Bits February

Valentine's Day on the farm

We have been working on our planning for post-furlough. Upon arrival, we will be pastoring two churches which will be difficult logistically. We are finding ways in which we can be present weekly in the life of the congregation. Since they both have services at the same time on Sunday nights, we have to organize our time better. We are planning other activities during the week, as well as opportunities for one on one time with church members. We want to mentor our families toward developing gospel-centered homes. While this can be encouraged in church, we also look forward to visiting homes and having purposeful conversations.  

My 40th bday

We have openings for our support team we are looking to fill. We have lost some supporters for different reasons. Also, every once in a while we receive a raise due to inflation, or years of service at ABWE. Between those two reasons, our monthly support coming in is down by 590 dollars per month. ABWE maintains a policy of missionaries being fully supported before returning to the field from furlough. In the past, we have gone after new support and during this furlough, we have been able to speak in a couple new churches, but as of now, we are still praying for that support to come in. 

In February we have been busier with counseling opportunities. We also have had other opportunities for ministry through chapel speaking, visiting a church, teaching Sunday School, and discipleship opportunities. 

Her friends received gold medals too

Anna Claire had a couple fun activities this month. First, she participated in 4H, which is a speaking competition in Georgia. She presented on Brazil and went to the regional competition where she received a gold medal. Later in the month her class was responsible for chapel and did a musical on Ruth. She did a wonderful job being very expressive and participative. She also finished up her season of cheerleading in which she did well yelling her lungs out. We are grateful for the opportunities she has had in school.

Evelyn chose to try out for the middle school volleyball team this year. She made the team and is now looking at getting into a practice rhythm and will soon have games. Both girls have done well adjusting to school life, having friends, and adapting socially. 

AC in play about Ruth

We are excited to prepare for a marriage workshop in April that we will be organizing and teaching. Pray that we have a good time preparing and teaching. If you are in the Chattanooga area, we are planning on a Sunday evening either April 16 or 30 and I will post more later. 

Thank you so much for your prayers and support! God bless!

All for HIS glory,

David, Sarah, and our middle school volleyball player and artsy fourth grader

Out on Valentine's