Update 24-9: Preparing to Return

“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the LORD always, for the LORD GOD is the eternal Rock.”  ~Isaiah 26:3-4

It is hard to believe that we will be boarding an airplane and returning to Kenya in just under 3 weeks! We do have a few events remaining on our schedule…

Upcoming Schedule

• Friday, 26 July – sharing at Manbeck’s EC Church in Rock
• Thursday, 1 August – sharing at Bethany EC Church in Ashland
• Thursday, 8 August – returning to Kenya

New RVA Video

We are excited that a new recruiting video for RVA has been released. You can view the video here. This video is so new that we have only shared it with one church. You are welcome to share it with your church!

Praises!

We’re grateful for our time of home assignment to: Rest, Reconnect, Recharge, Regroup, and finally, Retool. By retool, we mean that we’ve equipped ourselves with the tools, knowledge, and resources that will be helpful to continue in the ministry roles God has called us to in this next season. Brian had the opportunity for networking and conversations with AP Calculus teachers for nearly three weeks while scoring AP exams and leading a four-day workshop for calculus teachers wanting to sharpen their skills. Missy has completed a three-month course on education consulting for cross-cultural workers in preparation for a new role that she will be starting with AIM next month. We have both read quite a few books that have really challenged our hearts and minds. Rejoice with us that we feel ready to return to Kenya.

Prayer Requests

• Quality time with family as we wrap up our time in the States. We were so blessed to spend last week with Rachel, Luke and Cayden; and with that, the difficult “see ya laters” have begun. Soon we will be 8,000 miles and more than a few time zones apart. We are looking forward to spending time with our other kids and extended family during the next two weeks.
• Restful sleep at night and productive days to complete the tasks that need to be finished prior to leaving.
• Quiet moments to prepare our hearts and minds to re-engage with the ministry and community we love at RVA. We are excited to teach, love, and focus on the discipleship of our nine elementary dorm boys.

Thank you so much for your prayers! You are appreciated.

In His Service,

Brian & Missy