These are exciting times. The problem is that the
exciting can be difficult and challenging. Right now we are in the middle of a furlough, a time of significant change for our family. We always knew that as Isaiah and Elisabeth approached the end of high school we would need to take some time to help them move on to the next phase of their lives. Last May we left Mexico with the plan of moving back to Washington for a year in order to help them explore new opportunities and support them through this time of transition. The most difficult part of this process is the realization that soon our family will be split up. Even so, we are still excited about getting back to Mexico. In January we will accompany a group from our home church of His place to Cofradia for a 10 day trip. While in Cofradia we will have time to make a trip up to La Mesa and Cangrejo to explore what opportunities for future ministry are open to us. This will help us to begin preparing and planning for the next few years. Then in June of 2015 we will pack up and move back to Cofradia. Back in Cofradia we will work alongside the local church to develop an effective outreach ministry to the Cora Indians. Since the early 90's we have felt called to be a part of sharing the Good News among the Cora Indians in a way that makes sense to them in the context of their culture. We believe that studying their language and culture are integral components of an effective strategy for ministry. As well, we are convinced that we are only a small part of the team. First we have to partner with local believers from the church in Cofradia who will go with us and who share our desire to reach out to the Cora. Then we need to partner with a support team who will lift this ministry up in prayers, respond to the financial and material needs, and who will join us in Mexico to see first hand how the work progresses.
Thank you so much for your interest in our family and our ministry and for the many ways that you support us.
