April 2023 Update
What's Going On
We are just back from Boise and are back to the grind with homeschool. Going away is nice, but coming home is even sweeter.
The boys just received their awards for completing the Cubbies Awana program and we're so thankful they've really grasped that they're sinners and Christ died for them!
What's Coming Up
*Important Update*
Since finishing training at the Ethnos360 Training Center in April 2022, we have been targeting September 2023 as our arrival time in Papua New Guinea. With this planned target date to PNG, we have been support raising and developing partners in ministry over the past 12 months. However, God had other immediate, unanticipated plans for us.
Our new date is now Summer/Fall of 2024. This change was due to a combination of factors. First, we found out we are pregnant and are expecting our fourth child (October 2023), which was a beautiful blessing and surprise. This initially would have changed our arrival date into PNG by a few months to the next field intake in January 2024.
However, we also received word that the field team of Ethnos360 in Papua New Guinea was cancelling their January 2024 intake and moving it to summer/fall of 2024. This part was a big disappointment to us as we are very excited to leave as soon as possible after the birth of our new baby. However, we accept this as God's timing and trust in His sovereignty over all things.
What does this mean for you?
We realize that this change may cause some to stop supporting us at this time, which we completely understand. However, by continuing to support us until we leave for PNG in summer/fall of 2024, those funds will go towards and and help pay for our future tribal house (the house we will build with our team and the tribal people in the village). That is projected to be around $48,000.
In addition, we are at 66% of our monthly support level. The change of departure date will provide more time to gain monthly partnership support for this ministry. If you have any questions about this, please feel free to reach us at (714) 616-6462. We would be happy to speak individually with any of you!
Thank you, again, for your partnership in the gospel as we prepare to be His laborers in Papua New Guinea.
What You Can Pray For
Pray for our presentation on 5/8 to a missions committee for a church in Marshfield, WI
Pray for the Lord’s direction as we meet with potential supporters this spring
What You Can Thank God For
The lessons He is teaching us to trust Him and His sovereignty, and that we can rest in His promises
New support and support pledges this month - we always feel humbled and grateful
We are now at:
66% OF MONTHLY SUPPORT 100%+ OF ONE-TIME COSTS
We’re so thankful for you!