Month: December 2015

As we near the end of 2015, we cannot help but be incredibly thankful and humbled by the year we have had.  In 2015, we have seen some incredible miracles – from finally committing to move to Guate full time, to receiving support from a multitude of those around us, and seeing God answer our prayers in this journey.

We have celebrated Christmas with the Bowers and Saulton families – and we are so very blessed for all the wonderful people on both sides of the family!  We are thankful to have seen our grandparents this week, to have seen all the nephews and nieces, and our parents as well.  We’re thankful for healthy, happy and loving families… which remind us that we’re going to serve those in Guatemala who have never felt such warmth and welcoming from those they love.  It both breaks our heart and fuels our fire to get down there on January 16th.

Being only 17 days away from moving, we are still pushing forward and working on getting our monthly support.  We’re just over halfway there! We are SO. VERY. THANKFUL. for those of you that have given!  Some of you have helped purchase plane tickets, some of you have bought our shirt, some of you have committed to sponsor us monthly, and others have prayed and shared our posts.

Through all of this, one thing we’ve heard is “it isn’t much, but…” … and we want you all to know that we are thankful for each and every gift we’ve received!  I can’t imagine where we’d be if nobody gave because they didn’t feel it was enough.  It reminds me of the story in Mark 12, where the widow gave two pennies after witnessing others throw in large amounts.  Jesus says “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.  They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything – all she had to live on.”  We’re thankful that you’ve given anything, whether it’s big or small, we know its a huge commitment on your end to give. And we’re so very thankful that you’re getting us one step closer to being feet on the ground in Guatemala.

Our prayer for you, is that since you’ve sown bountifully, that you will reap bountifully.  That, just as in the word says in Luke 6:38, you will receive blessing “pressed down, shaken together, and running over.”  We’ve certainly witnessed this in our lives, and I can’t wait to see how it unfolds in yours.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your families.

You are loved.

–Whitney

Luke 6:38 says “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

Just last week, on Thursday December 3rd, Lifepoint had a leadership meeting to discuss our current series “Presence” which is about generosity, giving, and campus expansion.  During this particular sermon, Pastor Daniel was discussion John 12, where Jesus was anointed at Bethany…  and Mary poured expensive perfume over His feet.  But what she did was not wasteful, it was worship.

It’s funny… and humbling… because it was exactly December 3rd last year that we got into contact with The Dechat’s who have been a huge part into providing a way to GET us to Guatemala.  We have noticed that throughout this entire journey that we truly serve a God of provision.   That He has gone before us and graciously made a way for us to serve, even when things seemed impossible.  I seriously think I could thank over a hundred people who have helped us make it to where we are today… and I’m excited to see how many more people are coming on board as we take this next step of faith in actually moving there.

…which brings me to my next point.  We are blown away by the support we’ve received since making our announcement that we are moving!!  So many people have shared our post and are already asking how they can help support us.  As Flavor Flav once said to me, “WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!”

What we are needing most, is monthly support.  We are praying that people will commit to sponsoring us, no matter how little.  You can do so by going to THIS LINK , choosing your donation amount, and adding “Send The Saultons” under Order Notes at checkout.

If you prefer to make a one time donation, that can be done so HERE.

We are also selling t-shirts, get some Saulton-swag in super soft cotton!!!  Orders must be placed by December 30th!  T-shirts are only $20, add $2 if you would like us to ship them to you 🙂  (we will deliver to Fredericksburg, Culpeper, Sugar Grove, Harrisonburg, Huntington, and Kenova) 😀

Send your name, size, and paypal amount to bryansaulton@gmail.com

A huge MUCHAS GRACIAS to Bryan’s Grace Christian School classmate who bought t-shirts for Bryan’s ENTIRE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASS. It’s generosity of people like YOU that allow US to go and serve.

We’re blown away, in awe, humbled, excited….  God has done a LOT of great things so far on this adventure and we’re just. getting. started.  One thing we know for sure and we’ve seen is that God’s word is true.  Luke 6:38 is really speaking to us in this season, and we are doing our best to receive these blessings and gifts open-handed.  We’re so excited to see where The Lord continues to lead us!

You are loved.
–Whitney