What is happening with the Burroughs Family?

Dear Friends and Family I wanted to take some time and fill you in on the latest happenings in the Burroughs household as you can imagine it has been filled with sufficient excitement and activity. You may or may not have yet heard Deborah and I have stepped down as the Senior Pastors of Calvary Chapel New Beginnings Shasta Lake, our last day will be Sunday February 26th 2012. The Lord has been preparing our families spirits for change for quite sometime, and now He has revealed to us the purpose of His stirring. In June of this year we will depart for Navarre Florida, a town about 25mi east of Pensacola Beach. We are being sent out from SLCC as missionaries based in Navarre Florida, and will be known as New Beginnings Navarre. Our mission is three fold: first of all we will be ministering to military personnel and their families in regards to “life after loss”. Far too many of our military are suffering loss in the forms of death, divorce, and most commonly PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. These young men and women are returning from duty often in a state of complete numbness unable to remain in touch with their emotions. All to often the ending result is their leaving, (often suddenly) the family unit. As you can imagine the grief that ensues is filled with guilt, fear, doubt, hopelessness, and judgment, issues our family is all to familiar with. In addition to the military ministry we have been asked to pray and Partner with men seeking to begin a National Men’s Ministry designed to teach men to be the spiritual leaders of their homes. Our desire is to expand this to a National Women’s ministry as well within a short time frame. Finally Debbie and I will (as the Lord leads) be sharing at Camps, Retreats, Churches, and Festival’s etc. as our first book is nearing completion and two others are in the works. All of this said I will of course return to the ministry of evangelism, doing outreaches and speaking at every opportunity of the saving grace knowledge of Jesus. We are so grateful to the Lord for our Church family in Shasta Lake. The time spent there has been a tremendous blessing and we have made many new friends, seen many lives changed, and have learned much. We are also blessed to be leaving the Church in a new building and prayerfully soon (as the bldg sells) with no debt, a nest egg, and a new Senior Pastor and wife who truly love the Lord and are Shepherds at heart. I am equally grateful for the family at LCC, the thirty plus years we spent attending and serving truly were in all ways a blessing to us and we are who we are in Christ largely as a result of that time. We cannot take the time to thank everyone individually even though we would so love to, please accept our apologies if we are unable to visit face to face and know that we love and appreciate each and everyone of you. Our family will be taking this journey completely on faith, we have no ministry positions or jobs awaiting us and we are trusting that the Lord has made provision for the cost of moving, a home, and for monthly support. We therefore ask if you would pray about joining us in our adventure through your prayers and possibly financial support. Please believe me when I say we desire that everyone seek the Lord and only if He directs, then they would support us in this ministry. At present those who are led to do so can make checks payable to CCSL (Calvary Chapel Shasta Lake), and mail them to 22577 Knollwood Way Palo Cedro 96073 please write New Beginnings in the memo. Within a few weeks we will have our new account set up and will inform you of the changes. We covet your prayers and promise to keep all who desire to, up to date and informed about the ministry. Therefore if you desire to pray or support us in any way please fill out the following information and reply via email. We will do our best to keep you up to date as things progress. In service to Him The Burroughs Family, Gene, Deborah, Natalie, Michaela, Christil, and Malyja Email: outreachman@gmail.com The Burroughs Family New Beginnings Navarre Florida 22577 Knollwood Dr Palo Cedro 96073 outreachman@gmail.com After seeking the Lord for His will on your behalf our family is committing to the following: ________ Praying for your family and the ministry of New Beginnings Navarre _________ Committing to monthly financial support in the amount of $ ___________ Per Month _________ Offering this one time gift of $ ___________ _________ At this time we do not feel led to support the ministry through prayer and or giving. Please send our monthly update to the following location: Email; ______________________________________________ Mailing Address_______________________________________________________ City: ______________________________________ State: ______________ Zip Code: _________________