June Newsletter
June 2009
Word of the day:
Finish: v, 2a: to bring to completion. In Tonga, ‘twamana’ means, “it is finished."
Dear friends and family,
Contrary to the title, we are in Denver, Colorado. ;) After our wedding in Washington the 3rd of January and reception in Kansas, we headed back to Africa.
We enjoyed a wonderful, relaxing honeymoon in Malindi, Kenya before going on to Zambia. Missionary Ventures International recommended that we withdraw from the mission field for 6-12 months to establish our marriage outside of foreign ministry, so we moved off the base in Sinazongwe, Zambia. Susan, the nurse Stephanie has been working with, has also finished her term and is back in Los Angeles as an Emergency Room Nurse. With all of this transition, it has helped us to realize that our last missions’ assignment does not have the room for growth that we are looking for. Mr. Motorcycle would like to build a ministry teaching vocational skills and Stephanie would like to work more as a midwife and less as a nurse!
After arriving back in the States in March Stephanie contracted Malaria then fully recovered, we went through a Debriefing program through Missionary Training Institute in Colorado Springs, Steph spent a few days at a Midwifery Conference in Oregon to help renew her license, and we hiked to Mr. Motorcycle’s parent’s cabin in the Western Colorado mountains for a few days of down time. We’ve just been blessed to spend a month with Stephanie’s family in Renton, Washington and Michael’s family in Kansas. We were grateful to spend time with Stephanie’s Grandpa before he passed away and with Mr. Motorcycle’s Grandma who is in poor health. And now we are in Denver—did you follow all of that? Neither did we!
You may be wondering what we are doing in Denver… We have plans to attend some missions training and counseling here. We are also looking forward to building a routine while we are here and have rented the basement in Mr. Motorcycle’s friend’s house. While visiting with Missionary Ventures before leaving for Africa they suggested that we look into their team in Uganda to see if that would be a good fit for us. So, we spent a little over a week from Kampala to Kitgum, 40 km south of Sudan. However, while we really enjoyed the team and the opportunities there, we are not convinced that is where God is leading us. We plan to spend time researching our options, especially within Africa, but being open to other continents as well.
We may be finished in Zambia, but we don’t feel the Lord is finished with us on the mission field yet! Our desire is to be on the mission field long-term and we are praying for a clear direction over these next weeks and months. We are hoping to head back overseas this Fall, but we will keep you informed as we know more. We treasure your prayers during this time of transition!
May you believe along with us God’s promise to go ahead of each of us and prepare the way in which He would have us walk.
“Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we can ask or think according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21 NASB What exciting journeys God has planned for our lives! Praise the Lord!
Mr. Motorcycle and Stephanie
Prayer Requests:
Clarity of mind, Wisdom, Discernment and Direction with our next point of service in the field.
Strength and Endurance for the many things that we have yet to do while in the States.
God’s Provision as we continue to develop our teaching curriculum.
Protection from the attacks of our adversary
Good health
Praises:
We have been able to complete many things in the last two months
Our time with family was wonderful and a huge blessing.
God provided a place for us while in Denver for several months.
We have both gotten over the various ailments that were affecting us- Malaria, stomach bugs and headaches.
Word of the day:
Finish: v, 2a: to bring to completion. In Tonga, ‘twamana’ means, “it is finished."
Dear friends and family,
Contrary to the title, we are in Denver, Colorado. ;) After our wedding in Washington the 3rd of January and reception in Kansas, we headed back to Africa.
We enjoyed a wonderful, relaxing honeymoon in Malindi, Kenya before going on to Zambia. Missionary Ventures International recommended that we withdraw from the mission field for 6-12 months to establish our marriage outside of foreign ministry, so we moved off the base in Sinazongwe, Zambia. Susan, the nurse Stephanie has been working with, has also finished her term and is back in Los Angeles as an Emergency Room Nurse. With all of this transition, it has helped us to realize that our last missions’ assignment does not have the room for growth that we are looking for. Mr. Motorcycle would like to build a ministry teaching vocational skills and Stephanie would like to work more as a midwife and less as a nurse! After arriving back in the States in March Stephanie contracted Malaria then fully recovered, we went through a Debriefing program through Missionary Training Institute in Colorado Springs, Steph spent a few days at a Midwifery Conference in Oregon to help renew her license, and we hiked to Mr. Motorcycle’s parent’s cabin in the Western Colorado mountains for a few days of down time. We’ve just been blessed to spend a month with Stephanie’s family in Renton, Washington and Michael’s family in Kansas. We were grateful to spend time with Stephanie’s Grandpa before he passed away and with Mr. Motorcycle’s Grandma who is in poor health. And now we are in Denver—did you follow all of that? Neither did we!
You may be wondering what we are doing in Denver… We have plans to attend some missions training and counseling here. We are also looking forward to building a routine while we are here and have rented the basement in Mr. Motorcycle’s friend’s house. While visiting with Missionary Ventures before leaving for Africa they suggested that we look into their team in Uganda to see if that would be a good fit for us. So, we spent a little over a week from Kampala to Kitgum, 40 km south of Sudan. However, while we really enjoyed the team and the opportunities there, we are not convinced that is where God is leading us. We plan to spend time researching our options, especially within Africa, but being open to other continents as well.
We may be finished in Zambia, but we don’t feel the Lord is finished with us on the mission field yet! Our desire is to be on the mission field long-term and we are praying for a clear direction over these next weeks and months. We are hoping to head back overseas this Fall, but we will keep you informed as we know more. We treasure your prayers during this time of transition!
May you believe along with us God’s promise to go ahead of each of us and prepare the way in which He would have us walk.
“Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we can ask or think according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21 NASB What exciting journeys God has planned for our lives! Praise the Lord!Mr. Motorcycle and Stephanie
Prayer Requests:
Clarity of mind, Wisdom, Discernment and Direction with our next point of service in the field.
Strength and Endurance for the many things that we have yet to do while in the States.
God’s Provision as we continue to develop our teaching curriculum.
Protection from the attacks of our adversary
Good health
Praises:
We have been able to complete many things in the last two months
Our time with family was wonderful and a huge blessing.
God provided a place for us while in Denver for several months.
We have both gotten over the various ailments that were affecting us- Malaria, stomach bugs and headaches.
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