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Unseen steps that make everything possible

Unseen steps that make everything possible

(Part 3) Planning & logistics Most people picture our ministry in the moments on the field—teaching, training, and watching God’s Word take root. But long before we ever step onto a plane, there’s a whole lot of quiet, unseen work that makes those moments possible. Research & booking travel Every trip starts with research: comparing […]
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Unseen steps that make everything possible

Unseen steps that make everything possible

(Part 1) When we’re home, the question we hear most often is, “So… when’s your next trip?” Many people imagine that when we’re not on a plane, we’re simply waiting around for the next assignment. In reality, the work that happens between trips is what makes every workshop possible. We wanted to give you a […]
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A milestone 42 years in the making!

A milestone 42 years in the making!

December is a month that seems to sparkle a little brighter with Christmas lights, the joy of our Emmanuel, God WITH us, and those quiet moments when we look back on the year. But this December feels extra special for us. Forty‑two years ago we stepped off a plane in Panama as two young, wide‑eyed […]
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Wolof literacy, eternal legacy

Wolof literacy, eternal legacy

Next week we leave on another adventure — a trip to Senegal to help develop literacy curriculum in the Wolof language! The Wolof Bible has recently been revised, and the churches are asking for materials to teach people to read and understand in their language. Why Wolof?  Wolof is spoken by millions of people across western Africa. In […]
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Purposefully placed

Purposefully placed

Acts 17:26-27 have become special to us this year. The verses speak of how God has fixed beforehand the exact times and the specific places where each of us would live with a specific purpose – that we would reach out and find HIM! We saw this firsthand during our recent literacy trip. Working alongside a […]
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God still makes a way!

God still makes a way!

Life and ministry often present obstacles so immense that only God can carve a path through them. Moses surely felt this weight as he led the Israelites to the edge of the Red Sea, their enemies closing in behind them. And a missionary team working with an unreached people group encountered a similar challenge. They […]
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Will you pray for us?

Will you pray for us?

We don’t want to take up too much time, but need your prayer support. We’ll be elaborating a bit more about some of these items in our next update, but for now would you read through these four items and pray with us? Health: Kate continues to recover well, but this still includes three-times-a-week physical therapy and […]
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Words of Encouragement

Words of Encouragement

In our last update, we shared some of the health challenges facing Nick and Emmy. We are so grateful for all the prayers and encouragement you sent our way! Proverbs 16:24 says, “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” Your kind and comforting words were so sweet to […]
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One language at a time

One language at a time

What a blessed time to serve our Lord! Last month found us working here in our offices at home on projects all around the world. In West Africa, a consultant did her first solo literacy curriculum writing project in a remote area. Through the internet, we were able to accompany the team through the three […]
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