the boys

Look at these handsome boys! Matthew and Bradyn got along famously. And Matthew loved the soft grass as well as Bradyn's swing. Thanks for sharing, Bradyn!

Poor little Pumba

Just kidding! This warthog was NOT little. And he was quite tasty! Nice job, Mark! He and Brent had fun hunting one day while we were in Gabs.

More fun with our friends

Here we are having a bonfire with another missionary family, the Warners, at the Turner's place on Friday night. Look at all these kids! fun was had, lemme tell ya. They loved roasting marshmallows on the bonfire!
Madylanne and Taylor had so much fun climbing the tree out front at the Turner's house. And Aunt Amanda gave them both a pedicure. ooh la la

African wildlife

On our trip to Botswana, we got to see some African animals...we saw this older giraffe (we learned that they get darker spots when they are older!) in an animal reserve close to the Turners and the elephants we saw in Chobe Animal Reserve as we drove through. It's always so fun to see elephants as you drive!

Dominik is baptized!

Dominik did not want to wait to be baptized...he finished his three sessions on baptism and said, "Let's do it in the river!" So here he is, supported by his family and friends, following Jesus in the waters of baptism. Praising God for this glorious day!
After the baptism we went to Dominik's house to fellowship.

Kids Sunday School

We had the best day ever Sunday under the tree...look at all the kids we had for Sunday School! I shared the story from Luke about the Good Samaritan and then they did a skit, or a 'sketch' as they call it here. I was so proud of them!
The young woman in the yellow shirt is named Lillianne. She accepted Christ Tuesday at the Ladies Bible study and wants to be baptized! She will be a part of the baptism classes that Given is teaching to make sure she understands everything...we are just so thrilled for her!!!!
I got to visit her at her home today and meet her family. Lord please bless Lillianne and help her grow in her relationship with You. Bless her as she mothers her sweet baby, help her to raise baby Mary to follow You, too, Father, and fill them with Your love and hope.

going to be baptized soon

These men are Oscar, in the black shirt, and Dominik, in the white shirt, who is seated next to his children Rita and Jr.
Oscar and Dominik said they wanted to be baptized as a public sign that they are following Jesus. When Mark talked to Oscar about it more in depth Oscar realized he had never actually been born again. So that very day Oscar asked Jesus to be his Lord and is attending baptism classes taught by Mark and Given. Dominik has already finished his baptism classes and will be baptized soon, probably in the next few weeks.
Yeah, thank You Lord for these men wanting to follow in Your footsteps!! Please help them grow in their relationships with You....