“He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much,” Luke 16:10 (July-Dec 2015)

Burning Leaves at the Deterts'

Greetings Brethren,

     Many know of my earlier walk, how from 2005-2013 the Lord had me serving a local church in Wisconsin. Now through multiple discipleship programs He has been humbling me. Yes, through His Holy Spirit, God has been breaking me so that I can be more like Jesus; a servant rather than a ruler. His will is mercy; and it takes lowliness to accept His mercy and to also give it to others undeserving of that mercy.

     This extra term proceeding the completion of the 11-month internship through the Evergreen Center (EC) has included continued learning. I really am nothing without God. Will I do what He has taught me; will I do unto others the mercy He has shown me?  “If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them,” (John 13:17). How that looks in each situation can only be discerned by God's Spirit – anything else is human intellect and it fails. Correction is not rejection; but even so, rejection is not the end of the world. Jesus was rejected and He invites us to share in His sufferings (Ref. Isa. 53, Philp. 3).  Besides, as Christ's lovers we consider other people's feelings more important than how we feel. Let me share some special moments with you.

Lisa, Joan, and Maria prepping the last two birds

Blessing Highlights: 

August 15th, 2015 Newell Chicken Butchering  –  Three sisters were happily completing one of the final steps in the butchering process; gutting. It was a fun time spent with some of EC's most funfilled congregates.







September 12th, 2015 Magdelana & Richard Larson's wedding – A friend of mine from college and beyond, Richard Larson, tied the knot with his beautiful bride near Seattle, WA. The tears along with radiant smiles caused their faces to sparkle with love. It was a touching ceremony and a grand reception! Thank you for including me, Lana & Richard!

Lana holding the Cases' firstborn
during the reception. (Thew,
Clarissa, Lana, and Richard)

September 18th-20th EC Fall Retreat  –  The Lord moved in a tremendous way during that last meeting on Sunday morning. We helped serve meals. The cook in the back kitchen was Leslie with her assistant Hannah; they did a great job and kept me on task. It was a great time serving under sisters.

October 24th, 2015 Viroqua Apple-Pressing   –  The annual trip to Viroqua, WI was a heart-warming weekend full of delicious cider-pressing delight. Pastor Alonzo Coiley spoke the message Sunday morning: “Are you  prepared for the Lord's return?” We shared food and fellowship with our brothers and sisters at Living Faith Church. It was a desired time to catch-up with many beloved friends. A hike through a nearby park topped off that precious weekend.

The apples were washed outside
with a garden hose outside the warehouse

     These highlights may seem insignificant to those expecting reports of huge outreaches or astounding conversion stories. The skeptical chant, “You're nothing – why don't you be something,” or “You're wasting your time; why don't you do something with your life?” are met with the Word of God. “He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much,” (Luke 16:10). We must seek to be like Him Who, “made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant” (Philippians 2:7). This has been my goal and struggle this past term – to be nothing, so that Jesus can become everything. When I seek to see Jesus, He shows Himself in others and I am so blessed. Thank the Lord for all the wonderful people by whom He has blessed this soul!

     Please, pray both for the Lord's subduing and my yielding of my will to His. Pray for His anointing and direction in my life. I need to come down and stay down low where He is. Please send updates my direction –  we need to stay in touch.  Please, feel free to text, call, or mail me using the information below.

Thank you so much for your prayers,




Joel Huebner
N7101 14th Ct.
Almond, WI 54909

(715) 252-1503
jhueb298@gmail.com

The apple cider-pressing was conducted inside the warehouse adjacent to the church building. The weather was overcast, but the company was comforting.