We’ve just enjoyed some time with Covenant missionary friends Roy & Aleta Danforth, here in Yaoundé after their vacation at the beach in Kribi. We also welcomed Paul Noren, who just arrived on Tuesday. The 3 of them were here …
Fun Foods
We enjoy many different foods here. Some familiar, others not so much. Take a look at some of our favorites…
September 2010 Prayer and Praise
The month of August is nearly over. For most North Americans it has been the final weeks of summer break. For us it ha been the first month of school for the many children of missionaries. Students have moved in …
Learning the Sounds of the Neighborhood
Inside our walled yard life is peaceful and quiet. Besides our house there is a duplex in which short term Covenant missionaries Karl & Mary Noren live with their 2 little ones. We share clothes lines, a trash bin and …
August 2010 Prayer and Praise
We are so thankful that our move to Yaounde, Cameroon has gone so smoothly. As we’re settling in to our house and getting ready for the start of the 2010-11 school year (already) we appreciate your prayer on our behalf.…
Zs are in Cameroon
We Zs have escaped the 90 degree heat of West Michigan and are enjoying cooler temps in Cameroon, Africa! Our flight out of Grand Rapids was delayed 2 hours, yet miraculously we and all our luggage made all the connections …
July 2010 Prayer & Praise
We thank God for you, dear friends. We appreciate your encouragement and support through phone calls, emails, visits and offers to help us with the move. We covet your continued prayers as our departure draws near.
In June we’re thankful …
China, Thailand and Africa in one Church Service
Today was our last Sunday at our home church in Grand Rapids, MI. Below is a slide show of the day’s events which included praying for and sending off the DeKams who are going to China for the summer with …
June 2010 Prayer & Praise
Summer is nearly here! Are you changing gears, from the routines of the school year to summer breaks? We’re down to our last full month in the US. And as activities wind down, our heads are turning toward Africa and …
Memorial Weekend Camping
One of our favorite Memorial Weekend traditions has been to go camping in beautiful Fountain, MI (east of Ludington). It is the location of one of the best horsepulls you’ll ever see! Teams of huge powerful horses pull thousands of …