Weekly Update: The Registration Battle & The Peace That Surpasses Understanding Week of April 5 – April 11

The Journey: Temple ➔ Waco ➔ GeorgetownThis was a week of miles and major milestones. We began in Temple, moved through Waco on the 7th, and finally settled back in Georgetown on the 8th. While the scenery changed, the mission remained the same: navigating the road while stewarding the lives on board.
The Milestone: The $500 "Victory"After six or seven attempts at various registration offices since December, we finally faced the final hurdle for the bus. Despite providing legitimate, long-standing paperwork—including our IRS Letter of Determination and Texas Comptroller Sales Tax Exemption—the local office denied our non-profit status based on a misunderstanding of labeling.
Even with a Certificate of Fact proving our good standing since 2016, we were forced to title the bus in my name to get it done. It was an unexpected $500 out-of-pocket expense, but as of this week, the bus is officially titled and registered.
Scriptural Highlights: The "Odd Peace"The most remarkable part of this week wasn't the paperwork—it was the internal shift. Despite the frustration at the registration office and the financial hit, the Father provided a supernatural, "odd peace."

• Psalm 16 & 17: We prayed to be kept as the "apple of His eye," and He responded with the sign of a house finch on our mirror. We learned that "pleasant places" aren't always found in government offices, but in His presence.
• 1 Corinthians 2: While the world (and the registration office) didn't seem to "see" what we are doing, the Spirit gave us the discernment to stay calm and stay the course.
• Luke 24: We realized that even during the most frustrating hours at the counter, Jesus was walking with us on that "Emmaus Road," making sure the bus was finally legal and ready for the highway.

Stewardship & The Path AheadWe are now legally set to move! We are continuing to defend the weak and deliver the needy (Psalm 82:3-4). This week taught us that "due diligence" often comes with a price tag, but the Father’s provision is always enough to cover the cost.
We are officially registered, titled, and ready for what’s next. Thank you for standing with us through the red tape!
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