Hello Precious friends and supporters,
We say precious because we believe you are. You have all been so incredibly
faithful and supportive of us throughout these many years. You have buoyed us
in so many ways. We were able to stay on the field all these many years because
of each of you. Your financial gifts were a great part of our ministry. We were
able to do much with international students and Third Culture Kids because of
each of you. But, more than the finances, your prayers have been the sustenance
that we have needed to hold close to God for all these years. We cannot even
begin to tell you all the times that we were feeling defeated, down or discouraged
and we would receive a note from one of you telling us of how you were praying
for us! It was amazing the peace that would come in knowing we were not alone.
We would like to apologize to those of you who have not heard from us. Over the years we have lost contact due to dropped email addresses and problems with mail in Indonesia. Many times letters were never arrived to the states and many times letters never arrived to us. We are so glad to be back in the US so that we can communicate more easily.
We have been overwhelmed by the love our church, Fellowship Bible Church of Longview, has shown to us. They have been so generous. Supporters have provided a home for us, and many supporters and church members furnished and decorated the home as well. We literally walked in and went to bed our first night. So overwhelming. We were led to our knees in thanksgiving to the Lord for the way He allowed us to feel His love through the words and actions of our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Letters like these are hard to write. Whether we are saying thank you to all of you who have prayed for these 10-12 years, or to those who have also joined with us financially, or those of you who have also had a part in providing this new home for us, we are virtually speechless. There are truly no words to express the gratitude we are feeling. Every time we begin a letter to tell all of you how much we love and appreciate you, it just seems to not be enough. So, please know that from the depth of all we know regarding gratefulness, we are grateful.
We have also included a newsletter with lots of updates. We will email these and also send it out through the postal service. We cannot wait to hear from you and hopefully spend time with you!
Blessings
David and Kim and Grace, Emma, Jeff and Abi
We would like to apologize to those of you who have not heard from us. Over the years we have lost contact due to dropped email addresses and problems with mail in Indonesia. Many times letters were never arrived to the states and many times letters never arrived to us. We are so glad to be back in the US so that we can communicate more easily.
We have been overwhelmed by the love our church, Fellowship Bible Church of Longview, has shown to us. They have been so generous. Supporters have provided a home for us, and many supporters and church members furnished and decorated the home as well. We literally walked in and went to bed our first night. So overwhelming. We were led to our knees in thanksgiving to the Lord for the way He allowed us to feel His love through the words and actions of our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Letters like these are hard to write. Whether we are saying thank you to all of you who have prayed for these 10-12 years, or to those who have also joined with us financially, or those of you who have also had a part in providing this new home for us, we are virtually speechless. There are truly no words to express the gratitude we are feeling. Every time we begin a letter to tell all of you how much we love and appreciate you, it just seems to not be enough. So, please know that from the depth of all we know regarding gratefulness, we are grateful.
We have also included a newsletter with lots of updates. We will email these and also send it out through the postal service. We cannot wait to hear from you and hopefully spend time with you!
Blessings
David and Kim and Grace, Emma, Jeff and Abi
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