As usual, it's been too long since we've given an update. I keep hoping we'll get better at this, but so far...not so much. In any case, we do have an update, and want to share what's going on with us.
On Monday the 12th, we received the actual "official" acceptance letter from New Tribes Mission (NTM). In the same packet was the paperwork for Bill's visa to study in Canada. Needless to say that got us a little more excited about going.
Today I the kids drove into Tampa, to get pictures taken for their applications for a Canadian citizenship card. They are automatically dual citizens because I'm a Canadian, but they need the documents to prove it. I have a feeling this is only the beginning of paperwork/visas/passports due to missions!
Speaking of missions, our 3 oldest are going on a little missions trip at the end of this month. ALL of our kids wanted to go with Teen Missions Int'l (TMI) again this year, but we just didn't see how we could raise their support, as well as support for our family to start training. So they were really excited when an opportunity arose for them to still serve.
Most of you will remember that Hurricane Katrina devastated parts of the gulf coast back in 2005. All the camera crews and news media have long since gone, but believe it or not, MANY are still without permanent housing. It is to a small town called Lakeshore, Mississippi that our kids, along with others from our church, will be going to, and serving.
They will be involved in a variety of ways. They will knock down walls of buildings that were destroyed in the hurricane and haul away debris and garbage for future and current construction sites, clean the bunkhouse and other buildings at the church camp, and help cook meals for the teams who come. They will also spend time learning from the Bible, praying and singing together, as well as going to Lakeshore Baptist Church on Sunday morning.
They have already worked to help raise funds for the trip. They participated in a car wash, and have spent the last 2 days baking a variety of cookies for a bake sale that will be held tomorrow. Please join us in prayer for Bronia, Simon, and Liam.
*Pray that they would first seek the Lord and His kingdom.
*Pray that they would be a blessing not only to the people they will be ministering to in MS, but also to their team.
*Pray for safety as they drive to MS.
*Pray that the team would be able to raise all the money they need to go.
Thank you for being a part of our lives, and for continuing to support our family in different ways. We'd also like to hear what God is doing in your lives, so please feel free to drop us a note:)
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