Sending Church:
Baptist Temple
2655 N. Grant
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 831-2631
Missions Address:
BBFI
P.O. Box 191
Springfield, MO 65801
(417) 862-5001
Home Address:
7962 Spring Hill Lane
Springfield, MO 65803
Phone (417) 833-2555
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Dear Pastor and Praying
Friends,
It's that wonderful time of year again when I hear from so
many of you. I love getting Christmas letters and catching up on
your families and activities of the past year. Thank you for
keeping me in the loop.
This past year has been a busy
one. It included many opportunities to serve in the Philippines,
England, Wales, and Scotland. In addition, I was able to report
to some churches and be in a couple of mission's conferences.
Those were huge blessings!
When I went to England this
year, a friend was able to go with me. We, along with 3 friends
in England, took a short flight over to Paris and spent 3 days
sightseeing. Then we took whirlwind stops in Milan and Venice on
the way to Rome for 3 more days. It was a wonderful opportunity
for all of us to see a lot of historical sites and a lot of
beauty. It was quite hot - especially in Italy. Jan had hurt her
leg in Paris and had some trouble getting around after that, but
she didn't want to miss the main things either, so she toughed
it out through the remainder of the trip. She did need to return
home sooner than planned, so she missed seeing London. My
philosophy is that one must always leave something undone so
there is a reason to go back.
This year will be a particularly busy one for me. I am to
leave for the Philippines and Thailand on January 5 (See my
Itinerary from the home page). I will be back for part of March
then off to New Zealand and Vanuatu. During March and June I
will be reporting in some churches and doing Sunday school
training stateside. In August, I am to teach in Lithuania then
back to England, Scotland and Wales for my usual teaching
assignments. Greece may be squeezed in there as well. Whew! Are
you tired yet?
My family is doing well, including Mom.
She had some problems with a stubborn infection last fall, but
is much improved now. Her movement is very slow and limited, but
I thank God for the ability she does have. She still loves to go
and eats and sleeps well. I am blessed with a wonderful
caregiver for her when I am away. Donna has been a huge blessing
to our family.
We have a new addition, Kasen, a
great-great grandson for Mom. This is Mom's first with that many
greats. That makes me great-great as well!
Here
is wishing each of you a wonderful Christmas and a happy New
Year. May He is exalted in both!
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