Over the past months Alessandro and Chantal Parrillo have faced many unknowns and questions as they transition and look to the Lord for what is next. They thank God for His faithfulness towards them, for His constant presence, and for His wisdom and guidance.
Phasing out of ministry in West Africa is not simple, having served there for a few decades. Next month Alessandro will go to Senegal for two weeks to sort through all their belongings. Deciding what to bring back to Canada will be tricky since he will have limited baggage allowance. There will be lots of other items to sell or give away. Pray for strength and wisdom for him as he tackles this task and for Chantal as she helps him from a distance and takes care of the kids at home. Pray that Alessandro will be able to connect with friends to say goodbye. Pray that they can close this chapter well.
Ethnos Canada has invited them to join the team at the headquarters in Ontario which is about a 6½ hour drive from where they now live. Ethnos Canada’s missionary training centre is also located there.
They visited the headquarters as they considered this option and believe God is leading them in this direction and have therefore accepted their invitation!
Their hearts continue to desire to be involved in reaching the peoples of the world who have not yet been reached by God’s life-changing message. They are excited to see how God will use them!
This does mean another transition and as a family they are weary of transitions. It is especially difficult for the children to consider having to once again go to a new school and start to make new friends. They plan is to move to the mission headquarters in August to settle in before school starts. They would appreciate prayer for this transition.