Summer update

Hello everyone.
It has been a busy summer and we are looking forward to school starting again.

Last week we had what we call HMW (Home Ministry Welcome). It is a ministry to our missionaries, a week where we meet there spiritual and emotional needs, encourage them and give them Soul rest. During this time the Missionary Kids are also tended to, loved on and given the tools to deal with transition back to the US. For some of the MK’s it is their first real connection back to the US in 4 years and a lot has changed as they’ve grow older.

Tim was able to serve as the leader for the 8-12 year old group of MK’s. Connor served as Tim’s assistant and it was a great time for father and son to work together.

We had 5 youth who kept us on our toes all week. While we did some activities and had some outings, we were able to get down to some root level concerns, such as saying good bye to friends, preparing for a new school, dealing with cultural faux pas and some saying good bye to their adopted country. Tim also had opportunity to connect with some of the teenagers during the week and saw how at least one of the young men went from being very angry to finding a place of safety where he could share and feel accepted.

Jennifer and girls were able to stay on the campus with Tim and Connor where the week was being held. It was a nice change of pace and we all thoroughly enjoyed the Colorado scenery.

Net week we are planning to go on staycation (it’s where you STAY home for vaCATION). We plan to enjoy our own part of Colorado with day trips to places we have not visited yet. This will fit better into our budget than going somewhere this year.

Thank you for your continued prayers.:

Jennifer’s leg and knee are healing well and she should be out of her brace soon.
The children have been having a vacation.
Tim continues to be very involved in many aspects of GEM home office ministry.
And Jennifer is preparing for the fall to teach the strings classes.
Please continue to pray for our financial need. We are still undersupported by $1,000 per month.
Sending you our love from sunny Colorado, Tim, Jennifer, Connor, Katya and Marika