01.15.07
Happy New Year
Well, here we are in January!
With the New Year comes a time of transition for both of us. Mandie is teaching Algebra 2 this semester, along with her regular Spanish classes. Mike is taking on a shift in responsibilities at work, as well, as our guidance conselor has moved to the States, leaving him in charge of report cards and transcripts. We are also taking on some extra responsibilities at church - teaching childrens’ church for two months. This is a wonderful opportunity to invest in the lives of the children who attend our church, as well as to get to know and encourage the two teenagers who will be working with us.
We are very thankful for our families, and for the Godly heritage passed on to us by our parents and grandparents. Mike’s grandpa has been struggling with cancer during the last few months, and it is a challenge for us to be so far away and not always sure of what’s going on. Mandie’s grandpa retired last week after a lifetime in the minestry and 23 years as Sr. Pastor of Great Lakes Baptist Temple.
On a similar note, Uijongbu Baptist Church is preparing to say goodbye to our Sr. Pastor and his wife as they retire and move back to the States this spring.
Please pray with us for smooth transitions - for the churches as they seek new pastors, for the retiring pastors and their families, for us at work and for our students, and for the children’s church minestry. Also, please pray with us for Mike’s grandpa and their family.