Sunday, December 16, 2007
A Letter To Runnymede Community Church

Dear Runnymede,
Well here we are with only 9 days until Christmas and 19 until we leave for a year in Dominican Republic. Sandy and I are frantically scrambling to pack up the house, wrap up work, make Christmas preparations and quiet our hearts for what awaits us in the new year. Sometimes I forget about God in all the mad rush but then remember that he is the one who tapped me on the shoulder and said “Just Go”. Two small words that kept coming back to me whenever I would doubt and wonder what an old unknown artist could possibly do for anyone in the D.R. .I thank God that he is in charge and trust he will use us if we are willing to follow his leading. My prayer life increases each day that we get closer to DR day. Both Sandy and I are anxious to go and yet I still feel a slight panic every time the Dominican Republic jumps into my mind while I’m distracted at work. Speaking of work, both Sandy and I have been overwhelmed by a sudden and unexpectedly heavy work load just as we are trying to get all of our affairs in order. It seems God isn’t going to give us too much time to worry and fret before we leave, (Probably a good thing). Though, at night the little village of Los Algondonas and the needs of it’s people seem to haunt me because I have no idea what I can do for them. My heart breaks and cries out to God, selfishly I want to do something myself but I know that the answer is with Him.
We are both so grateful to you our Church Family at Runnymede. You provided the good teaching, discipling, support, encouragement and prayers that have made it possible for Sandy and I to step out in faith.
Thank you, have a Merry Christmas, and God Bless.

Yours in Christ,


Sandy and Dave Chapman