Happy New Year! As we begin 2020, we just wanted to take a couple of minutes to express our gratitude for you all. On January 3, 2019 – almost one year ago today – we opened the doors of Mission Cup Coffee for the first time. All the prayer, planning and preparation did not prepare us for what we experienced then and throughout the year. It didn’t prepare us for the encouragement, support, love, and new friendships that were brought into our lives. By God’s grace, all of those things came to fruition very quickly and continued throughout the year.
We thank the Lord for His provision during the times of struggle and uncertainty. We thank Him for your willingness and enthusiasm to give this little coffee shop a try – and for many of you it has become a regular experience. We thank Him for sustaining us for this first year in business and blessing us in ways that we could have never imagined.
As we step into this New Year, we are still praying, planning and preparing. But all the preparation and planning we do is nothing in comparison to the plan that God already has put into action. That is the exciting part!
The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.
Proverbs 16:9
We look forward to continuing to serve you in the upcoming year, Lord willing. Whether it is fresh roasted coffee, made from scratch baked goods, or simply a smile and conversation – it is all by God’s grace. Be sure to stay tuned as we make some changes – all good things! – and refine how we move forward in this year. God has blessed us with this business and with a desire to help missions in India. Our goal and our desire is to bring Him glory in all that we do. Our prayer is that desire continues to grow as this year progresses and that it would also bless all of you who walk through our door.
So, as we all begin a fresh year – let our hearts be inclined to His will, His glory, His honor, and His praise.
In Christ,
Freddie & Jenn