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New Avenues for Ministry
In July, we were able to bring some leaders from a Christ-centered recovery ministry, The Most Excellent Way, to Campeche, Yucatán, Mexico. We visited two secular recovery centers, where Josh and Matthew shared their deliverance from using and selling drugs.
Continue ReadingTeaching, Coaching, Resting, Planning . . . And Trying to Stay Healthy
Greetings from Banyo, Cameroon, where I am enjoying/suffering being a bachelor again, along with my friend Suleymanu. His wife and children have gone to visit relatives in Nigeria, while mine has gone to do the same in Canada.
Continue ReadingA Season of Receiving
Most of my missionary career in Cameroon has involved the giving and receiving of ministry services. However, the last three months I have mainly only been receiving services and blessings. Perhaps it would be good to explain this.
Continue ReadingCatching Up
We have been on the go since we last wrote in February! You may have noticed we missed sending you a May newsletter, so we have some catching up to do.
Continue ReadingTransitions and Goodbyes
Something that most international workers are told during orientation is to prepared for a life of “goodbyes.” We have come to experience and understand this well during the past 23 years.
Continue ReadingA Look Back While Planning Ahead
Currently in North America for an abbreviated Home Assignment, I’ve had the privilege of visiting many individuals and several churches. While there has not been sufficient time to visit all, my desire and intention is to connect with those missed in another two to three years.
Continue ReadingRe-Entry
Although we’ve been missionaries for nearly five years, there seem to always be more “firsts” for us to experience as a family.
Continue ReadingPacking, Sorting, and Organizing
We would like to take a moment to update you on what has been going on in our lives in the past month or so since we accepted the call to go to Romania for a year.
Continue ReadingNot in Vain
“Not in vain.” This statement summarizes the last few months for us as we evaluate the BCCL ministry over the decades and as we move forward.
Continue ReadingKingdom Feast
For the past month, we have been in full camp mode, seeing over 60 campers come out to Camp Falcon Rock each week. This year our theme for the camp was “Kingdom Feast,” looking at Jesus’s invitation to us to join him at the table.
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