A man's heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps. Ps. 16:9
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
2022 has come to a close, and before we share plans for this year(next edition) we wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your prayers and support this past year.
We have had a full year of personal and ministry highlights, some of which were made possible by you. We were able to capture some with photos.
January 2022
We started the year by participating in CrossCon a bi-yearly missions conference targeting college ages.
Finished the month with a trip to Honduras with the Chairman of the Board of MissioServe and the president as well. The purpose of the trip was mainly to encourage the MissioServe staff in Honduras but we did work through some administrative items and future plans.
My (Debby) parents winter in Florida and my brother lives in Sanford with his family. My step-sister and her family flew down from freezing Manitoba and we had a lovely family reunion.
Began renovations on the new MSA offices
April 2022
Eli, and Ethan honing their cooking skills. Eli makes his delicious garlic mashed potatoes and Ethan shows his prowess with steaks.
Oversaw a transition to the MissioSERVE payroll platform
Debby was asked to share at our church monthly women's breakfast
May 2022
Ethan graduated from high school. Twenty years of homeschooling came to an end.
Finalization of 2021 MissioSERVE Tax preparation and Tax review.
June 2022
We were so proud as Bronia signed papers and bought a villa.
Behind-the-scenes work with short-term groups serving in South Asia & Eurasia
July 2022
Bill, Bronia, and I made a quick trip to Indiana to attend my (Debby) nephew's wedding. Oops did not get a picture with the bride and groom.
Intern Debriefing at the office
August 2022
Bill flew to Washington State to help his brothers celebrate their mother's 70th birthday.
We had the opportunity to go back to Paraguay. To go through our things in storage, visit with people we love, and will there be future ministry opportunities?
Began the transition of the ministry accounting software.
September 2022
This time it was my turn to go to Canada and celebrate my mother's 70th birthday with my brothers. (1 brother was missing)
MissioSERVE office is open, occupied, and functioning
October 2022
Our boys took a trip to Atlanta to hang out together and go to a concert.
Missionary office visits from Honduras & India
Missi Nexus missions conference in Orlando.
Bill went to India for the first time and spoke quite a few times.
November 2022
Our highlight of 2022 is that we became grandparents for the first time. Welcome to the world, Dominic. You are loved.