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CA High School Camp

CA High School Camp

Last month we were able to spend three weeks in California close to Allegra’s family and church there in Redding.  One week of our time was devoted to sharing about the Gospel and missions at a Bible Camp with 130 high schoolers.  Each day we were able to speak about the need in the world, […]
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Here, There, & Everywhere

Here, There, & Everywhere

 We are still on track to leave for Asia-Pacific in March of next year, Lord willing!  That gives us about 8 months to complete the Partnership Development (support raising) phase of our ministry.      Our first trip of the summer is in the books: Michigan for Tyler’s brother’s wedding and Wisconsin for some sweet fellowship and Partnership Development.  It was a great […]
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En Route to Asia-Pacific

En Route to Asia-Pacific

Sanford News, April 2019                                        Dear Friends and Family,   Now that our training is completed and our beautiful baby is healthy and growing, what’s next?      Our goal this year is to make preparations to move to […]
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Welcome to the world Moriah

Welcome to the world Moriah

Sanford News, Moriah Edition                                           We are so excited to introduce to you our precious, beautiful, healthy, cute, fun, tiny daughter.  She was born on February 25th at 3:19 PM, weighing 4 lbs 13 oz and measuring 18 inches long.  She […]
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Progress and Change

Progress and Change

Sanford News, November 2018                                           Everything is changing so fast!  We can’t believe that come springtime we’ll be welcoming our first child! In December our year and a half of missionary training will draw to a close, […]
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Post-Jungle Camp

Post-Jungle Camp

Sanford News, August 2018                                            This summer has flown by so fast!  It’s hard to believe we are getting ready to start our final semester of training.  In December we graduate from Emanate (missionary training) and start […]
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T-Minus 6 Days

T-Minus 6 Days

Sanford News, June 2018                                          Pre-Jungle Camp EditionDear Friends and Family,    We hope you are all doing well as the summer begins.  It has been a busy time for us right now since Jungle Camp building-weeks […]
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Sanford News, April 2018

Sanford News, April 2018

Dear Friends and Family,    We are doing well up here in the still-frozen North land.  This weekend brought a chilly mix of freezing rain, snow, and tiny ice-pellets—so we are staying indoors nice and cozy!  Spring will be here soon though!  Right?…    Thank you for all of your prayers and support for us […]
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Sanford News, November 2017

Sanford News, November 2017

Dear Friends and Family,    We’ve been in Durham for 3 months now and are thankful to be settled in!  Canadian culture has its differences, but we are adjusting to the changes. We have a new church and community to plug-in to, new friends and teachers, and a new schedule.    Classes take place each day […]
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Sanford News, August 2017

Sanford News, August 2017

Sanford News, August 2017We have finally arrived in Canada!  We’re thankful for all the prayers that carried us through 2 months of packing, traveling and enjoying sweet times with loved ones. Our Summer…      Our summer began in mid-June with a trip to California and a reunion with Allegra’s family.  It was a really special […]
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