Months have become weeks, weeks have become days, and now days have become hours . . . until we leave the village to return to the States for our Home-Assignment. Our hearts our torn during these last few hours. Yes, we want to see our families and friends again. Yes, we would enjoy clean water coming out of the faucets and less bugs surprising us when their hiding places are discovered. Yes, we look forward to our celebrating Christmas with a little snow. But we don’t look forward to saying “good-bye” to our Agutaynen brothers and sisters-in-the-Lord. We have enjoyed fellowshipping with them and seeing them grow during the last three years. We feel a bit like parents, leaving these learning and growing children behind. Please pray for the Agutaynen believers and that they will have a true desire to serve Christ and share their faith throughout the village.
While we are in the States, two Agutaynen believers will continue a Home Bible Study that Stephen has been co-teaching with them. Please pray for steadfastness and boldness on their part. And please pray that those attending will trust in Jesus alone. May there be more believers added to the body of Christ even during our absence from the village!
Please also pray for our travels back to the States. We have a very short layover which gives us all an opportunity to trust God for a speedy transfer through customs. We welcome your prayer, and we look forward to being with you again soon.