Rejoice with the Menya and pray for us!

May 23, 2018

//If you’re interested in watching a video version of this update click here// News about our family, what we’ve been up to and what we’re praying about doing this summer. Let’s start somewhere else though… On the other side of the world in Papua New Guinea, the Menya people live. They’ve had a team of […]

How is Jack? An update after Monday’s Appointment

April 20, 2018

First of all, THANK YOU SO MUCH! Your prayer support and encouraging emails were a huge boost to us and a sweet thing to be able to show Jack as he grows through this experience. It was awesome to see so many of you write back as well as encourage us on Facebook. If you missed […]

Snorkeling or Suffocating (Guest Post)

June 23, 2017

This is a guest post by Matt and Karissa Long. The difference between the two is just a little plastic tube. Recently I (Karissa) got the opportunity to go snorkeling in the ocean. I got to see beautiful coral reefs and fish I’d only seen in aquariums. It was an experience, but I can’t say […]

2016 Year in review and 2017 Plans

February 18, 2017

Thank you for your prayers and support throughout 2016. We are excited to continue to be “your hands and feet” as we serve with NTM to see a Thriving Church for Every People.

Halfway Point

June 20, 2016

It’s the summer solstice…already!? Well then, here’s the latest updates from the Potter5. Caution to the Wind? Almost. We let you know last week that we were at the Mayo clinic for our second round of appointments with the specialists there. They went well and like the first time, we did end up there overnight, […]

The God Of The Impossible

April 19, 2015

As I stared at the black wall of clouds, my heart cried out to our Lord.

What comes to mind? Eggs or Truth?

April 8, 2015

Despite the picture above this past Easter was a quiet one for us. And though we celebrated the truth and impact of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead to give us new and eternal life, it was still a quiet day. I couldn’t help but notice though as we stopped at the grocery store, the night […]

Update on Kate

September 8, 2014

Its been amazing to have so many of you stop us in the halls or email and ask how Kate is doing! Thank you for praying for her! The latest is this: She’s mostly recovered from the bout of strep throat and the strain of influenza she contracted. We’ll have another round of blood tests […]

Kate Needs Your Prayers Today!

September 2, 2014

As I write this Bethany is on her way to an appointment with an Infectious Diseases Specialist at a local children’s hospital. She’s had a rough weekend. Let me explain. But first, please pray right now for some clear direction on what is causing these repeated bouts of illness! In the last four months since […]

Family Stuff – July 2014

July 29, 2014

School is about to start for all three kids! After a few more weeks of Summer Break, all three kids will be back in the classroom. This will be Kate’s first year! The kids will all be at different schools and while this is a bit of a challenge, Jack has the opportunity to attend […]