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7 September 2018

Keeping Busy in Canada…

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In the past 48 hours or so, someone in the family has been out for lab tests or a doctor’s appointment four times. Two of those before 8am. Everyone is healthy, as far as we know so far! Just routine tests. Of course, that kind of routine can make you tired and sick! 😀

Sunrise in Calgary — Enjoying the sunrise on the way to a doctor’s appointment.

Don’t worry, it hasn’t been all bad, as we continue with ministry here in Canada. I enjoyed giving part 1 of 2000 Years of Missions this past Tuesday in Calgary. Quite a few people were kind enough to come, even though it was the day after Labour Day. Part 2 is on the 11th, so hopefully some people who missed part 1 will be out then.

Oh, by the way – if you’re in the Calgary area and you’re interested in coming on Tuesday, please do! If you would like, you can also join us for a prayer meeting before the seminar – at 6pm. If you can’t, no worries, just come at 7pm for the seminar itself.

We’re also getting ready for ministry at Cremona Country Fellowship on Sunday, and then at Innisfail Baptist Church on the 16th. For more details on upcoming events, go here.

But of course what everyone really wants to know is – how is Hannah doing? 🙂

Well, you can ask her for the real story, but she seems to be doing well. Today is day #4 of classes in grade 11 at Prairie Christian Academy, and she’s gradually getting her schedule figured out and getting used to where to go when. Lord willing we’ll be seeing her on the weekend.

So what’s coming up besides all this? Well, more errands and general work to do, yes – more doctors’ appointments. And getting Nathanael ready for school – another priority. So yes – as disjointed as all this sounds, we are indeed keeping busy in Canada.

31 August 2018

Hannah: Moving to Three Hills!

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Yes, today is the big day! Hannah is moving into the dorm in Three Hills. For your edification, here is an actual picture of the three hills:

The Three Hills
Hannah - summer 2018 We’ve been crazy busy making sure Hannah has clothes to wear and pencils to write with (and draw with!), and all that stuff. Shari is giving Hannah a hand unpacking right now.

School apparently begins on Tuesday, but we should all be going to the kick-off BBQ on Monday, Lord willing.

Thanks for your prayers for Hannah as she adjusts to the crazy activities and events and classes and people that come with her new life in Three Hills. One step at a time!

24 August 2018

Miscellaneous Ministry and Continuous Countdowns

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“The Best Day Yet”

“Delightful”

“The Greatest Way to Spend and Afternoon!”

“We just want to go back…”

These are examples of words and phrases that we probably didn’t use after our visit to the dentist yesterday. But hey, these things have to be done!

Yes, various medical appointments continue, maybe not our favourite part of the tour, but still important.

As usual there has been a lot going on as we continue our time here in Canada. We very much enjoyed our time at Penhold Church of Hope, and also at New Hope Gospel Church in Provost. We’ve also had some time to visit with friends and family that we rarely see.

But what’s concerning us now are – the countdowns! As I write, here’s where they’re at…

Hannah starts school at Prairie Christian Academy:
1 week, 3 days

The rest of us return to Mexico:
3 weeks, 4 days

Yeah – so – we have a lot to do to get Hannah ready for school, and a lot to do to get everything done that we need to do before travelling back. We’re already starting to look at upcoming ministry in Mexico.

So, there’s lots to think about and lots to do! So I’d better get back to work. 🙂

Oh, don’t forget – if you’re in southern Alberta, be sure to check where we’ll be in September, and come see us!

4 August 2018

A Quick Update About What We’re Up To In Canada

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Thanks so much for your prayers for us during our time of ministry in Prince Albert! Yes, my voice did hold out – a little painful by the end, but I think everyone could hear me. 🙂

2000 Years of Missions (just a glimpse!) We very much enjoyed our time at Community Bible Church – and it was great to see those of you who came even from other churches to visit!

Thanks also for your prayers for the VBS in Las Palmas. We have gotten lots of good reports – many children who attended were from outside the church, and there have been some new people coming to worship on Sunday mornings.
ReBoot Alberta 2018
Today, Hannah will be heading to ReBoot Alberta, a week-long camp for MKs who are transitioning to life in Canada! I’m sure Hannah would appreciate your prayers as she goes. It looks like it will be a fun time!

On top of that, we have lots of work to do. We’ve been dealing with various medical appointments, getting errands done, getting other work done, preparing for upcoming ministry, and so on.

On the 12th we’ll be at Penhold Church of Hope, just south of Red Deer. If you’re in the area, it would be great to see you! The service starts at 10:30am.

For more on our upcoming schedule, just check our summery itinerary here.

Thanks again for your prayers! I hope we can see many of you soon.

26 July 2018

Prayer Opportunity: Big Weekend Ahead!

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We’re approaching the half-way mark of our tour of Alberta and Saskatchewan! Right now we’re in SK, and looking forward to being in Prince Albert this weekend. If you’re in the area, check out our weekend activities here (just look for the date), and consider joining us!

Preparing for "2000 Years of Missions"! — Preparing for “2000 Years of Missions”!

If you’re able to come Sunday morning, great! But if you have other commitments, you can join us for one or both parts of the 2000 Years of Missions seminar.

We would appreciate your prayers for the weekend. This is one of those seminars that may look simple, but it does require many hours of prep and setup. And I’ll be going from Saturday night to Sunday afternoon between the seminars and preaching and sharing and so on.

So pray that my voice will hold out! 🙂

But more than that, just pray that God would give us all strength and endurance – and that God’s Spirit would speak through us as we share. May we all grow in Him this weekend!

You could also pray for the vacation Bible school that’s going on in Las Palmas now! The group there needs lots of endurance as well, as they share God’s Word with those kids. Pray that the children would come out, and that God would speak to them through His Word.

Thanks so much! I hope we can see lots of you in Prince Albert on Saturday and Sunday!

5 July 2018

Family, Friends, and Missions History

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We’re keeping busy here in Canada, and enjoying Canada Day Month (I just made that up, but that’s ok)!

We’ve been enjoying some time with family and friends along with continuing ministry. We enjoyed some time with friends in Caronport, doing such very patriotic things as visiting the Canadian Forces base in Moose Jaw, a key base for the Royal Canadian Air Force. We had an excellent tour. (You know you’re in Canada when the military personnel passing you in the hallway apologize.)

CFB Moose Jaw On the 1st I taught a Sunday School class in Caronport on the modern era of missions history, which was fun. It’s been a while since I taught it, and I learned a few more things about history and the current state of world missions this time around. I look forward to learning more as I repeat the seminar again later this month.

Now we’re celebrating my in-laws 50th anniversary by spending some time together as a family in BC.

During this time the Mexico election happened, which many of you have been hearing about on the news. As you have probably noticed, there’s a lot of speculation – news that isn’t really news – and so we will wait to see what happens. But we are thankful that the Lord is the sovereign King of all nations.

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