If you have ever had the opportunity to connect with Jesse and April Spence, owners of The Dwelling Place in Milford, Delaware, you know their heart for the Lord, for their family, and for the community of Milford. Their presence in Milford has truly been like a city set on a hill that cannot be hidden (Matthew 5:14), especially as The Dwelling Place officially opened its doors just a few short months ago.
With ZERO coffee shop experience, but complete trust in the Lord, Jesse and April stepped out in obedience when God called them to open The Dwelling Place. They gave Him their YES, not knowing exactly what the journey would look like, but trusting the One who called them. The testimonies that have already come from this little coffee shop in just a few short months are nothing short of incredible. God has been using The Dwelling Place as a vessel for His glory, creating a space where people are loved, encouraged, prayed over, and pointed back to Jesus.
In the midst of all that God is doing, Jesse and April are walking through a season that will require them to trust the Lord in a new way…Jesse is preparing to undergo open-heart surgery due to a congenital heart condition, which will require him to step away from work for an extended period of recovery. During this time, April will also need to step away from much of her involvement at The Dwelling Place as she cares for Jesse and their family. His open heart surgery will take place on November 10th, so please join us in prayer leading up to and throughout that day, and the days to follow. Updates will be provided, when possible.
As they navigate Jesse’s surgery and his recovery, the care of their children, the management of their household, and the work required to keep The Dwelling Place moving forward, we have an opportunity to come alongside them in a meaningful way. For a family that has so willingly poured out their time, resources, and hearts into serving others, what a beautiful opportunity for the community to now pour back into them.
Our desire is to surround Jesse, April, and their family with the same love, generosity, and encouragement they have so faithfully extended to others. We want to help ease the financial burdens that will come during this season.
Above all, we ask that you join us in praying for Jesse, April, their children, and The Dwelling Place as they walk through this journey together. If the Lord places it on your heart to give financially, any amount you give would be a blessing.
Galatians 6:2 reminds us:
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
Galatians 6:2 NKJV
We are grateful and excited for you to join us in being a small part of the blessings that this Heart Makeover will bring to the lives of Jesse, April, their children, and all who are touched by the faith and love of this family. Their obedience to God's calling is the inspiration that has propelled our obedience to God's direction in starting this fundraiser for their support. April and Jesse have nothing to do with starting this fundraiser. It has been a step of faith between God and some Christ followers whose lives they touched over a few cups of coffee and a powerful worship night at The Dwelling Place. We hope you will also be led to join us in supporting them through this amazing time of surrender. We know it will prove to be faith building and miraculous for Jesse, April, their children, and our community.
Thank you for praying, giving, sharing, and being part of what the Lord is doing in and through this family.
Thank you for being part of God's blessings over them!
