Have you heard the song that goes “This world is not my home-I’m just a-passing through”? It reminds us of the time our 8-year-old asked what his home state is. He has lived more years in Papua New Guinea and Michigan than in Dad and Mom’s home state of California (or Missouri, where he was born). What a privilege to remind him that our real home is in Heaven!
Nevertheless, we are excitedly preparing to spend July 6-27 in California. It has been three years since we were last able to visit our supporters and home churches in California. (Contrary to midwestern stereotypes, we will not be near any warm beaches. Oh, well-it is the warm hearts that make it home!)
Our confirmed meeting dates are below. We hope to visit as many of our California friends as possible.
Thursday, July 8th – Ladies’ meeting at Temple Baptist Church
Sunday, July 11 – 8:30 & 6pm, Temple Baptist Church in Perris, CA
– 10:30 at First Baptist Church of Menifee
Sunday, July 18th – Morning Service at Calvary Baptist in Larkspur
– Evening service at Vallejo Bible Church
Sunday, July 25th – Evening service at Elmira Baptist Church
Ken and I have been challenged recently to see our ministry as more than just the work we do here. Those who pray and support us are part of the big picture of what God is doing to send out His people to the “uttermost parts of the earth.” And the churches who send their young adults to the Bible Institutes and then on to foreign fields are part of the big picture as well. We are so thankful for each one.