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Ross, Taya, and Isaiah BlackRoss, Taya, and Isaiah BlackRoss, Taya, and Isaiah BlackRoss, Taya, and Isaiah Black 10 Bentley Circle, Little Rock AR 72210

rblack@familylife.com – ross-taya.blogspot.com 

 April 16, 2008

In just a few hours we’ll be travelling to the Northwest for two Weekend to Remember conferences in Bellevue, WA, but we wanted to quickly update you on two very exciting things that are happening in our lives right now….

On the Work Front:On the Work Front:On the Work Front:On the Work Front:  A few weeks ago, Ross was asked if we would consider filling a new position at FamilyLife. The new job title is Personal

 Assistant to the founder and President of FamilyLife, Dennis Rainey. This opportunity caught us somewhat by surprise,but we realize that it is a tremendous opportunity and we believe God will use it to prepare us as servant-leaders.

Not only is Dennis the host of the daily radio program, “FamilyLife Today,” a popular speaker and author of numerousbooks on marriage and family, and an advocate for the millions of orphans worldwide through FamilyLife’s “Hope forOrphans,” but he also gives directional leadership to the ministry at FamilyLife.

 This new role has two parts: First, Ross will be serving Dennis by looking for ways to maximizethe many opportunities for ministry that we’ve been blessed with. He will assist Dennis with developing presentations and messages, researching topics and ideas for use in speeches,

books, radio programs, and seminars. In addition to that, he will manage Dennis’ travel andspeaking schedule and will be interacting with other Christian leaders on behalf of Dennis.

 The other half of the job is the part that can’t really be defined. Many of the biggestopportunities and outreaches for FamilyLife start with just a tiny idea or a few sentences scribbledon a post-it note... Ross will be the one to take those little ideas and see if they can be cultivatedinto something really big. Although this part of the job is less defined, it’s one of the things thatexcites Ross the most!

 This new role gives us an opportunity to serve in a huge way, but it’s a little anonymousso hopefully God will get all of the glory. We’re also excited to work with some of the top leaders

in our ministry and leaders around the world, and we’re praying with faith that God will use this experience to launch usinto new adventures down the road. Dennis told us that he only wants this job to last for a maximum of 2-3 years andthen he wants to see us launched into something new with the training and experience we’ve received. We’re going tocontinue to surrender all of our hopes and plans to God and we are committing even now to go wherever He wants us.

On the Home Front:On the Home Front:On the Home Front:On the Home Front:  We can’t hold our excitement any longer, so we’re just going to blurt it out:

“Taya’s Pregnant!” Without a doubt this is the most exciting news in ourlives right now. We’ve already had three doctors’ visits where we heard theheartbeat and saw an ultrasound with a healthy baby kicking and moving around. The baby’s growth is on track and we’re anticipating an October 6due date.

It’s a challenge to even describe the joy and thankfulness we’re feeling rightnow. The children God has given to us have really served to grow our faith

and reliance on Him. It’s probably best summed up by the verses in Romans4:20-21: we have been “strengthened in our faith and give glory to God,being fully persuaded that God has the power to do what He promises.”

Please join is in praising God: *for the gift of this baby **and an exciting new job opportunity. Please keep praying: *for continued health for Taya and the baby, **a servant’s heart & a flexible spirit as Ross takes on his new role here atFamilyLife. ***We also appreciate your prayers for safety during wild weather. We live in “Tornado Alley” and over thelast few weeks we’ve endured some intense storms with several tornadoes touching down within miles of our home.

 We’re so thankful for your prayers on our behalf as well as your continual love and support. We thank God for you!

 The mission of FamilyLife is to “effectively develop godly marriages and families who change the world…One Home at a Time.”