Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men
(Our Housing Situation)
Our plans to trade houses have fallen through due to changes in the financial situation of the man with the other house.
We know God is in control of all, and are now praying for wisdom in how to proceed. We are unsure if God would have us invest in a different property, or use the funds from the sale of this house in another way. We also are praying for His timing in the sale of this house, and wisdom in which “projects” to start/complete that will be the best for the next owner.
We continue forward, knowing that God has a perfect plan…yet unknown to us.
Temporary “Addition” to our Family
We are very excited that Paul Ward, Lee and Becky Ward’s adopted son, is going to stay with us for a time while their other son, Orlic, has surgery in Utah. (Orlic’s surgery is scheduled for May 11th) Paul is a lot of fun to have around! He and Titus have become good friends, and have made a deal to teach each other English/Lingala. Paul has certainly encouraged the kids’ passion for Congo!
Utah Conference
We had a fantastic opportunity to attend a conference on the fundamentals of the faith in West Valley City, Utah. God used this time to encourage us and remind why we believe what we believe. We are so thankful for those who have come before and contended for the faith, even under adversity.
God also allowed us to meet many pastors and Christians from churches in and around Utah. Please pray earnestly for those who continue to reach out to the members of the LDS communities.
Support
We are excited to report we now are partnering with 3 financially supporting churches (with the newest addition of Kuna Baptist in Kuna, Idaho) and 4 faithful individual supporters. This puts us officially in double-digits with 10% J We also are so very blessed to have a prayer support base of well over 200 families!
Thank you all…it is such a privilege to serve our Lord with you!!!
Looking Ahead
Praise the Lord! Our calendar is starting to fill in.
We still have some openings, and are trusting God to guide and provide!
May:
17th Fellowship Baptist in Boise, Idaho
24th Atlanta Community Chapel in Atlanta, Idaho
June:
6th Double Wedding in Utah (for 2 of the Grings’daughters)
July:
5th Bethany Baptist in Salem, Oregon
12th Grace Baptist in Kemmerer, Wyoming
and Randolph, Utah
19th Columbia Heights Baptist in Boise, Idaho (am)
August:
9th Roswell Baptist in Roswell, Idaho
September:
20th-23rd Northern Idaho Mission’s Conference
20th Valley Baptist in Priest River (am)
Emanuel Baptist in Lewiston (pm)
22nd First Baptist in Clarkston
23rd Opportunity Baptist in Spokane
(Ruth Clancy’s 3rd birthday!)
November:
1st-4th Southern Utah Mission’s Conference
Time in Kinshasa