Walking through the doors of New Tribes Mission’s USA home office, I headed to the front desk to sign in. It was a strange feeling to be signing in like a stranger at a place that felt so much like home. But it hadn’t been home for over six years, and to the woman behind the desk I was a stranger and a visitor.
My day was filled with meetings and filling out paperwork. Each meeting added confirmation in my heart that this was where God would have me to be. Back in missions. Back to the same mission where Matt and I served for many years—yet in a new capacity.
Being that God has given me a love of writing, it wasn’t a surprise when He touched my heart to explore the possibilities of joining the Communications team at NTM. Having recently lost my husband to cancer, I labored over when the timing would be right to proceed. I asked God to make it clear.
In the meantime, unbeknownst to me, the Director of Communications was praying about when it would be appropriate to write and let me know that if I was interested in writing for NTM, that they would love to have me consider that. He wanted it to be God’s timing—not his.
God answered both our prayers. The letter was written, I responded, and God is in the process of putting the finishing touches on the timing of His perfect plan.
I smiled as I walked out the doors at the end of the day, knowing that the next time I walked through those doors, I would no longer be a visitor.
Dena McMaster says
Rosie, I tried to email you as soon as I found out you were coming. I think we met in Language School but you probably don’t remember us.
I was so excited! I’m looking forward to your coming–both for someone to help in the office and to learn all I can from you. Hope it’s coming soon.
Dena
Rosie Cochran says
Dena, I would have loved to have met you—if we haven’t already. I wish the memory saved each and every person I’ve met, but it fails me more than I’d like to admit! Though, I can say your name does sound familiar.
Heading down to begin working the NTM Communications team “soon” sounds great, though there’s the need to raise the necessary financial support first. That part is so far out of my comfort zone, but it’s great that I can just leave that with God, trusting Him to bring all that about right at the perfect time. 🙂
David Abbott says
We’re REALLY looking forward to how God will use your writing for His fame and glory Rosie. Welcome to the NTM Communications team!
Rosie Cochran says
Thanks for the welcome!