tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post6853265566044037845..comments2023-10-11T03:54:58.698-06:00Comments on Randall Friesen: I resigned from Gateway this morning.Randall Friesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04112919973262687369noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-65829209265720880272008-09-07T07:31:30.000-06:002008-09-07T07:31:30.000-06:00You & your family have been on my heart and in...You & your family have been on my heart and in my prayers for months. I don't know how this can be since we do not even know one another, but I strongly felt you were resigning in the near future. I just sensed it. No supernatural powers, just a nudging. So, I prayed. Like crazy. You have obviously had a tremendous impact on your congregation and in your community... I have no doubt that you will (all) be intensely missed. Hope that at least some of the burden has been lifted and that you are looking forward to your next step.<br>.ede.edenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-59185534162721285692008-09-07T07:40:20.000-06:002008-09-07T07:40:20.000-06:00I hope this is good and refreshing for both you an...I hope this is good and refreshing for both you and for Gateway. Change can be as good as it can be scary.<br><br>We will be thinking and praying as you guys walk this journey. Let us know what we can do for you.Pegshttp://polarpegs.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-60021075644977820222008-09-07T07:46:32.000-06:002008-09-07T07:46:32.000-06:00Ahhhh, nuff said - a few words can speak a lot.Ahhhh, nuff said - a few words can speak a lot.Barbhttp://barbarah07.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-91658855646613514062008-09-07T07:59:12.000-06:002008-09-07T07:59:12.000-06:00My prayers are with you and Lauralea and your kids...My prayers are with you and Lauralea and your kids, too.Linda Gilmorehttp://lindaruthspot.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-25086799584459454802008-09-07T08:13:15.000-06:002008-09-07T08:13:15.000-06:00Praying for you, don't really know what to say...Praying for you, don't really know what to say but I hope and pray things will be revealed to you/have already been.Danhttp://doss-about.co.uk/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-54908798136483814222008-09-07T09:44:59.000-06:002008-09-07T09:44:59.000-06:00I guess that maybe it was time. That maybe the spi...I guess that maybe it was time. That maybe the spirit is moving you in another direction after completing your studies. I may just be overly observant, but it seemed to me that when you went to Iona, things began to change in your field of vision. Yet that is what pilgrimage does to us. You know you are in my prayers. I hope you will share the journey with us. <br><br>Blessings<br>Jeremyjeremyhttp://jeremiahandrews.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-36628396276180240612008-09-07T10:00:53.000-06:002008-09-07T10:00:53.000-06:00I don't have anything cliche or otherwise to s...I don't have anything cliche or otherwise to say as I think I'm more shocked than most commenters. With this comment I just wish to add to the list of those supporting you & your family Randall.Jayhttp://www.jaysspace.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-29398037704881143092008-09-07T10:22:03.000-06:002008-09-07T10:22:03.000-06:00Ummm...you're not running in the election, are...Ummm...you're not running in the election, are you, Randall? ;) Well, okay, maybe not.<br><br>I do hope the future will open up more freedom in Christ for all involved.Jadonhttp://mindismapping.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-31774221725236687422008-09-07T10:25:17.000-06:002008-09-07T10:25:17.000-06:00We all love you, Pastor Randall....ya, enough said...We all love you, Pastor Randall....ya, enough said...SharonKhttp://sharonkent.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-57316199560698361052008-09-07T10:48:16.000-06:002008-09-07T10:48:16.000-06:00praying.praying.Tara R.http://tarasviewoftheworld.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-61191265588735260602008-09-07T11:45:53.000-06:002008-09-07T11:45:53.000-06:00I may be the only one to say this but...YAY! :) Le...I may be the only one to say this but...YAY! :) Let us know if there's anything we can do on this end.lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-39380523774931377862008-09-07T13:11:57.000-06:002008-09-07T13:11:57.000-06:00I hope sleep comes easily tonight. PeaceI hope sleep comes easily tonight. PeaceDoug Robertsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-82541138167690318562008-09-07T14:27:20.000-06:002008-09-07T14:27:20.000-06:00Hey, thank you to you who have actually taken time...Hey, thank you to you who have actually taken time to pray for us, or to talk to God about us, or sent us some good vibes. I fear who we might be by now, without that great grace you have given us.<br><br>Thank you for your love and occasional notes and readership. I am hoping this place gets interesting again as I live in a new space with more cows and silence than ever before.<br><br><br>... did I mention, it's a church in a field??<br><br><br><br>:)Randallhttp://randallfriesen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-69656508441800667992008-09-07T14:32:23.000-06:002008-09-07T14:32:23.000-06:00It will be interesting to see what God does with R...It will be interesting to see what God does with Randall Friesen in a church in a field. Probably doesn't want you there for the cows. <br><br><br>And did we mention that we will miss you?Lineahttp://linealanoie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-3480516404808256232008-09-07T15:55:30.000-06:002008-09-07T15:55:30.000-06:00Thanks for giving more than 10 years to Gateway. ...Thanks for giving more than 10 years to Gateway. It's a much healthier place now than it was when you arrived. <br>God's blessings on your new ministry. <br>And I believe that despite being in field, you will have high-speed Internet.Phil Lhttp://philloseth.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-37804634612867902062008-09-07T16:16:18.000-06:002008-09-07T16:16:18.000-06:00God is good! I have to agree with Lisa's "...God is good! I have to agree with Lisa's "Yay!" The quiet of the country will be a place of peace for you...you will be surprised at how much you learn to love it. Cows vs inebriated neighbours ...hmmm. <br>However, in my celebrating, I do know the pain of good-byes and fears of moving on. Praying for you and Gateway and Malmo -Vanessanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-17520779873372820372008-09-07T16:26:58.000-06:002008-09-07T16:26:58.000-06:00Yes, but it is a nice field. You have wide open s...Yes, but it is a nice field. You have wide open spaces where all you can see is God. The fresh country air.... except when the neighbors have been out with the "honey wagon"Jeff Rhttp://jreitsma@incentre.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-62451121770818982822008-09-07T16:31:23.000-06:002008-09-07T16:31:23.000-06:00It will all be good...because God is good all the ...It will all be good...because God is good all the time. Excting times are ahead i know...Natashanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-52119004141136047292008-09-07T16:49:00.000-06:002008-09-07T16:49:00.000-06:00We too are wrestling and in that darkest place of ...We too are wrestling and in that darkest place of the struggle once again such as you have been experiencing. Your decision gives us courage to also obey once the light begins to shine once again. We have done the church in a field in AB scenario and we pray that your experience with a similar church will be filled with a similar joy, peace, excitement, and knowledge of ministry given and received such as we had. The Lord be with your family and we join the prayers and pray'ers that support you in your journey of faith. Looking forward to your continued sharing over the next few months.Sue B. and Dellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-77797315885019126562008-09-08T01:34:05.000-06:002008-09-08T01:34:05.000-06:00I, too, understand the "fear" about &quo...I, too, understand the "fear" about "living in a field". I have been there myself, since my "roots" are in the city. However, it's amazing to see how quietly & unassumingly, the country life grows on you. God is good...even in a field...where you can see, without a doubt, how amazing his creation is! Daily, I am humbled with how good God is... We are praying for you & your family, and Gateway as well. I agree with Natasha, exciting times are ahead...Deloranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-9723944018148915772008-09-08T04:41:28.000-06:002008-09-08T04:41:28.000-06:00Ditto to Delora`s comment. I never thought in a m...Ditto to Delora`s comment. I never thought in a million years that I would end up a farmers wife! However, I have loved my 35 years out in the `field` and I hope you will enjoy your time here too! We are praying for you, your family and Gateway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-54233279090282672842008-09-08T04:42:52.000-06:002008-09-08T04:42:52.000-06:00Didn`t mean to leave it anonymous...still learning...Didn`t mean to leave it anonymous...still learning about this technological world.Eunicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-90662100798688627822008-09-08T04:52:29.000-06:002008-09-08T04:52:29.000-06:00I am another city boy that has been transplanted &...I am another city boy that has been transplanted "in a field." I wouldn't want to be anywhere else now. I have never appreciated God's creation more than since being "in a field." Last night (early this morning actually) I was in awe of the multitude of stars in the sky. Blessings upon you Randall as you and your family follow God's call. We're praying for you and Gateway.Stannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-56606181728919246812008-09-08T05:36:25.000-06:002008-09-08T05:36:25.000-06:00Hmmm ... as I read your story, I thought that it s...Hmmm ... as I read your story, I thought that it sounds like your house is like mine. The voice of the Holy Spirit and the voice of my wife are very similar.<br><br>Congratulations on your new call ... I think.theultrarevhttp://theultrarev.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3520413.post-10190016521911406902008-09-08T06:26:02.000-06:002008-09-08T06:26:02.000-06:00May your field always be a place of openness and c...May your field always be a place of openness and clear sight. At least you should be able to see the townsfolk when they're headed your way with torches and pitchforks!<br><br>;)<br><br>Calling to a place you said you'd never go? We won't make THAT mistake gain, will we?<br><br>:)Tonihttp://tertl.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com