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The reception in Malakal was overwhelming.  We arrived just before noon and there was a small choir welcoming us just outside the airport grounds , another along the road half-way to church and finally a choir and parade the last …

Well, I am really  behind with blogging about our trip.  The schedule just did not allow me to write and send as I had hoped, well maybe my own discipline too.  Cindy and I both have numerous notes and observations …

Labor Day weekend we got to the lake 2 times to water ski.  Friday Cindy and I went with my parents for some fun.  We slowly went around the lake and gauked at the houses.  I also got to ski …

Curt Peterson sent the following two reports about his trip to Congo.  They indicate some of the joys, challenges and opportunities associated with ministry in Congo.  We look forward to being a part of this when we return in 2010.…

At 10h30 Sunday morning, August 9 in Eldora, IA there was a terrible hailstorm.  The hail was golf ball to tennis ball size with winds up to 70 mph.  My parents were there having spent the night following a wedding …

Aug 3-8 Cindy and I were missionaries during Sr High camp at Lake Beauty Bible Camp in Long Prairie, MN.  Let me tell you, there is a disconnect between us and the Sr Hi schedule.  Breakfast not until 9 and …

July 5-10 I went on a canoe trip with 8 men fromour church including my dad and brother Don from Japan. We canoed for 4 days in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. It was a wonderful time. Beautiful scenery, quiet, …

July 3 we flew to Florida to visit Cindy’s parents in New Smyrna Beach.  It was a great visit.  I was only able to stay until the 8th because I had to get home to go on the church canoe …

June 9-15 Pete went on a quick trip to Kenya to talk with James Tang our World Mission coordinator of Sudanese ministries. During his 4 days in Kenya he got reports on the Covenant in Sudan and different relief projects, …