonderful crowd of saints, beautiful singing, many encouraging words and diligent prayer; our hearts were full of\u00a0praise for days. Thank You LORD. &nbsp; A few days later, many members of His Body gathered to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":77,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,4,2714,1775,2715],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-955","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-family","7":"category-ministry","8":"category-news-article","9":"category-ntbi-jackson","10":"category-prayer-request","11":"entry"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/955","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/77"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=955"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/955\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=955"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=955"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/rex-schaffner\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=955"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}