Portrait of NTM video released

January 11, 2017

Here’s a new video that we made. Ian found a great inspiration concept. Bruce wrote the poem script and I put it all together! This video features many of Dale’s photos. This is the first video kicking off NTM’s 75th Anniversary celebration.

Baptisms, Conferences, and Literacy…oh my!

January 10, 2017

It has been a jam- packed, wonderful month here in Dinangat! Throughout the weeks of Christmas, we have talked about the Need for the Savior, the Coming of the Savior, Faith in the Savior, and Becoming LIKE the Savior. And in the heart of these truths, 3 young girls (including Alayna!) and 1 older woman […]

The Problem with Prayer

January 10, 2017

Have you ever been talking to someone on the phone, only to realize that the connection has been lost? Sometimes prayer feels that way. While I’m praying through a list of people and things, giving thanks and asking for help, the feeling creeps up that I’m putting someone to sleep (actually, if it’s the first thing in […]

Time for a break

January 10, 2017

Life in our village is quite draining. For example, the constant lack of privacy, the never ending demands from fellow villagers, the continuous challenges in language learning, and the frequent disappointments through corruption and dishonesty. All that brought us to a point where I for myself only wanted to get out of there (Africa). I […]

Good News From Kove!

January 9, 2017

.....all believed! It just goes to show the power of the written word, and how the Holy Spirit uses the faithful presentation of the truth!

Grace is 2!!!

January 8, 2017

This week has been one of milestones for us – Gracie turned two on Thursday, and Zacky is 6 months old today. For Gracie’s birthday, we did a simple family celebration with a pavlova daddy made, decorated with Gracie’s special teddy bear biscuits and M&M’s. She enjoyed opening presents and of course loved her special […]

The View From There – Tanzania

January 5, 2017

Alot of Death

January 4, 2017

Since our last update which I had trouble posting due to internet issues, we have had another death in our village. This time it was a young man of around 17. Brett was adopted so things are a little complicated. It is a long story and we wondered if we could have done more to […]

December News!

January 4, 2017

Happy New Year as well. Here are some highlights of what’s been happening in the last two months. Down for a break. We are enjoying a much needed break out of the tribe for two weeks. It’s wonderful and refreshing to visit and fellowship with our support side missionary brethren whom we only see now and […]

Firsts

January 4, 2017

This year we are on home assignment. While being here, we’ve experienced some firsts… Gabriel meeting his Grandma (and lots of other family members). Gabriel experiencing snow for the first time (at age 4). Ethan driving (only once on a dirt road). Josiah playing tackle football. Summer playing on a soccer team. Josiah […]