Dear Friends and Family, Well, we are only a few weeks away from our big move to Macapá! Denise and I couldn’t be any more excited! Things are a bit crazy and really busy, but we wanted to give everyone a quick update about what’s been going on. As we have mentioned in our … October 2015 Newsletter
Hello to all my Faithful Supporters! I hope my last blog gave you a better understanding of life here in Brazil. I’m not sure what you imagine missionary life to be like, but maybe you now realize that it is not a paradise! Though, I would like to tell you that everyday, I am saving … 2 Pennies
Last year shortly into our new homeschool year I had a horrible day that was part of a series of bad days. I’m going to be completely honest. The hardest part of this move to a place full of new things, new climate, new culture, snakes and tarantulas has not been the adjustment to … Help Is On The Way!
For years, the Alpha resources sat unused on a shelf here in Maraba. Why? Because they had never experienced or seen Alpha running, they didn’t know how to get started. A few weeks into running the first Alpha here in Maraba, the team loved it. The Brazilian pastor said it was ‘the best thing they … Taking Alpha On The Road
Dear Friends and Family, I feel like we say this every month, but there has been so much going on lately. This last month has been a whirlwind of exciting events! The month started out with a trip back to our future home, Macapá. As we told you in our last newsletter, we are … Newsletter August 2015
Hello to All, Well, my time in the States flew by as you can imagine. I am already back here in Portel, and classes started this week. I am so grateful that I got a chance to have lunch or dinner with some of you and just check up. I regret all those of you … A Day in the Life
Just some quick pictures that represent 2 family receptions that we had to honor David and Lara’s Wedding Art and Werber ( Lara’s father) Beth-Anne, Sarah, Lais ( Lara’s sister), Lara David (21), Art, Daniel (18) My Family Art’s Extended Family Sandra (Neice), Greg ( husband to Sandra’s sister Debbie), John Thompson ( famous brother … Reception
Logan off to collage In May, we had a big going away BBQ for Logan, as he returned to the States to study at the Ohio State University. The church group here already misses him, especially his enthusiasm at our weekly soccer game. He’ll be starting his second year of undergraduate studies working towards a … July 2015 Update
Hello Everybody! I can’t tell you what a great pleasure it is to be home again. As predicted, I have spent a lot of time eating since I arrived! It’s been wonderful to spend time with my family and to see so many familiar faces at church.The first few days were a bit of a … Home, Sweet Home
The black water of the river is like a mirror, reflecting the intense green of the foliage that surrounds us. The canoe lies low in the water with less than an inch between the eight of us and the river. We all joke about what might be watching us from the banks. Michael Hansen of … …
