It’s retirement time for many of our friends, particularly those serving in Central African Republic and on the East side of Cameroon. One couple returned to the US earlier this year. And at the start of Sept. 2 more couples …
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So Much Orientation!
Staff Orientation
When a new school year begins there is so much orientation! New staff was oriented first followed by all of us returning staff; whether we’d been there last year or gone for a year.
New Student Orientation
Then …
Places of Worship
In our travels around the US this year, we had the pleasure of worshipping with Jesus followers in a variety of settings. Large and small congregations meet in old, remodeled, new, traditional and not so traditional buildings.
Beautiful windows adorn …
Where do You Store Your Stuff?
Did you ever wonder what missionaries do with their stuff when they go overseas? Some have sold their home, cars, stuff. But in our 25 years of life together, Ron and I have generally stored our stuff in 3 crates …
Classy Ride to Bible Study
Look what I got to drive to Bible Study! So geeked about this.
Until borrowing this car I had no idea Honda made a Millenium Falcon! The owner informed me that “Hybrid” actually means “hyperdrive” but that feature is out …
Travel Mercies in the Wild Winter
This month (February) we visited churches who partner with us every Sunday. Most of them were in MI — ya know, close to home so there’s not a long way to travel in case of bad weather. Well, it was …
Rangeela at Calvin
Rangeela (Hindi for “colorful”) has brought various parts of the world onto the doorsteps of Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1996.
Rangeela 2019 was Calvin College’s annual international cultural showcase, two evenings filled with heartfelt storytelling, exhilarating dances, melodious music, vibrant …
When Tourism is Local and You’re the Guide
If you had a guest visit you from another country, what would you show them?
Our guest, Eun Jin (or EJ), graduated from RFIS with Nathan and showed us a great time in Seoul last summer. Besides seeing the Winter …
Resolved to Keep Fit in 2019
New Year’s Resolutions aren’t usually our thing. But we resolve this year to keep (get) fit! Normally a year in the US, indulging in treats we don’t get in Cameroon, results in weight gain. In Africa, it’s considered a compliment …
Covenant Midwinter Conference 2019
January 21 to 25 in Denver CO
a gathering of Covenant pastors and missionaries
to retreat, grow, listen, learn, rest, share and reflect.
With a particular focus on the Covenant priority of “Love Mercy, Do Justice.”
If you would like …