“Never be afraid to
trust an unknown
future to a known
God.” ― Corrie Ten Boom
Pastor Jonathan Cobb Texas Missionary Report
October/November
“You talk of faith when you’re up on the mountain. Oh, but
the talk comes so easy when life’s at its best. But it’s down
in the valley of trials and temptations, that’s where faith is
really put to the test.” The lyrics from the song, “God on the
Mountain” have been more than lyrics, as our faith has been
pushed to extreme limits. The Cobb family received
devastating news of a 1 cm spot on Julia’s MRI on October
23, 2012. A biopsy days later would confirm malignancy.
For our family, faith is not a list of options that we can
choose to use or not use. We have decided to continue to
trust God and we are still singing:
“The God on the mountain is still God in the valley, when
things go wrong He’ll make them right. And the God of the
good times, is still God of the bad times. And the God of the
day is still God of the night.”
October /November 2012
Julusda
He will keep in perfect peace all those who trust in Him, whose thoughts turn often to the Lord! Trust in the Lord always,
for in the Lord, Jehovah, is your everlasting strength.
Isaiah 26:3-4
Julia standing TALL beside her favorite scripture inscribed
in her room
Cancer can’t stop the joy and fun of October 31st.
One of the best ways to overcome discouragement is
through encouragement. We don’t spend our days
reflecting on cancer and what we can’t change. We choose
to think on “good things” and about what we can do to
encourage others. We seek unique ways to share our
testimony.
The Cobb family has enjoyed a unique ministry to older
adults with cancer. Having experienced it from both sides,
we have discovered that many of our adult friends
(especially senior adults) are often overlooked through
their treatment. Team “JuCan” is out to change that. We
count it a joy to minister to “God’s” people!
We received a text the other day from a lady that we met
for the first time in May. She told us that she has been
following Julia’s journey on Facebook. This is what she
said:
“I want you to know that my daughter changed her major
as a result of Julia, and she now wants to be an
occupational therapist.”
It is messages like these that keep our family going. We
appreciate the members of RBC for being a loving and
gracious family. You have made an impact on our ministry
and in our hearts that we will always treasure. Thank you
for supporting our ministry in Texas and for praying for us
daily. One day we will return to share the many stories of
how God used you to help us through our cancer journey.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
PS. For you Alabama fans…..please know that we had
NOTHING to do with the Texas A&M upset of the Tide.
For you Auburn fans….please send your gift in kind to our
home address! LOL (Don’t ya just love politics)
What’s been happening….
“He can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save”
Julia gives Mr. Reed a “JuCan” shirt. Mr. Reed has been in the
hospital for almost a year! We visit often and pray together!
We overheard this family in the pediatric clinic talking about
their car trouble and wondering how they would pay for
repairs. As God moved upon hearts, we presented them a
check from the Julia Cobb Cancer Fund to help!
Our friend Summer Dale passed away the first part of
November. She was only 17, but made a tremendous impact
on children & young adults fighting cancer.
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October/November 2012
Thanks to www.Sunshine Kids.org, we were able to meet Craig Biggio, a
former Major League Baseball with the Houston Astros. The Sunshine
Kids provides a variety of programs and events, free of charge, for kids
who are receiving cancer treatments in hospitals across North America.
Daddy & Julia share their testimony with the FCA at Clear
Lake High School (Clear Lake, Tx).
Cobb Family Ministries
The decision to “officially” move the Cobb family to Texas
back earlier in the year was made with great agony. I toiled
over the matter during many sleepless nights. I would often
pace the floor of our Springville home in the wee hours of the
night, seeking God’s wisdom and listening for that still small
voice. I firmly believe that “a good man’s steps are ordered
by the Lord,” although the decision that God led me to didn’t
appear all that rational to me. Why leave a church, home, and
community we love for guaranteed uncertainty? I spend little
time these days interrogating God over His motives and
plans. I simply ask Him for the strength to follow His lead.
While I don’t pretend to understand the events of the past
year, I trust God more now than ever. I trust His future for my
family and I, better than anything I could ever think or
imagine. His plans are always good, and I’m good with that!
When you move with GOD, you move in the right direction.
That doesn’t mean the road won’t be bumpy from time to
time; it just means that God will get you to the place He needs
you to be at some point.
After much prayer, we have resurrected The Cobb Family
Ministries, Inc. In the 80’s and 90’s, I traveled in full time
evangelism with my family (singing and preaching). It was
one of the most rewarding times of my life. The Cobb family
plans to continue our evangelistic ministry in a fresh new
way. We are also excited to report that God has led us to birth
The JuCan Foundation, Inc, a non-profit 501(c)3. God is in
the process of giving us clarity and direction for this new
foundation. Our number one goal will be to bring honor to
God and to point people to the best person we know to handle
a catastrophe, CHRIST! I hope you will partner with us as we
begin our journey. Our hearts desire is to help families that
have been impacted by cancer and other serious illnesses
(children & adults), and to share our story in churches and
schools, etc.
We have not ruled out the possibility of serving in a local
church, should God open the door. Please pray that God will
guide my steps, just like He did in our Springville home. Pray
that God will bring healing and good health to the Cobb
family so that we might serve Him in an even greater
capacity. Most of all, pray that God will use the Cobb family
story to point people to a life changing relationship with
Jesus. We covet your daily prayers. The road is still uncertain
and we have major decisions to make concerning our health
insurance, housing, and medical care for our family. We don’t
know the future, be we do know the ONE who holds the
future safely in His hands. –Jonathan Cobb
Get your kicks on Route 29:11
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October/November 2012
Power in Prayer…..
The kids are adjusting to their new school. We are blessed with
supportive and caring teachers. Julia is attending on the days
that she feels up to it. During the week, Jennifer picks her up
after lunch to travel to MD Anderson for her afternoon chemo.
Thank you for praying for her healing and that she would
remain strong through treatment. She’s on a new regimen of
chemotherapies with a new set of side effects. Julia will do 2
cycles and then be reassessed on December 12. The
preliminary plan is do surgery after several cycles of chemo,
followed by more chemo.
My mother’s last scan revealed a now growing tumor and she
will be changing to a new chemo to combat the cancer and
brain swelling. Please keep my parents in your prayers.
Jaxi is growing bigger and now talking. She turned 2 on
November 13. Jenna is doing an exceptional job of taking care
of Julia. Jonathan just got braces and is a starting point guard
for his basketball team. Daddy is very proud.
We are praying for Ridgecrest and thank you all for staying
connected to our family. God bless you all.
The Cobb Family
11435 Sageking Dr
Houston, Texas 77089
www.jucan.cc
www.facebook.com/jucan413
@juliatcobb (Twitter)
@jonathanMCobb (Twitter)
@jenniferCobb413 (Twitter)
205-405-8845 (cell/text) Jonathan
205-405-8841 (cell/text) Jennifer
888-995-8286 (888-99J-UCAN)
The Cobb Family Ministries, Inc (The JuCan Foundation, Inc)
“3 generations of cancer & 3 generations of what GOD CAN DO”
Our #1 desire is to see people brought closer to Christ. The Cobb family shares our
testimony of cancer through word and music. We are special guests at schools, churches,
conferences and other special events. The Cobb family would love to come to your
church/school to speak. Please contact Pastor Jonathan Cobb if you would like more
information.