Wow, it’s been such a long time since I’ve actually sat down and wrote out an update. I think of you all often and you hold a special place in my heart. Blessed be the tie that binds.
Sue Gable – News from your Next Door Neighbor
Our wonderful Lord has certainly been answering prayers recently. We have been blessed to have record attendance at Haven Baptist Church the last few months.
My Plans Will Wait
The childhood phrase, “Ready or not, here we come” summarizes my thoughts.
Michelle Castner – The Castner Chronicles
My how time flies!! I can’t believe it is August already! August makes me think of a new school year that we will soon be starting.
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Beverly Hammett – Streams in the Desert
Hope you are enjoying what is left of your summer there. Here we are enjoying moderating temperatures, sunny skies, and no humidity. The downside is that it is very, very dry and dusty.
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Beverly Hammett – Streams in the Desert
Greetings from Botswana, the land of beautiful blue skies! As I sit at my computer writing this letter to you, the sliding glass door is open, the sun is shining, and the breeze is blowing gently.
Michelle Castner – Castner Chronicles
Greetings from Africa! As I am writing this, today we have completed 6 months here in Botswana! The time has flown by and as I look back on these months I can see that the Lord has been faithful to us in so many ways.
Kristin Hammett – Village Vista
If you were here to visit, I would be able to share some of our bountiful lemons with you (favorite lemonade recipe below). We also have a huge bunch of bananas about ready to be harvested
Home Again
…Debrianna sighed sympathetically, “Ahh, you only got a 2-minute hug. That’s so sad.” It must have been the “Pollyanna-thinking” that influenced my reply: “If I hadn’t been there to see her, I wouldn’t have had any hug! So I was blessed to get DOUBLE.”
Kristin Hammett – Village Vista
About an hour from the airport, George got an email notification on his phone that Delta Airlines had tried to call. They said, “Do not proceed to
airport until you speak with us. Your flight has been cancelled.” We were on our way to the airport to return to South Africa for our 3rd term.
Beverly Hammett – Streams in the Desert
Greetings from sunny and hot Botswana! You would think that temperatures would be cooling down a bit, since we are now officially in the Fall season. But the last time I looked, it was over 90 degrees outside today. We did have some cooler weather last week, which was very enjoyable, but which also caused problems all its own (more about that in a minute).
Sue Gable – News From Your Next-Door Neighbor
Hi Ladies,
Even though it has been awhile since I’ve updated you all there isn’t a whole lot of news to report. God has continually been good to us up at Haven Baptist Church. We have been continuing to do our best to be faithful to our Lord and Savior as well.
Michelle Castner – The Castner Chronicles
Greetings from Botswana, Africa! We have completed our first week here in Francistown. It’s hard to believe that we are finally here after months of travel and planning!
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Beverly Hammett – Streams in the Desert
The last two months have been a whirlwind of activity, especially the month of November. My husband visited a new village and started Bible studies there once a week. It was exciting to see the eagerness of the people in wanting the study the Bible. Hopefully that interest will translate to a seeking of God and His truth and not just an interest in what the white man is doing, or wanting money from him.
Kristin Hammett – Village Vista
I’ve heard the illustration of our life being in 3 buckets labeled: Things I can change. Things I can’t change. Things I can influence through prayer. Sometimes we spend all our time with our heads in the bucket of things we can’t change. That will surely overwhelm & discourage us. It’s a bleak view.
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Debbie Wilhite – Africa’s Ambassadors
For this article I reached for a cup of coffee. The real stuff — Nescafé rich and full-flavored. I was going to drink it black for added intensity, but instead pampered myself with the addition of real cream instead! Extremes, I know. Coffee…and a box of tissues.
Michelle Castner – The Castner Chronicles
Greetings from North Dakota! We are enjoying the fall weather here in the very northern part of our country. The weather is holding up so far and we are almost to the end of our travels! We are hoping to be back in PA by the middle of October.
Beverly Hammett – Streams in the Desert
Dear Ladies,
I have learned many new things in the last two months—some willingly and some by default. Here is a run-down of some of those things.
Kristin Hammett – Village Vista
Jeremiah 15:16 Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.
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Debbie Wilhite – Africa’s Ambassadors
Juli here…For those who haven’t heard, Mum’s going under the surgeon’s knife tomorrow morning to replace the lens in her left eye. Dr. Weyer is a highly recommended ophthalmologist & Mum has 7 kids all ready to pamper her during recovery…so, no worries! In light of that, Mum asked me this morning if I wouldn’t mind writing about my trip to the States for the ladies paper…” “Sure. When’s it due?” “Uh, tomorrow.” 🙂