Waiting, anticipating, dreaming, and planning! This is what a Father does when awaiting the birth of an unborn child. The time draws nearer, excitement fills the air. And then, the time comes, the newborn arrives. The Father has a heart bursting with pride at his creation. He tenderly lifts his child into his arms and begins the work of shaping, training, teaching, comforting, caring, and sharing deep truths. The gift of belonging to a Father brings special privileges. (Charles Stanley)
Wow! It seems like just yesterday we were anticipating the arrival of Rebekah into our arms. Where have the last 18 years gone? Rebekah came into the world wide eyed and ready to change the world. While growing up, we often told her, “Someday you will be a leader.” Her strong will, love for God and those around her will sustain her as she prepares to leave Mexico and use her leadership abilities to leave her mark in the world.
Rebekah graduated with honors
July 25 marked a special day for all of us. Rebekah graduated from Highland Prince Academy. She received three awards, one was an award for leadership. It was an honor to see our last child graduate with honors.
This is just the beginning of a new chapter in Rebekah’s life.
Her intentions are to take the first year off school to work and save up for college while upgrading her English. She will live with the Oudenaarden famly in St. Albert. Next fall she will apply with Prairie Bible Institute in Three Hills, Alberta to pursue her career choice of nursing.
For those that have been praying for Rebekah these many years. Thank you. Your prayers have made a difference. Rebekah has become a woman of excellence with a great head on her shoulders. Keep praying as she transitions back into life in Canada after living in a third world country for five years.
It has been a busy but rewarding month. Let me share a few key points of interest:
- Missionary Training was placed on hold for the summer and will resume in the fall. Mike’s final teaching ‘Raising Resilient Missionary Kids’ before placing Missionary Training on hold for the summer was outstanding. Good timing Mike.
- our ‘Women in Leadership’ bible study has also been placed on hold until fall.
- a deck was built on the back of El Faro with the help of the Fruin family and YUGO missionary Trevor Robinson
- landscaping is almost completed. No more lodo (mud) coming to the front door when the heavy rains come. Rain gutters are still on our wish list.
- Bryce Doherty joined us for a week in helping work around El Faro. We are thankful for his servant heart.
- Rod picked up our summer interns and they are trained and ready for service this summer. Bryce Doherty is one of our summer interns this year. Way to go Bryce!
- the Furgeson family (formerly Stacy Frederick, the YUGO missionary who built El Faro before leaving the field) joined us for a week of ministry. It was awesome!
- we had our first week of Evangelistic Outreaches last week with two teams (19 people). 32 Mexicans made commitments to follow Jesus. WOW!!! Great odds, eh!
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