Ugh! Why is it so hard to update our blog?! I sincerely apologize it has taken us this long to update our website. We've often thought about having a Facebook page because it would be easier to make "update comments" but not everyone has Facebook... so I just need to make this more of a priority! Please forgive me! Okay, so now for the update!
The best news? We are now a family of five! God has blessed our family with another son. Elliott James was born via C-section on 10-16, weighing 10lbs 14.7oz, and was 21 inches long. He is an awesome baby... so glad God gave us a calm baby for deputation! Baker and Katie Rae are so excited about their new little brother! Baker is protective, and Katie Rae smothers him in kisses! I'm doing good, taking healing one day at a time. We start traveling again this Saturday. We are all anxious to get back on the road presenting the need in Alaska! We have been staying with my parents (our sending Pastor) to allow for easier adjustments and healing. We are so thankful for their part in this, and being such a blessing opening their home to us!
We are so excited to tell you that we are at almost 30% of our financial support! The Lord is blessing tremendously! Can you pray with us that God will lead us to the right churches/meetings for next year?
Our prayer support... did you see the number?!?!?! We are at 318 days covered for the days of commitments to pray! How cool is that? We were counting them up this last Sunday, and it brought tears to my eyes realizing just how close we were to our goal! It's amazing to see how people have stepped up and made the sincere commitment to be such a huge part of our ministry!
Only 7 1/2 months!!! It is incredible how time has flown by... We move in June of next year! Ya know, it's so neat to see all of our missionary friends that are leaving for the field... it's encouraging, and so exciting to know it's almost our turn!
A big decision was made in the last month, Phil had been praying about where we would serve in Alaska, and who we could help, and learn from. We kept waiting and praying for God to give us the peace and guidance we needed. Phil took a trip with our Pastor this past July and had an awesome time doing Bible clubs, and Bible studies. They went to Bethel, Dillingham, and Good News Bay. (I think I missed one :( ) Anyway, they had an awesome time, and God really gave Phil peace about where we will be. Phil really feels the Lord calling us to help Bro. Perry Abrams in Dillingham, Alaska. There are about 15 villages around Dillingham that we can minister in, and the goal in the near future would be to have Bible studies in these villages. Then, in the winter when travel is not able... we will be helping Bro Abrams at Community Baptist Church in Dillingham. It's so neat to have peace and direction!! :)
Please continue to pray for us on the road... that we would stay faithful to the Lord, that God would bless our efforts, that His hand of protection be upon us, that God would give us favor with Pastors and churches... We so desperately want to be a blessing and encouragement to all who God puts in our paths!
Here are some pictures to enjoy!!!
Our Pastor, Steve Rowell, Phil, and our missionary friend, Bruce Claypool (this is the plane they flew in, it belongs to Bro. Bruce.)
Pastor teaching a Bible verse at Bible Club!
Phil and Bro Bruce playing games with the village children.
Precious children...
Phil, Bro Bruce, Pastor Rowell, and Bro Perry Abrams.
Mama and Elliott
Our precious little one! So thankful to God for this new life!
Thank you for your love and prayers!
Till next time - Emily
