Moving Mountains (and 600 Miles)
When the Road Feels Long and the Promise Feels Distant
“Faith moves mountains.” That’s easy to say when the mountain doesn’t involve rental applications, housing markets, international moving checklists, and hundreds of miles of uncertainty.
But when you're walking by faith—not just talking about it—you realize that sometimes the mountain isn’t removed; it’s climbed one prayer-soaked step at a time.
Where We’re At
Right now, we’re actively working with our new church family in Prince Edward Island to secure housing. While it’s not settled yet, we’re hopeful that this week could bring the clarity we’ve been praying for. And when that happens, our hope is to make the 600+ mile move before November 15th.
That’s a big statement. And there are a lot of moving parts between now and then. Logistics. Kids. Ministry transitions. Packing tape. Paperwork. Goodbyes.
But behind all that is a simple truth: God is faithful.
When Discouragement Creeps In
There have been days when it felt like nothing was opening up—like housing was a wall too thick to pray through. We’ve hit dead ends and heard “no” more than once. And when you're trying to uproot your family across the border to answer a calling, those moments can hit hard.
But what has kept our feet under us has been the Church—capital "C."
From our Vermont church family to friends near and far, we have felt lifted, encouraged, and upheld. There have been texts at the right time. Conversations that reminded us we’re not crazy. Offers to help pack or to pray.
We’re convinced this journey was never meant to be walked alone—and we’re so grateful we haven’t had to.
Finishing Well
Until we leave, we are still fully engaged with the ministry here in Barre, Vermont. We're continuing to serve at Enough Ministries with all our hearts, walking with our church family here right up to the point we say goodbye.
To mark that transition, we are planning two key events on Sunday, November 2nd:
Morning Service: My final sermon here in Vermont. It’s hard to even write that, but there’s something deeply meaningful about ending one chapter in worship before stepping into the next.
2:00 PM Sending Party: We’re inviting all of our friends, family, and fellow laborers in Christ to join us as we celebrate what God has done here—and what He is preparing to do there. We’ll spend time in prayer, worship, and fellowship. If you feel led to support the mission financially, this will also be a time where you can bring a love offering to help us launch well and land on our feet. But even more than gifts, we would be honored just to have you with us—to pray, to celebrate, and to send us off with the strength of community and the power of God’s presence.
Join the Journey
We’re not asking anyone to watch from the sidelines. This mission doesn’t belong to one family—it belongs to the Kingdom. If you’re reading this, then you’re already part of the story.
Here’s how you can join us:
Thank you for walking with us. The mountain isn’t gone—but it’s being moved. One faithful step at a time.
—Josh, for the Fortier Family
“Faith moves mountains.” That’s easy to say when the mountain doesn’t involve rental applications, housing markets, international moving checklists, and hundreds of miles of uncertainty.
But when you're walking by faith—not just talking about it—you realize that sometimes the mountain isn’t removed; it’s climbed one prayer-soaked step at a time.
Where We’re At
Right now, we’re actively working with our new church family in Prince Edward Island to secure housing. While it’s not settled yet, we’re hopeful that this week could bring the clarity we’ve been praying for. And when that happens, our hope is to make the 600+ mile move before November 15th.
That’s a big statement. And there are a lot of moving parts between now and then. Logistics. Kids. Ministry transitions. Packing tape. Paperwork. Goodbyes.
But behind all that is a simple truth: God is faithful.
When Discouragement Creeps In
There have been days when it felt like nothing was opening up—like housing was a wall too thick to pray through. We’ve hit dead ends and heard “no” more than once. And when you're trying to uproot your family across the border to answer a calling, those moments can hit hard.
But what has kept our feet under us has been the Church—capital "C."
From our Vermont church family to friends near and far, we have felt lifted, encouraged, and upheld. There have been texts at the right time. Conversations that reminded us we’re not crazy. Offers to help pack or to pray.
We’re convinced this journey was never meant to be walked alone—and we’re so grateful we haven’t had to.
Finishing Well
Until we leave, we are still fully engaged with the ministry here in Barre, Vermont. We're continuing to serve at Enough Ministries with all our hearts, walking with our church family here right up to the point we say goodbye.
To mark that transition, we are planning two key events on Sunday, November 2nd:
Morning Service: My final sermon here in Vermont. It’s hard to even write that, but there’s something deeply meaningful about ending one chapter in worship before stepping into the next.
2:00 PM Sending Party: We’re inviting all of our friends, family, and fellow laborers in Christ to join us as we celebrate what God has done here—and what He is preparing to do there. We’ll spend time in prayer, worship, and fellowship. If you feel led to support the mission financially, this will also be a time where you can bring a love offering to help us launch well and land on our feet. But even more than gifts, we would be honored just to have you with us—to pray, to celebrate, and to send us off with the strength of community and the power of God’s presence.
Join the Journey
We’re not asking anyone to watch from the sidelines. This mission doesn’t belong to one family—it belongs to the Kingdom. If you’re reading this, then you’re already part of the story.
Here’s how you can join us:
- Pray for the housing situation to come together quickly and clearly.
- Join us on Nov. 2 if you’re local to Vermont.
- Consider giving to support the launch (details will be on our giving page).
- Share our mission with someone who might be called to go, give, or pray.
Thank you for walking with us. The mountain isn’t gone—but it’s being moved. One faithful step at a time.
—Josh, for the Fortier Family
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