Transitions…

Well hello there, those of you who follow this blog. I’m sorry for the lack of consistency with updating. Much has happened since arriving back in our city in Moz.

God provided they money for our two oldest kids to attend a Wycliffe school here in town. We felt it would be an easier transition for them with the curriculum being in English. They are still picking up Portuguese as they have a Portuguese class in school as well as a tutor coming twice a week here at home. The new schedule is a bit to get used to but we praise God that our kids are getting a good education. I am homeschooling our youngest in preschool this year.

In September, God provided the funds for me, Charity, to return to the States for 2 of my brothers’ weddings. I was gone 4 weeks and though it was long, it was so special to be with family again! Now that I am back, I am getting used to the school schedule and keeping up on life again.

Pete was also in the States. We had 4 days together before he took off. He is visiting his father who has cancer. During his 3 weeks there, they took a road trip together and making some lasting memories. Thank you for praying for our family during that time. It’s so nice to be together again. A special thanks as well to those of you who gave specifically for our trips. It was wonderful to see family again.

We continue to work with the youth/college age group (17-33 years) and it is going well. We appreciate your prayers as we seek to encourage them in their walks with the Lord and challenge them to live a life of integrity. We have found both joy and frustration in working with them but God continues to mold their hearts and we are grateful for His goodness to them and us.

Pete continues to meet with pastors, discipling them and encouraging them in their walks with the Lord. He is still helping out with a weekly Theological Study with pastors as well.

Please pray for our guard Titos. He has TB and spent 22 days in the hospital receiving treatment. He is now at home and still on treatment. Pray for his health as he has additional problems that complicate TB. Pray also for his wife and son. We are learning a lot about our social obligations to our worker and his family.

We were recently asked by our leadership to consider and pray about locating to another city to continue working with local Mozambican churches in discipleship. Please pray with us as we seek the Lord’s will and guidance with this possibility.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support of our family. It means so much to have a team of believers kneeling with us and sharing our concerns. We hope you enjoy these pictures.