Naya and Jaydin looking at pictures with Grandma |
We just arrived last week in Seattle, WA after what Naya ‘affectionately’ calls our “Long long long long long long long long long… (take a breath)… long long long long long long long drive to Seattle!” We spent four 10-12 hour days driving- averaging 600 miles each day! Phew! We caravaned with Jon and Jen Myers, which made the trip more encouraging for all of us. We were able to share hotel rooms each night to save on costs, and the kids all enjoyed a nightly swim in the pool and hot tub (in our attempts to wear them out so they’d sleep more in the car).
Noe and Lisa, with Jon and Jen Myers at Graduation |
Yes, we did it! We both graduated from New Tribes Bible Institute on Saturday, May 21st! We had a great time of celebration with our fellow students, staff, friends and family. Steve and Ellyn were able to come out for a few days to celebrate with us, and of course Naya LOVED having Grandpa and Grandma there to play with. Ellyn stayed a few extra days to help with the girls and help us pack and clean the apartment. Then we rolled out of Michigan for the last time early Thursday morning on the 26th.
We’re looking forward to a refreshing summer- expecting it to be a mixture of resting and being busy. It will be encouraging to see, fellowship, and worship the Lord with many of our brothers and sisters in Christ in these next few weeks.
We plan to drive out of Seattle on Monday morning, August 8th for our next “long long long…” drive to Missouri. Our training at the Missionary Training Center begins on August 17th. We are continuing to build a network of those who would like to partner with us in taking the Gospel to unreached ethnic groups! Would you like to get involved? We would love to talk with you!
Please note our contact information below:
Until August 1st:
Noe and Lisa Martinez
2700 SW 115th St
Seattle, WA 98146
After August 1st:
Noe and Lisa Martinez
134 Main Drive
Roach, MO 65787
Email: noelisa.martinez@gmail.com
Noe’s cell: (503)739-2585