Meghan and Joseph Duckett have been serving with One Way Ministries for several years. Meghan has been an intern and helped lead in many ways on the field with VBS in various locations, team leadership in a variety of ways in AZ and NM as well as Africa. And off the field she has been involved with writing TAWG along with Joseph. Joseph led as a youth pastor on trips with us at first and then after he and Meghan married he has become a vital member of our summer teams leading in a variety of areas from construction to worship. This new chapter in their lives is a unique place for them and they are wrestling through the changes with grace and faith. They have been a blessing to our ministry both personally and to our teams. We look forward to all that the Father has planned for their lives as they grow their family in the midst of obedience to His call to serve the Body of Christ in many ways and in the circumstances He places them. I am so grateful to the Lord for allowing us to be a part of their lives and have them be a part of One Way Ministries leadership!
The new year has begun and it has come in fast for us. Aside from the pregnancy we moved into a new house, bought the new furniture that goes along with that, began the painting and things that go along with a new baby room, went on a short mission trip to Birmingham, I (Joseph) got a new job title at the sporting goods store at which I work, and church is changing drastically for our family. All these things could be quite burdensome, but God has given us a nice peace about all of it.
He has brought us to a place of trusting in His leadership that has made it easy for us to just sit back, relax, and enjoy the excitement of the new life that is being created for us. If you know Meghan, you know that sitting back and relaxing doesn't come easy. Haha. Nothing brings us more joy during the summer than being able to go onto the mission field. We don't get to spend very much time on the field these days, so the short time we are able to spend during the summer is really nice. However, this summer we will have a fresh addition to the family, so we won't be able to fly or drive for 20 hours and be on the field with a 4 week old. I also don't think there is any way that Mr. New Daddy is going to leave his 4 week old child and wife behind and be that far away. So sadly, it doesn't seem that we are going to be able to go on the field this summer. While this saddens us, we realize that God is using us here in Columbia, LA, to be mirrors of His love and glory, and that's just what we want to do.
As we travel into a new era in our lives we covet your prayers for wisdom in our decisions. As always, remember that our home on earth may be a temporary home, but it is OUR temporary home, and God expects His best out of us while we are here.
With such tremendous help like Joseph and Meghan, we have been able to see some amazing results on the field each summer. God has continued to bless the ministry and the work we have been doing in places like New Mexico. Our work among the Navajo people of New Mexico is in many ways just beginning. This is a long term work that will take years to progress and grow in a way that seems significant. Native work in any culture is a commitment for the long haul and not a short term commitment. As a result we are asking God to lead some people, like Joseph and Meghan, to get involved in our Native American work in a unique way. First we are asking the Lord for teams that will commit to return to the same spot for several years in a row. We need a few teams who will see the long term benefits of returning year after year to show and share the Gospel. Secondly, we are asking the Lord to lead someone to commit to serve the church in New Mexico in a mid or long term capacity to help with ministry on the ground and assist in helping us be more effective with every trip we plan and organize to serve the church in New Mexico. The work among the Native Americans of our country is a work that demands stability and trustworthy partners. We are praying the Lord of the harvest will send workers into the field right here in our own backyard to work the fields that are ripe for the harvest. Join us in prayer as we seek to follow His heart and in commitment as we serve faithfully alongside our brothers and sisters among the Navajo Nation! Lets work together to reach the world and teach His Word!
