Watching from afghanistan

On September 28, 2019, I left on a nine month long deployment to Afghanistan. Leaving behind my family and my church family, I embarked on a journey that would surely test my strength, my will and my faith. Out here there is little in regard to church, so most of my walk with God has been left to podcasts and videos from various pastors, but most importantly from Pastor Gunter each week. I so look forward each week to the family atmosphere and love through attending worship with my beautiful bride, something I miss very deeply. 

A blessing in complete disguise came when the lockdowns and COVID-19 began to devastate the norms of daily life in the U.S. I have been truly blessed each week to have church online and have the opportunity to actually attend church with my wife every Sunday, even if it is from a distance. I would like to say to the church family and the team of volunteers who have made this happen, thank you! And I pray blessings upon you all. You are truly appreciated from Afghanistan and I look so forward to getting home and telling you all personally. - Shane