Thank you for stopping by

October 18, 2016

Thanks for stopping by, Our blog is a work in progress. In the coming weeks, there should be some posts, our latest newsletter and maybe even some photos. Thanks you for taking the time to stop by and look. There will be more coming in the future. Duane and Joy Lauver

Bologna and Sardines

October 17, 2016

Plans often change, don’t they? For example, maybe you were planning on having a bologna sandwich with a pickle on it for dinner or maybe you were planning on having a nice meal of sardines and rice. Whatever the case your plans might change suddenly. Our plans changed suddenly last week and instead of eating […]

Summer is over, back to school and more ahead

October 16, 2016

Our summer this year seemed much more full than previous ones. Maybe it is because we celebrated 25 years married! So many of you kept abreast of our “retirement-funded” anniversary weekend in Paris. We are so grateful for God providing the funds (before we knew we would need them!), now THAT is AWESOME!!! We had a […]

Let the Children Come!

October 13, 2016

Our church tried something new this year and had a service completely run by our children. The goal was to show our kids that church is about them too and also to help remind the adults that our kids are growing in their walk with the Lord as well. As part of the Sunday School […]

Settling in in October 2016

October 13, 2016

After spending the month of August in Senegal, West Africa, it seemed like September just flew by as we continued our house renovations in preparation for having my mom come live with us. We painted, added a set of French doors, opened up an on-suite bathroom for mom’s bedroom (along with other projects), and our […]

Thankful hearts, and the stern rule of Nana!

October 12, 2016

Exciting Times!

October 12, 2016

Apple picking, unpacking, beauty of fall in New England, fresh apple cider, visits with family nearby, crisp mornings, apple cider donuts, canoeing, apple pie, sharing at churches, setting up our baby girl’s crib, connecting with our home church, doctor’s visits and being thankful for the home God has provided for us here in MA, are […]

Continued Outreach to the Neighboring Tribe and Language Group

October 12, 2016

Today Gena, Bapka, Martin, and Kapia Joseph returned to the Bari Language group to review and to ask questions to find out if they have understood their need for salvation. Please pray for them for clarity and for good responses. There have already been a lot of hindrances to them going. We are so thankful […]

A story like yours and mine

October 11, 2016

It’s a story no one’s lining up to hear. But it needs to be told. An authentic story, a story people will identify with, and a story that can inspire people to get involved. And I’m inviting you to partner with me to tell it. It’s a story of years and year of painstaking, anguished […]

You Know What Your Problem Is?

October 11, 2016

PRE-EVANGELISM “Pre-evangelism” is a term referring to the things a Christian does and says to prepare an unbeliever to hear the Gospel message. Pre-evangelism is necessary because most people you meet and wish to reach with the Gospel aren’t ready at that moment to understand and receive the truths from the Bible that God is […]