{"id":5943,"date":"2017-03-15T13:56:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-15T13:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/2017\/03\/15\/north-america-caribbean-usa-new-england-and-new-york-item-8425-open-letter-from-wyndham-shaw\/"},"modified":"2024-02-07T18:24:32","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T16:24:32","slug":"open-letter-from-wyndham-shaw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/open-letter-from-wyndham-shaw\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Letter from Wyndham Shaw"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It seems appropriate that I update the Boston church and her leaders as to the progression of my health challenges and its effect on my capacity to work full time. <\/p>\n\n\n

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I have served as an evangelist here since 1987 and an elder since 1990. I have learned and gained so much through the faithful men and women with whom I served side by side, and have seen God move in mighty ways. I was able to travel the globe serving the poor, strengthening churches and helping to establish elderships. I enjoy the love of my wife and family and am so thankful for their love for God and his church. I am richly blessed. Without their support I could not have served to the extent I have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My hope was to continue to serve in the full-time ministry for several more years, particularly to help establish more elderships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Proverbs 16:9 says, we can plan our course, but God directs our steps. His plans are not always understood, but he always acts in love and with a purpose higher than ours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A couple of years ago I began to develop problems with my balance. Over time, my condition has worsened to where I can no longer walk, have speech difficulties, and other autonomic neurological difficulties. My fatigue level on most days is intense. I continue to beg God to take this from me, as many of you have prayed. But so far, he seems to be saying, \u201cMy grace is sufficient for you.\u201d He is sovereign all of the time. I have accepted my current circumstance and strive to live a grateful, courageous and cheerful life, by his grace. <\/p>\n\n\n

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In all honesty, this is difficult. I will miss the comradery of life in the ministry with Doug, Valdur, Mark B. and the rest of Boston elders and staff. I don\u2019t know what the future holds, but my diagnosis is that this is a progressive neurological disease that does not get easier. I ask for your prayers\u2014that I can go in the strength God gives me and fulfill God\u2019s purpose for my life. I long to see the next generation reach this world for God in ways we have only dreamed about, and will always pray to that end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am extremely thankful for the love and family of the Boston church, especially to my wife and children (and their spouses) who meet my daily needs. This has been my home for the past 30 years and will be for the future to come. I already feel so taken care of, and appreciate your prayers, support, and love during this difficult time. Jeanie will continue to work in the ministry, but I will need to withdraw from most of the obligations and responsibilities I have carried. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for all of your understanding and ongoing support. It is a joy to be a part of this fellowship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With my deepest love and affection, Wyndham <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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