Not only did we have some great meetings this past month, but we also found out that we will be expecting our second child in September of this year. We thank God for this wonderful news!
The last week of January led us to the Shenandoah Heights Baptist Church in Virginia. It was a blessing to be able to spend time with Pastor Paul and to hear of all that God is doing at this thriving church.
We then flew to California to be with the Montecito Baptist Church in the city of Ontario. What a time of refreshment! Pastor Ezequiel Salazar was such an encouragement to us. His example of faithfulness to our Lord was a tremendous challenge to us. It was definitely a privilege to spend time with such a great man of God. We enjoyed the missions week and especially the international dinner on Saturday night. They gave us the responsibility to judge the different missions booths. We ate more food than we had realized was possible! It was a fun night at an enthusiastic church! We were also able to catch up with some family on the West Coast.
After California, we flew back to Nashville, TN for a week long meeting with the South Haven Baptist Church. Pastor Frank Gagliano treated us to a wonderful week! We were overwhelmed and humbled by the church's love for missionaries and missions. God worked in our hearts through the preaching of Dr. David Smith. Cara also got to spend some with her sister Julianna, who is a teacher there at the Christian school.
The next week lead us to Nolensville Road Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Denny Patterson. What a gracious church! We appreciated the opportunity to meet and fellowship with Pastor and his family. It was also neat to hear of his connection to some church planters that were sent out of Heritage Baptist Church (our sending church).
Lastly in this month long trip, we headed south to Hot Springs, Arkansas. We spent a whole Sunday with Pastor Eric Capaci and the Gospel Light Baptist Church. While I was a teenager, Pastor Eric would come preach at my home church during Spirit Week every year. God has definitely used him in my life throughout the years. It was a blessing to also see Daniel Thomas attending Champion Baptist College. Daniel grew up at the same church I did in Hawaii and was a student while I taught there for a couple of years.
Thank you for taking the time to read our blog. We appreciate so much your prayers and support for us. It is awesome to know that so many people are behind us.
Prayer Requests:
God would provide more meetings. (We are currently at 41%)
Savings for our departure to Hawaii.
We would be able to determine the name of our church.
God would give safety and health to our family as we travel.
Strength and health for Cara as she carries our 2nd child.
