David came to know the Lord when he was 15 years old. At that time, he began to attend the Baptist Church in Adrian, GA where Inman Gerrald was the pastor. Bro. Gerrald began being a Life Shaper - investing in David's life, tutoring him, and mentoring him. Over the years, wherever God's path took David, he knew he had the prayer covering and love of Bro. and Mrs. Gerrald. Whenever he returned home, one of the folks with whom he wanted to spend time was Bro. Inman. After we married they continued to invest in our lives - encouraging and loving us. This past year, Mrs. Gerrald walked her last journey into the Father's presence. It probably one of the most difficult times that David experienced on the mission field - when he was not able to return home to preach her funeral as that had always been her request.
Bro. Inman is growing older but continues faithful in ministry, pastoring a small country church about an hour and a half from where we are living during stateside assignment. Recently we were able to visit the church and share with them of our ministry in Guatemala.
Thanks, Bro. Inman Gerrald for making eternl investments as a Life Shaper!
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