A Life Well Lived

Mark's Dad Larry joined Jesus in heaven last week on November 13th. 

We were all shocked because it happened very suddenly. 

Mark is there with his family in Kansas right now.

This is one of my favorite pictures of him...

he really loved being out on his tractor and he really loved his family. 

This is from the fall of 2020.

 

Here's a great picture of Larry, Judy, and all their grandkids from this summer. 

Our hearts mourn his loss on this earth. I couldn't have asked for a more loving or supportive father in law.

We grieve with hope, though, because Larry was a born again follower of Jesus 

and we know this means he's in heaven. 

There's no cancer in heaven. And no pain. 

He is enjoying the presence of His Savior.

And I bet he's singing praises in the choir! 

Please be in prayer for Judy, Mark and his brothers and sister, 

their grandchildren, and all who knew and loved him. 

Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and take you to Myself, that where I am you may be also.

John 14:1-3

Papa is having heart surgery today

 If you could please take a minute to pray for my Dad 

who is having heart surgery today 

I would really appreciate it. 

His name is Johnie, and my Step-Mom is Donna. 

fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

Children in Action

 Madylanne was invited to share with the Children in Action kids at Believers Baptist Church in Wichita, KS on Sunday, about what it was like to grow up in Africa. We are so proud of her for saying yes. She loves spending time with kids. Praying for this generation of kids to say yes if the Lord calls them to serve Him overseas. The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 

Friday therapy group

Here is a little guy practicing using his new 

yellow button for communication- 

whenever he pushes the button 

it says a message such as, "I love you", or whatever

his mom (or caregiver) record for him to hear. 

Please pray for this child to know how loved he is

and that the people in his life care so much about him 

that they want to be able to communicate with him 

and for him to communicate with them.

 Micah had the day off of school so he came with me 

to play with some of the boys who are his age.

Thank You Lord, for the many opportunities

You give us to share Your love 

in community. 

Emmanuel Mission Trip

Look at this mission team from Emmanuel Baptist Church! They have been on a mission trip to a place a few hours away from here sharing Jesus in a new place. We are so excited for what the Lord is doing in them and through them....one person already said yes to Jesus and more than 40 heard the Good News! 

Please pray for their safe arrival back home and for the Lord to continue drawing people to Himself. 

May God's Kingdom grow and His name be glorified and 

lives transformed through knowing Jesus Christ as Savior.

Teen Camp 2025

 Thank you for praying for Teen Camp 2025!

It was an amazing three days with

8 teens and 4 moms.

SO MUCH FUN and also 

the Good News of Jesus

was shared clearly 

and with lots of love.

Please pray for these seeds to be

watered and grow and bear fruit

in the lives of these teens!

first day of school

Madylanne is a SENIOR!! 

And so is her cousin, Noah...

and Brianna is a sophomore.

Madylanne has moved in with their family 

to attend a public high school 

where she can complete her senior year.

Her cousins attend a different school in town.

We are so grateful for her Aunt Deanna and Uncle John, 

who have welcomed her into their home and lives for this next year.

We pray Madylanne and Noah have an AMAZING senior year!! 

And Brianna, we hope you have a great sophomore year, too!

 Micah is attending 5th grade here in Burden for the next few weeks

 until we return to Africa. Matthew is attending Algebra class, too. 

So they both had a first day this week. 

They said it was nice to see friends 

from when they were in school here 4 years ago, 

and to meet a few new friends, as well.