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It is hard to believe, but eight months is quickly coming to an end. We returned to North America back in October, where we took some time to be with our families and catch our breath before a very busy church visitation schedule.
Continue ReadingFaithfulness
What an amazing journey these last few months have been. What a privilege to meet, once again, all those folks who have prayed and given financially and often sent words of encouragement.
Continue ReadingLiving Hope through His Resurrection
Greetings in the blossoming season! Flower buds grow, plants thrive, and sturdy trees remain to stand towering on the green.
Continue ReadingClosing a Chapter
Twenty-five years ago, we started writing these newsletters to our family, friends, and supporters. Without counting, this should be at least our 100th.
Continue ReadingOne Step Forward, Two Steps Back
We are learning the lesson that sometimes we lose ground or are delayed before we can go forward again. But we just keep pressing on, working hard, and trusting God for the progress.
Continue ReadingLove and Faithfulness
This fall has reminded us of our mission’s focus on theological education. Our goal is to come alongside what God is already doing here in southern Brazil.
Continue ReadingParadigm Shifts
It is said that the best way to change a person’s attitude is to change his mind. Paradigm shifts can indeed be life-changing.
Continue ReadingTwenty Years of God’s Faithfulness
In April, we hosted Pastor Kerry Bender, vice president of International Missions for the North American Baptist Conference, and my boss.
Continue ReadingBusy Good Times and a Good God
It has been wonderful to be working with the Hungarian Baptist Churches in the past few months. Ian has been very involved in preaching ministries in a variety of communities.
Continue ReadingGod’s Sufficiency through Dry Season
As in North America where winter’s cold and shorter daylight hours can be discouraging and depressing, the same can be said for dry season’s lack of moisture, poor air quality, and dust EVERYWHERE.
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