What has been a dream is now a reality! We made the short journey from Philadelphia to Gaithersburg MD and just this week we began class at the Sovereign Grace Pastor's College.
And this is a reality because so many of you have given up your resources to bless us in this endeavor. You have been a direct means of helping us understand and even experience the gospel. You have made significant sacrifices for me and my family but ultimately we know that your sacrifices are an affirming declaration that Jesus is worthy!
Jodi and I have been so humbled by God's goodness to us during the last three or fourth months. And now that classes have begun and I have had the chance to meet classmates and teachers I am beginning to see the value of your investment. We are one family of twenty-three. As we have met each one of these families we are amazed that God would give us the privilege to learn and grow with them. They are exceptional people! Our time together as families will inevitably have a shaping influence. I am sure that much repentance and faith will result from the time we will have together as students and families. And that is simply what we believe will happen outside of the classroom. Within the classroom we have already received a glimpse of the pastoral care that adorns the academic excellence. Jeff Pursewell and Gary Ricucci lead us with grateful and humble hearts. They are men who have quickly earned our respect because they ooze with Christ-likeness.And I must mention the larger Sovereign Grace staff. They are remarkable individuals typified by joyful service.
We are so thrilled to be a part of this and we recognize that you have made it possible. So we want to give thanks to God for his mercy to undeserving sinners and we want to give thanks for the role you have played in making much of Christ.
Please continue to pray for us that we might wisely serve and encourage the other families and teachers that we are doing life with here at the PC. And continue to pray for God's provision. We have seen God provide significantly but we will continue raising the final amount of support as we enter the school year.
In Him and for Him,
Dan and Jodi Birkholz