Our family is on the plane now. Bags are packed and hearts our full. As we leave our American family and friends, we feel encouraged and recharged. The Lord has done great things and we rejoice in his power and goodness. Please be praying for a safe journey. We will depart at 8:40pm, have aContinue reading “So long…Farewell”
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Praise
We leave for South Africa on February 10, 2014.
Glimpses
For the next three years, Leon and I will continue our adventure with the Lord for the plans He has for our family and the Campus Crusade for Christ ministry in the Western Cape. Looking ahead, we are reminded of the importance to wait on the Lord and keeping our eyes on Him. The LordContinue reading “Glimpses”
Navigate
Leon and I navigated through an activity filled November. I started the month traveling to Little Rock, AR to aid my pregnant older sister… When I returned to Houston, Leon was ordained at our church. Read more….201312_Navigate
Scouts
What kind of a report will they bring back? Will God confirm their calling to Cape Town? These were the questions that filled my head. Here is what the Lord showed them and taught them during their visit. Read more…201310_Scouts
Courage
Nala suggested that this month we talk about courage in our newsletter. I asked her if she knew the meaning of courage. “Courage is being bold as you tell people about Jesus. You have to have lots of strength to do what God has called you to do,” Read more…201309_Courage
Fund Development
Pray the Lord will lead us to our team of Ministry partners
Best in the West
3700 miles and over 55 hours in the car… Best in the West
Assemble
Amazing…A team I didn’t recruit Assemble
Kids Update
This newsletter I will devote to Mack, Noel and Nala to share about how they are settling into the US. Let me begin with my first born Leon Mack. Read more…201303_KidsUpdate
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