With every road trip we take, we try to do something fun with our children. For example, this last week, we were at Mayfair Bible Church’s mission conference. Our children actually enjoy it when we attend a church more than once. In other words, they don’t make a new friend and then have to say “good-bye” an hour later. So, mission conferences are fun for our children as they get several days with their new friends. Of course, we the parents enjoy this time also as we can fellowship with many families, as well as share what God is doing in the Philippines.
Along with attending this mission conference, Stephen took the four children on a day trip to Frankenmuth. For those who don’t live in Michigan, Frankenmuth is the home of “Bronners”, the world’s largest Christmas store. To make the trip extra special, Stephen let our children pick one small Christmas ornament each. Rebekah chose a poodle tangled up in Christmas lights; Abigail chose a bulb ornament with a picture of baby Jesus; and Luke & Jonathan both chose football players. By doing this, we hope our children will have some fun memories of their time in the States for many years to come, especially as we decorate for Christmas.
Thank you again for your prayers and partnership.