We
would like to start off thanking all of you for everything over the years.
Almost 4 years ago we arrived at Victory Bible Camps and Conference Center December
15, 2011, but we have been part of camp off and on together since September,
2008. When we were in the “support raising” stages of this great adventure, it
was obvious that the Lord was opening doors to bring us to Victory. The Lord used
people to encourage us, support us, and to pray for us during this entire
experience. It’s a blessing to look back and see how everything was lined up
and has worked out. We have enjoyed serving the Lord here at Victory as we have
been through a lot in the years we have been here. We all have grown a lot in
our relationship with the Lord, each other, and with our family. We have seen
God work in us and in the camp.
Since
this past April we have been praying and searching our hearts on what the Lord
is doing in us. There was a feeling of unrest. We didn’t know what was not
sitting right, but we just gave it to the Lord over and over again. We just
trusted in the Lord to lead us. We went into summer asking God for wisdom and
guidance. In the middle of July, we felt as if things were stirring. So we went
to the Lord with the idea of starting an auto shop in the community. I, Jared, called
together a “council of men” asking some local men for their input on what we
felt was stirring. The council that I chose was the pastor, 3 elders, and 2
trusted friends. Three out of the six men were business owners in the
community. Yet again God used others to help us see His plan. Those men prayed
with us and encouraged us that it would be a great opportunity to serve God as
a mechanic in the community. This would also be a good move to be a closer part
of the community. Over the past few years, we have developed many relationships
in the community. Our hearts are still at camp, but over the last year our
hearts have transitioned to the community.
A
gentleman from the church and the community has a shop that he had offered to
us for business use back 2 years ago already. He also brought it up again this
past winter. This individual wants to see us succeed and is willing to help us
get started in any way he can. He and I met several times over the past summer
discussing logistics. Kacie and I took a step back and asked ourselves if we
could really become business owners. So Kacie and I prayed and decided this was
the route that we were to pursue. We also have a small house that we can rent
near the shop. It needs a little work, but we plan on being moved in by
September 1. God has been good to us. We love ministry and serving others. God
showed us how we can glorify Him in this area. He also prepared us for this by
working on all the different camp vehicles and equipment.
We
are excited to let you all know that things are ending for us at Victory Bible
Camps and Conference Center as of August 31st. We are nervous and
eager to open up our own auto shop business. We look forward to what God has in
store for us in this new chapter of our lives. We don’t know all the details
yet. We would love your prayers during this transition period of our lives.
Again, we can’t thank our supporters,
family, and friends enough for all you have done for us through the years. We
appreciate each and every one of you.
With
Christ,
Jared and Kacie Werkema &
family
New Address
66502 S. Keith's RD
Sutton, AK 99674
***If you have any questions please call ( 907-746-7124), email, or facebook us. We are not receiving a pay check from Victory for the month of September. If you send a gift to the camp it WILL NOT be going to us, but into General Funds.
