Just 5 more weeks until our little guy enters the world! We are getting very excited, looking forward to God\u2019s amazing miracle of birth. In the meantime, we enjoyed a Christmas week this year at home in Massachusetts with our families\u2026 celebrating with Jacob\u2019s family, Beth\u2019s family, Beth\u2019s sister & family visiting from Phoenix and with Beth\u2019s extended family in Connecticut. It has been wonderful to be home with family this year for Christmas!<\/p>\n
Papua New Guinea has very little decoration for Christmas and for some in Papua New Guinea, Christmas comes and goes without much happening at all. It was great for us to be here in North America again for Christmas. Many people talk about how North America has lost the true spirit of Christmas. While it is true that the holiday becomes muddled with materialism and selfishness,\u00a0 we have really appreciated all the decorations and the general \u201cspirit of Christmas\u201d that is here in north America. Even the Christmas shopping was fun! Although at times it was overwhelming to see how many people could be shopping at the same time!<\/p>\n
Our church had an amazing choir concert and they turned the gym into\u00a0 \u201cBethlehem\u201d to help people experience a unique nativity scene! (complete with a live donkey). It was great to get a new perspective on the almighty Father who chose to send His Son from paradise into a broken world.\u00a0 It certainly helped Beth and I have a new perspective on the depth of God the Father\u2019s love, since we are expecting a new son in just five weeks. We are looking forward to the New Year and all God has planned for us. We have enjoyed our time in North America and are getting excited as we prepare to return to Papua New Guinea.<\/p>\n
Praises!<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Celebration of Christmas with family! And we even had a white Christmas! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 God\u2019s continued provision for our needs moment by moment!<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A good report from the Doctor, Mom and baby are healthy!<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Opportunity to see a physical therapist for Beth\u2019s pinched nerve causing bad back and leg pain.<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Encouraging words and deeds from many friends and family!<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 God\u2019s provisions for us as we prepare for the baby to come!<\/p>\n
Prayer:<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Health during Beth\u2019s pregnancy for mom and the baby.<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Continued healing of Beth\u2019s pinched nerve.<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Smooth delivery of our baby boy\u2026 ability to trust God through it all, giving us peace.<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Transition of our family of two into a family of three!<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pray that God would raise our support level to the amount needed for a family with one child.<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Smooth and fast process as we apply for the baby\u2019s passport and visa soon after his birth.<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 That we would be able to get to know our supporters and home churches better.<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pray for the Bena church to continue to grow in their understanding of God.<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pray for God to raise up many students for our Interface program this summer.<\/p>\n
We\u2019d appreciate your continued prayers as we prepare to become parents and for the little one as he comes into this world. J And don\u2019t forget be sure to let us know if you would like us to share about our ministry in your church, home group or personally!<\/p>\n
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