Kicking Off the Fall!

Whew! Lots of things going on! It has been a world wind but we are thankful for the opportunities!

Support development this summer has been encouraging although slow. We entered the summer in a precarious position financially. We were in deficit and growing monthly. God has moved through many of you to help us on our way, however we still lack $1,000 of new monthly support needed to meet our responsibilities. Please continue to pray and trust with us that God would raise up 10 additional families who would partner through giving +/- $100 per month. Many current supporters have increased to help as well! I can't tell you how encouraging that has been! What a privilege laboring with you!


The kids are off to a great start in school this fall for the first time since we moved back from Brazil. The transition has been a challenge for them. Not only has it been different from one country to another, but changing schools three years in a row has taken its toll on them. This is the first year in four years that they will be returning to the same schools with pretty much the same friends! That creates some stability and known factors for them. They know what to expect and what's expected of them! Thank you Jesus for this new phase for them! Will you pray with us for God's protection and calling in their lives. Would they grow in the knowledge of His love and grace!

Most of you think of football when you think of the fall, but in our family soccer is king. We have three troopers playing soccer with Briarwood Soccer Club. Levi is playing U-13, John U-11, and Emmi U-10. I am even coaching Emmi's team for the first time. They are all doing well and growing as athletes and sportsmen. One note, Levi was invited to try out for the Soccer ODP (Olympic Development Program) and he made the team! Congratulations Levi!!!

Luke is kicking off the year with a new venture into Show Choir. It will be fun to see this develop and I know he will do a great job! He does enjoy being the center of attention at times!

Thank you so much for being involved in our ministry and our lives! We are truly grateful for you as we know that none of this would be possible without the Lord working through you in our lives!