A lot has happened since our last update. We had a busy holiday season as I’m sure many of you did. Addy’s first Christmas was so fun and she loved pulling things out of her stocking and gift bags but seemed more interested in the actual opening of the gift than the gift itself. Some … Continue reading New Year, New Teammates, New Departure Date!
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Going Isn’t Easy
An Excerpt From Laura's Ladies Brunch It seems like very often, the realization hits me in a whole new way that we are leaving for years at a time. That the next time we will be able to experience a Washington summer or Fall, or go to the Fair, or celebrate Christmas or another holiday … Continue reading Going Isn’t Easy
November Update
Hey All, We wanted to send out a quick update on the Missions Emphasis Weekend at our church this past weekend. Thank you for praying for us- as we prepared and throughout the weekend! A lot of time and energy was dedicated to preparing for this weekend, and God was so faithful!!! We had 4 different sessions … Continue reading November Update
Missions Emphasis Weekend
Missions Emphasis Weekend! Mark your calendars on November 2nd-4th Join us at Lake Tapps Community Church for a special Missions Emphasis weekend where we will be sharing about where God is leading us and how He is moving around the world. WHEN: Friday, November 2 6:30-8:30 International Potluck: Intro to Tribal Missions-Micah Myers - Last names A … Continue reading Missions Emphasis Weekend
The Next Chapter
Our last semester in Missouri has been the busiest semester for us on record! We took some incredible classes including Missionary Tech, which involved soldering, solar electric systems, water purification and more! We spent 9 days living out in the woods during one of our Practical Skills classes. It was an adventure as we … Continue reading The Next Chapter
Fall Update
About a month ago, the Missionary Training Center had its annual "field fair" where missionaries from all over the world come and share about the country they are serving in and the needs that are there. We went into field fair with Papua New Guinea on the top of our list but praying that God … Continue reading Fall Update
Summer Recap
Laura and I are back in Missouri for our final year of School at the Missionary Training Center! The summer flew by and we are glad to be “home” in our tiny little apartment here. I never thought to I'd be calling Missouri “home” but as our Pastor in Missouri said the other day, “Home is … Continue reading Summer Recap
Lighthouse Ministry
I have had the opportunity to get involved in a program called the Lighthouse. It is a sort of transitional house for men coming out of prison and rehab. It is a Christian based program which seeks to help these men get back on their feet and overcome their addictions through the power of Christ. … Continue reading Lighthouse Ministry
Honor and Shame
Laura and I just finished a Honor and Shame class. It was eye-opening. Our teacher, George Walker, taught us that in many cultures around the world, honor and shame in society is a way bigger deal than it is in our individualistic American culture. America is considered a strongly "guilt/innocence" culture vs a "shame/honor" culture. … Continue reading Honor and Shame
Winter Break
Laura and I will be home for an entire month! We fly out of Kansas City on the 17th of December and won't be back until the 17th of January. We are super excited to reconnect with our Churches back home and share with you all what God has been teaching us over these past … Continue reading Winter Break