The Lord has blessed us with a wonderful MiniVan, and it is being used beyond capacity. With 235,000 miles on it, it is feeling its age, but is still humming right along. We Started our trip in Upstate New York for meetings in three churches, and then into the Southern Tier of the Empire State for two more before heading to Florida for three more weeks of Conferences and meetings.
Our schedule is full, but we are excited to be where God has us. Please continue to pray for our travels, as we have many miles to go, as well as our health, so that we may properly convey the Message.
Thus far, the boys have done very well, Amy is schooling as she can, and we are taking time to invest in their lives with field trips. Micah does not handle change as well as the older boys, so if you think to pray for him, we would appreciate it.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Work Continues
One of the things that we often take for granted here in the United States is the ability to read God's Word in our mother tongue. Could you imagine having to rely on a Spanish or French Bible to do your personal devotions or Bible Study?
We are excited with the progress of the translation work going on in Benin. Several tribes have the Bible, or at least parts of the Bible, in their native tongue and the Dendi will soon be added to their ranks. A consultant from Bibles International is doing a final review of Genesis through 2 Samuel and the hope is to have these books printed by the end of the year.
We rejoice with the Dendi pastors for the wonderful work that is being done in the area of translation. Pray with us that this wonderful work continues so that the entire Bible will one day be in the Dendi language.
We are excited with the progress of the translation work going on in Benin. Several tribes have the Bible, or at least parts of the Bible, in their native tongue and the Dendi will soon be added to their ranks. A consultant from Bibles International is doing a final review of Genesis through 2 Samuel and the hope is to have these books printed by the end of the year.
We rejoice with the Dendi pastors for the wonderful work that is being done in the area of translation. Pray with us that this wonderful work continues so that the entire Bible will one day be in the Dendi language.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Blessings
The days seem to fly by for us - first one and then another - until we wonder where they have all gone!
God has been blessing us abundantly!
He has answered our prayers in caring for our home in Sharpsville. This past month the papers finalized and we are now 1 step closer to the field! We are amazed as we watch God care for each thing that ties us to the states unnecessarily, freeing us to press forward on our journey.
Our boys are growing big and strong! Logan is now 4 months old. During his first month and a half God walked us through some health struggles but again He has blessed and Logan is doing very well. He is a very contented baby who is greatly loved by our family!
The beginning of June we were able to travel to South Carolina where we are able to visit family and make contact with those interested in our ministry in Benin. Great conversations were had and we have another tentative meeting there scheduled for November.
As we post this update we are preparing for yet another trip! Praise the LORD that Joseph's employer has been gracious in allowing time off as we anticipate a week of VBS at Pleasant Hills Baptist Church in Sterling Ohio. They have asked if we would speak about ministry in Benin and missions to their kids each day! We are very excited and pray that God would both prepare us and the hearts of those kids! Joseph will be presenting our ministry on Sunday evening, July7th as well.
Our family will be participating in the wedding of Joseph's youngest sister, Joy on July 6th in upstate New York before heading to Ohio!
Through all this - though the miles are many - we are so blessed to have kids who take long car trips in stride! (Thank the Lord for Adventures in Odyssey stories that help keep us all entertained!)
Thank you for your continual support and prayers! We look forward to updating again soon!
God has been blessing us abundantly!
He has answered our prayers in caring for our home in Sharpsville. This past month the papers finalized and we are now 1 step closer to the field! We are amazed as we watch God care for each thing that ties us to the states unnecessarily, freeing us to press forward on our journey.
Our boys are growing big and strong! Logan is now 4 months old. During his first month and a half God walked us through some health struggles but again He has blessed and Logan is doing very well. He is a very contented baby who is greatly loved by our family!
The beginning of June we were able to travel to South Carolina where we are able to visit family and make contact with those interested in our ministry in Benin. Great conversations were had and we have another tentative meeting there scheduled for November.
As we post this update we are preparing for yet another trip! Praise the LORD that Joseph's employer has been gracious in allowing time off as we anticipate a week of VBS at Pleasant Hills Baptist Church in Sterling Ohio. They have asked if we would speak about ministry in Benin and missions to their kids each day! We are very excited and pray that God would both prepare us and the hearts of those kids! Joseph will be presenting our ministry on Sunday evening, July7th as well.
Our family will be participating in the wedding of Joseph's youngest sister, Joy on July 6th in upstate New York before heading to Ohio!
Through all this - though the miles are many - we are so blessed to have kids who take long car trips in stride! (Thank the Lord for Adventures in Odyssey stories that help keep us all entertained!)
Thank you for your continual support and prayers! We look forward to updating again soon!
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Getting back to normal
Saturday, February 16th, we welcomed Logan Paul into our expanding family. The arrival of our fourth son concludes a long pregnancy, filled with traveling to several States, and a move from our house in Sharpsville, to the parsonage in Russiaville Indiana.
We are praising the Lord for the encouragement of our church family as well as the families in Tipton and Russiaville. They have been a tremendous blessing during this period of our lives.
As we are settling into our new "temporary" home, please pray that we are able to sell our home in Sharpsville in this difficult market. It is one of the last things that "ties" us to the States.
We are praising the Lord for the encouragement of our church family as well as the families in Tipton and Russiaville. They have been a tremendous blessing during this period of our lives.
As we are settling into our new "temporary" home, please pray that we are able to sell our home in Sharpsville in this difficult market. It is one of the last things that "ties" us to the States.
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