Ticket Changes… for the 3rd time

July 7, 2022

Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for being able to be here in these early weeks of our first grandson, Jace’s life! We are his Lola (Filipino word for ‘Grandma’) and Apa (Dinangat word for ‘Grandpa’), and have loved every second of being grandparents. It’s been truly awesome to watch our boy be a dad! […]

Answered Prayers & Family Expansion

January 22, 2019

Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass. 1 Thess.5:24 This letter is long overdue, and we are grateful for your patience with us, your delinquent missionaries! As many of you know, last October Jeremiah, along with our coworkers, the Schlegels, were able to spend some time in Dinangat. […]

Surviving the Summer

September 5, 2018

“ And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Phil.4:7 We want to thank you so much for all your prayers and support these last few months! We have seen the Lord’s help in amazing ways through this huge transition for our family, and we […]

Greetings from the Land Just Above the Land Down Under!

May 14, 2018

In less than three weeks, Jordan will don his senior cap and gown, walk down an aisle lined with teary families and friends, and receive his NCA high school diploma (assuming no surprises in his report card!) We are all very excited about this coming month as we bring him back to the U.S. and […]

Trips, Tryouts and Translation

August 29, 2017

It’s been quite a while since we’ve written a formal letter, but hopefully most of you have caught highlights and updates via our facebook page! As you know, we have officially moved out to our mission center in Goroka, and are using our house here as a platform for all the ministries we are engaged in while […]

On the Move!

April 22, 2017

“Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God,” 2 Tim. 1:8 Teacher’s Training Praise! We had a wonderful teacher’s training conference in early February! As a result of this course, some have said that […]

Baptisms, Conferences, and Literacy…oh my!

January 10, 2017

It has been a jam- packed, wonderful month here in Dinangat! Throughout the weeks of Christmas, we have talked about the Need for the Savior, the Coming of the Savior, Faith in the Savior, and Becoming LIKE the Savior. And in the heart of these truths, 3 young girls (including Alayna!) and 1 older woman […]

Redeeming the Time…

November 24, 2016

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.” Ph. 4:4 A young friend of ours, Yuforeyo, was excited, and she knew her time was close. Since she lives across a small valley, I don’t see her regularly, but I kept asking, “Has she had her baby yet? How is Yuforeyo, has the baby […]

Too Many Transitions

August 18, 2016

As you know, we’ve been in a constant state of transition since May! Since then, we have been to Maine, Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, back to Kansas, on to Cairns, Australia, to Goroka, PNG, then into Dinangat for 2 weeks, back out to Goroka, and now we are finally settled back in Dinangat. Half of us, […]

February Praises and Prayer Requests

March 1, 2016

THANK YOU SO MUCH for standing with our family and the Dinangat ministry in prayer! We value your partnership in this special way! Here are some prayer points for you to consider: We PRAISE the Lord that: We are seeing our support raise some in the last couple of months Great opportunities to share about […]