Stuck in Africa

Who knew that a volcano erupting in Iceland would prevent Enrique from returning home from Africa today... But, that is exactly what has happened. So, Enrique is stuck in Africa. Don't worry, he is safe and being well cared for, but his family is ready for him to return. I have had very few contacts with him since he left. Overall, I believe he had a great time on the trip and I have heard brief reports of God working through the team. I am anxious for his return, but only God knows at this point when that will be. We are praying and hopeful that he will return this week. The team has not been able to get a flight scheduled out of Africa yet, but we are hopeful and waiting... Keep praying for the team as many have obligations and family back here in the USA. Also, pray that God would use this time as well. I will keep you updated.

*Chrissie

Woe, Ghana

Enrique has been busy preparing for his mission trip to Woe, Ghana with the Salvation Army. He leaves this Friday, April 9th and returns on April 17th. The team consists of 22 people from all over the Twin Cities. They will be working with a local Salvation Army church in Woe doing a VBS, a literacy project, and completing a roof on their church building. This church has been waiting to complete the roof on their building for the past 30 years. How exciting to get to be a part of it!

Please pray for Enrique and the team as they prepare this week and during their time in Ghana. Specifically, pray for safe travel, that everyone stays healthy, that relationships would be built with the local church, and that the team would be an encouragement and help to the local believers. Also, pray for God to use this time to give some guidance and clarity to both of us as we look towards a future in full time ministry together once again.

Catch up again...

I really mean to update this more than once a season, I just don't know where the time goes... I wish I could say winter was already over, but I think we still have a few months to go. So much has been happening in our lives lately, that it is hard to try to catch up on everything. But, here are some pictures to try to fill in the blanks.

We went camping over labor day weekend and had a great time! Wish we could have gone more often during the summer.

We found this great bike at a consignment sale right before it got cold outside. Marissa had a good time learning to ride her new bike!

Marissa dressed up twice for Halloween. She was Annie at her preschool.

And a pirate for trick or treating. Too bad it was so cold on Halloween night that we only made it to one house...

We have a park a few blocks from our house with a sliding hill. We all had a fun time!

I have been teaching a Sunday School class at our church over the past several months. It has been amazing to see God work through this group of women. We started out with 3 people in the class and it has grown to 8-10 women on average. God is truly changing lives. We had a Christmas party at our house and it was a great time for all. There were over 20 some people packed into our house, not including us... What a night!

Enrique has been given the opportunity to go on a Salvation Army mission trip in April. He will be going to Woe, Ghana. God has really been using the last few months as a time of reflection for both Enrique and myself. Pray for us as we try to follow God in all we do. Stay tuned. More details to come!