Vehicle 4x4: First of all Jehovah Jireh has provided us a vehicle in Mozambique. We no longer need to raise more funds for a reliable 4x4 because a missionary couple returning to the U.S. Is selling their 1996 Diesel Toyota Hilux Surf to us for $12k. What a tremendous relief to have reliable transportation ready for us when we arrive.
Portuguese: Secondly, we see that God has accomplished His work in us here in Brazil, equipping us for life in Africa. He has amazed us by enablish Daniel to translate much of the “Bible Story Telling” materials he will be teaching to the Makua people. He has also purchased some useful teaching materials in Portuguese. Melissa now has a good foundation in the Portuguese language and we all will continue to focus on it for the rest of '08. God has knit our hearts together as a family for the purpose He has called us to in Nampula. Though we falter at times, the path is clear with our eyes fixed on Jesus, the Glorious One.
Wedding: Lastly, dearly beloved, we're anxious to boast about the Lord's work in our daughter, Chloe Elizabeth, and her soon to be husband, Jonathan Heston. They are being blessed by all the appeals to God for their purity, waiting in animated ankissapation for their April 5th marriage festivities. May God be praised.
Packing: What extraordinary months lie ahead of us. Easter Sunday will find us back in Kansas City, God willing, and smothered with the affection of our dearest Chloe & Hannah. For four and a half pleasurable weeks we'll be celebrating life with some of you while packing for our April 24th migratory flight to the dark continent. Please pray for peace and health for us in the next few weeks as we return to the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Thanks for remembering us in the midst of your daily bustling and know that we think of you and pray for you too.
Elijah Exercising ------------ Esther's Birthday ----- Daniel's catch of the day
(Thank you everyone who sent cards and presents for Esther's Birthday!!!)
