The church had a “Pink tea party” for the women in the community. The women members of the church were asked to invite one of their friends to come to the church to participate in the event. They served food, played games, did a raffle giveaway, had a small fashion show, and then shared the … June Amazon Update! – Steve and Elba
Hello Everybody! In just a few short weeks, I will be back on US soil! I am so excited to come home again and visit with all of you and see my family. It has been a year and a half since my last visit, and it was in the middle of winter. I think … Coming Home
Off to study abroad… Do they look like world travelers? Emma moved to Canada on Thursday, and Bella flew with her for the summer. Deanna will fly home later this summer for a month or so, and return with Bella, who will finish her Grade 12 in Brazil and then decide what she wants to … Emma and Bella Leave Brazil
A letter from Emma and Bella to their Mom Emma and Bella surprised us with this book just before they went through the security gates, on their way out of Brazil. Deanna and I are empty-nesters for the summer. Bella will come back in the Fall to do Grade 12. Powered by WPeMatico
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Standing in our hallway, my daughter looked up at me with her big, brown, tear filled eyes and asked me, ‘Mommy, where is home?’ I paused, took a deep breath and told her that home is wherever we are, that our family is home. Four walls don’t make a home, a country doesn’t make a … I Want To Go Home
Dear Friends and Family, Thank you for your prayers and support. They have been greatly appreciated. I wanted to start this newsletter by saying how much I love being a missionary. I really do! I love how every day’s purpose is to advance the Kingdom of God. Although I believe that this should be … May 2015 Newsletter
What is your common response when you disagree with someone? Emma Bergen 2015 Powered by WPeMatico
Proverbs says praise is a difficult test. I am naturally motivated to want everyone around me to be my friend. This is not always good. Do you have any experience with praise being a difficult test? Bella Bergen 2015 Powered by WPeMatico
Twelve people were baptized last Sunday, at the river at the foot of our property. Many people from the church showed up to suppport those being baptized. This couple was baptized. They have 5 small children. Five girls from the Wednesday night “Girl’s Group” were baptized. The twelve who were baptized, plus the four who baptized … March 2015 Baptisms
