Apr 29, 2012
We’re Moving…
The month of May is going to be a pretty big and rather significant month for us. After 6 great years working with The Salvation Army, the past four of which has been at High Point, we are embarking on a new and exciting adventure.
Our time as pastors has not only been enriching to our own walk with God but we feel overjoyed that God has been able to use us to save souls, grow saints and serve suffering humanity. In a time of shrinking congregations, and in one of the most secular cities in Canada, we witnessed growth in the congregation, a renovated building, strengthened community ties, new leaders and new soldiers added to the ranks.
We will have a lot of fond memories to look back on here in Victoria and definitely feel like The Salvation Army will always have an incredibly important part in our story and lives together. After all, it was in The Salvation Army where Alison took her first steps, where we grew up in our faith, where we first met, where we got engaged and where we got married!
But as wonderful as the time has been we feel as though we are now being called unto a new phase in our pursuit of God.
So what’s the new adventure are we embarking on? Well, for the summer we will be moving to Ontario (the Toronto area) to spend tons of time with family and close friends whom we haven’t had a true chance to be with over the last 6 years. We’re so excited to catch up more fully and enjoy this blessing!
Then, at the end of the summer, if all goes as planned (pending visas), we will be moving to the country of Kuwait in the Middle East. We have both been accepted to teach at a British school there as primary teachers. Peter will be teaching Year 5 (Grade 4 – 9 yr. olds), and Alison will be teaching Music to Years 1-3 (Kindergarten – Gr. 2 – 5-7 yr. olds). Seeing as we have felt called to serve in the Middle East for many years now, we are thrilled to be able to serve God in this way.
[From our trip to Kuwait in 2010]
So as you can imagine, there is an obvious mix of great sadness and overwhelming joy. We are sad to leave those that we have come to love and serve here in Victoria, but we are certain of God’s calling on our lives for this next phase, and so for that, we feel overwhelming joy.
For real life friends and family reading this, we hope as we embark on this new adventure that you will be able to keep in touch with us either by email, or through this blog where we will post regular updates about our new home, country and lives.
And for those who “know” us through the blog, be on the look out for the fun updates about all the goings on in our lives!
Sincerely,
Alison and Peter Lublink
Whoa!!! Sad for The Salvation Army world, but what an AMAZING adventure!!! I’ll be in TO in July-maybe we can squeeze in a coffee or something. Praying for you both through the transition, visa approvals (it will happen!), and everything in between. :)
Sad to hear that you’re leaving The Army. We need you both so very much and I’ll miss knowing you’re not in our Canada and Bermuda Territory anymore. May God bless you both.
Well, I knew you would end up in the middle east sometime. I love you guys…I will keep you in my prayers.
So excited for you! We need to catch up before you head to the other side of the world. :-)
Congrats on the exciting adventure ahead!
Congrats on the exciting news! That’s a great opportunity. I wish you every success!
God go with you. It’s a challenging place to take the love of Jesus, but you are up to the challenge! Be blessed and be a blessing!
Wishing you both all the best in Kuwait and on God’s journey for your lives. It’s been great to get to know you a bit this past year.
Thinking and praying for you guys.
Victoria is loosing out, but I am so excited for your new opportunity! Looks like learning Arabic will pay off! We will miss you though. :)
WoW … What a great opportunity and a great adventure. I can’t wait to start reading about your travels. Congratulations!
Oh Alison!
I’m so excited for you guys! I hope that amongst the busyness Curt and I will get to cherish some time with you!
And by the way… I’ve totally been working on my own “We’re moving” post! I was like “aw, man, she beat me to it!” When I saw this. Mine won’t be as epic as yours!
Blessings as you embark on a new journey! Make sure that you visit us in Oakville before you leave for the middle east!
Oh, my goodness! What a huge change. Blessings on your transition. Keep up the blogging! Guess I won’t run into you in Canada if I ever get up there again. :(
Wow, lots of changes in store for you two! May you be blessed in this new chapter of your life!
Guys, this truly is a sad day for the Army, but you have to do what God has called you to do. So here’s wishing you many many blessings as you pursue his calling upon your lives.
Remembering you in our thoughts and prayers- and we will be watching this space!
Beat and Annette
This is amazing! I hope everything goes according to plan and if not…He always knows the best way! :-)
Thanks!! So far so good with all the official parts of the plan (i.e. paperwork). I’m sure we’ll have to lots to learn while we’re there. :)