Well, after a 48-hour trip we finally made it to Buffalo, New York. The journey was long but the Lord blessed us with safety. It has been a little over a week since we first flew in and the jet lag is finally losing its effect. We had a wonderful time on Sunday with Pastor Kohl and our home church, Faith Bible Baptist. It was an encouragement to see a blend of new and old faces; the church has continued to have an impact on the community! We enjoyed seeing everyone and talking about what God has done in Cebu. We miss the Philippines but we’re looking forward to what God has in store for us this year in the good old USA.
A New Adventure…
Our family is on the verge of a new adventure! Tonight, we will board a plane to fly to the United States. We are so excited to see our supporting churches and tell them what God has done over these past four years. But as we pack our suitcases we can’t help but feel some sadness too. Yesterday was our last Sunday at North Cebu Baptist Church until we return to the Philippines in 2017. We said our goodbyes to the people and shed a few tears. I think one of the hardest things a missionary must do is say goodbye. But truly, we are blessed because we have gotten to know so many wonderful people around the globe! So, we look forward this new adventure as we make final preparations for our journey.
She’s 5!
We celebrated Abigail’s 5th birthday this month! This is going to be an exciting year for our little girl. She will travel to the States, start kindergarten, and experience many new adventures! She is most excited about seeing loved ones and playing in the snow! So much has changed in these last five years. We can hardly believe our little girl is a kindergartener! Looking back, we are so thankful for these moments we’ve had with our daughter. It’s not something we ever want to take for granted! Thank you, Lord, for this blessing!
LBC 2015-2016
It’s that time of year again! Graduation! This year, three students completed the GIFT Program. The word GIFT is an acronym which stands for ‘Grounded in Faith Training’. It’s a course that encourages young people to give one year of their life to ground themselves in Biblical principles. Please keep these students in your prayers! Two of them would like to continue their studies and earn their Pastoral/Christian Service Degree! We thank the Lord for these students and can’t wait to see what God is going to do in their lives!