Hello friends,
It’s been such a wonderful year of new experiences, new challenges, and new family members!
Fall recap at CompassionLink:
In October, Stuart helped clean and fry about 150 fish for CompassionLink's 2nd annual fish fry to benefit their ministry. Local pastors, community members, and AG leaders toured the greenhouse, learned about the aquaponics system (where the fish were raised), and celebrated with the CompassionLink crew for another successful year of serving the worldwide church through partnering with missionaries, pastors, and community members.
At the invitation of the general superintendent of the Assemblies of God in Burkina Faso, CompassionLink visited (among other places) an Assemblies of God hospital and Christian school. The Christian school is available for those unable to afford their school otherwise. The leadership, therefore, needs sustainable solutions to pay their expenses which includes housing and feeding their students. This is what CompassionLink is all about. Partnering with Christian ministries like this to find sustainable solutions so they can minister long-term and effectively.
Stuart helped raise, clean, and fry 150 fish for CompassionLink's annual fish fry.
What a joy to connect with what God is doing in Burkina Faso.
Semester recap at Evangel University:
Wendy and World Changers missions club hosted one of their favorite events this semester: Secret Church. This year's experience focused on the church in Northern Asia. Guest missionary shared personal stories of life and ministry in China. Students listened intently, asked poignant questions, and prayed fervently for our guest and for our sisters and brothers around the globe.
Our end of year gathering included more lighthearted festivities. Students created gingerbread house churches, decorated ugly Christmas sweater cookies, and feasted on hot chocolate and goodies.
Next semester we bring the world to campus for Global Impact week. US and world missionaries will join us for five purpose-filled days of raising awareness and helping students find their place in God's global mission.
Wendy and World Changers missions club hosted one of their favorite events this semester: Secret Church. This year's experience focused on the church in Northern Asia. Guest missionary shared personal stories of life and ministry in China. Students listened intently, asked poignant questions, and prayed fervently for our guest and for our sisters and brothers around the globe.
Our end of year gathering included more lighthearted festivities. Students created gingerbread house churches, decorated ugly Christmas sweater cookies, and feasted on hot chocolate and goodies.
Next semester we bring the world to campus for Global Impact week. US and world missionaries will join us for five purpose-filled days of raising awareness and helping students find their place in God's global mission.
Evangel University's World Changers missions club hosted Secret Church: Northern Asia Experience
End of year festivities included decorating ugly Christmas sweater cookies.
Giving thanks:
Stuart and I are thankful for our families.
Overjoyed to celebrate Olivia's recent wedding.
Grateful to welcome Brandon into our family.
Greatly satisfied to serve people in diverse and far-flung places.
Pleased with the future generation of missionaries being raised up at Evangel.
And last of all, but not least of all, appreciative of all our faithful supporters.
Stuart and I are thankful for our families.
Overjoyed to celebrate Olivia's recent wedding.
Grateful to welcome Brandon into our family.
Greatly satisfied to serve people in diverse and far-flung places.
Pleased with the future generation of missionaries being raised up at Evangel.
And last of all, but not least of all, appreciative of all our faithful supporters.
Both our son Wesley (bridesman) and Sophia (maid of honor) stood aside their sister Olivia at her wedding.
Stuart and I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
