Thursday, 24 January 2008

Team Profile - Mark Whitney


Hi my name is Mark and I am married to Julie. I have 3 sons Darren, Luke and Jordan, step daughter Colette and step son Austin. I became a Christian almost 4 years ago. I am a recovering alcoholic being sober for 9 years this year. For many years I drank too much which would lead to me neglecting other things. When the drinking stopped I started to look for something to replace it. Through the whole of my life even when I didn’t know God or pretended he wasn’t there he was and he looked after me waiting for right time for me.

This came when I met my now wife Julie. He used her to get me into church and close to him. Ever since then I have been on a wonderful journey not easy at all. I have had to make some tough decisions but I know that what ever happens Jesus will be with me by my side. I have a new job which is exciting and scary. My children, who are not really children ranging from 22 to 17, keep me on my toes. When I am not doing things at church being a small group leader and choir leader and not at home I love to play golf being an active member of my local club Belfairs. This will my first mission experience and although I am scared I am really looking forward to our trip to America.

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