Ann Sophie and Nelson continue running the Kokua Crew ministry in Kona, Hawaii, staying busy around the clock with Youth With a Mission. The idea of becoming an electrician still has appeal, but the ministry still tugs firmly. Nelson is realizing that a traditional 40-hour job that is calm and predictable might not be the way to go.

The one thing he knows for sure is that as God guides, he’ll follow.

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February 22, 2022

The more I lead the Kokua Crew, the more I realize that these are my people. The BBC people came for their Mission Journey and the difference between the two groups is clear. I’m way more of a worker than a diplomat or office person. I’d rather be up in a tree than at a meeting… Anyway, we are glad to be doing what we’re doing.

Being an electrician doesn’t seem like a compatible life to this. Or it seems like a complete abandon of this life and all it has and demands. The demands and perks are different from those of a “normal” job.

Like Peter said, “We trusted God and look how it worked out for us.”

 Lord, when I was working at his (Tim’s) house, I thought about that and have seen you do that for me so many times. Every time I’ve “Made a Plan,” it’s turned out to be second-best. You have always done more than I can ask or imagine. Maybe we should just stick with that.

Also, the two we asked to step in as house parents declined. So we’re left with a space open for next quarter. I hold it all loosely and want the best for our family, even though having a baby still seems like a dream. But the due date is anytime.

I pray, Lord, that I would never fear man or the churches that send us, the leadership here, any disease, any deportment or exclusion. I pray that you would always be the boss and the one I look to for orders, value, and self-worth. I pray for wisdom about spending Saturday with this team or sticking with the new Sabbath transition we are trying to start.

Even last week, there were commitments that tried to get in there and did. Lunches with people and other work-oriented things. We are happy to work, Lord, but even happier to spend the Sabbath together without work.

I pray for the courage to defend Annso and our baby boy above everything and everyone else, and not to let business or work come in the way, or fear of man, or fear of not having enough money or whatever, to stand in the way. I’m grateful for today, for the work we have, for the meeting tonight, for new starts and for fresh appreciation of what we do and why we do it.

Thank you Lord for the team from BBC that’s here and for their kindness to us bringing the dresser and coming all this way to bless us for such a short time.

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“Think about the Lord in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.” (Proverbs 3:6)