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Oh sorry – you didn’t realize that? I didn’t mean to be the one to tell you. Actually, I didn’t realize it either – wow!<\/p>\n

I just thought I’d stop by and let you know what we’re up as we hurtle towards the holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n

Our Sunday services are continuing, of course.<\/strong> We’re doing a series on the book of Hebrews, and are in chapter 5 right now. I’m also doing the Where did the Bible come from?<\/strong> seminar during our Sunday School time. For those who have taken the seminar, you’ll know what I mean when I tell you that Javier the Louse will be making an appearance this Sunday, so I’m very excited about that. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Guess which restaurant our team went to…<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We’re been greatly encouraged by the church lately – people’s involvement and interest in the Word. Thanks for your prayers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shari continues to keep the kids’ ministry running smoothly.<\/strong> Or, as smoothly as is possible with kids! They’re doing a Christmas themed series in Sunday school right now, and on Friday nights they’ve been going through the Creation story – very slowly, but they’re addressing a lot of important questions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The adult Bible study continues too – we’re in Genesis, but going a little faster than the kids. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Christmas Eve Eve we’ll be having a Christmas themed service – and a special year-end service the week after that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yesterday we had the opportunity to get together with some of our team of missionaries<\/strong> (the Frys and Chalo are in the States right now, and various children of said missionaries are in various places, including Hannah in Canada!). We would appreciate your prayers as we prepare for this upcoming change and as every missionary decides whether or not they will continue with Avant after the two missions join (if you missed that, check out Camino Global, Avant \u00e2\u20ac\u201c What has changed, what has not…<\/a><\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course both Hannah and Nathanael are busy with school<\/strong>, trying to get everything done so that they can enjoy some time off during the holidays. Hannah arrives in Mexico in 1 week, 6 days and under 4 hours!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So yes, we’re hoping to get some rest over the holidays, even though ministry will continue. There seems to be a seasonal bug going around our house right now, so we’re hoping that will go away soon (and that I’ll have a voice on Sunday!). \u00f0\u0178\u00a4\u00a7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So that’s a little of what we’re up to! I hope you’re doing well, and able to catch some time to breath and to meditate on the miracle of the Incarnation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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