On the Road Again

Many people often wonder what we are up to when we are in the United States for our "home service." One of the biggest things we do is "get caught up." We "catch up" with churches and individuals that support us by sharing with them what God is doing in Haiti. We "catch up" on our continuing education by taking classes and working on projects. Sharon is taking a class on Old Testament at Calvin Seminary and Zach is working on a study project in the theology of missions in the New Testament. Finally, we "catch up" on many years worth of medical appointments for us and our children. This is what Sharon and Vivian were doing when they were rear-ended at the end of September. Vivian was returning home with Sharon from a doctor's visit for an ear infection. By God's grace, Sharon and Vivian were not seriously hurt. But, both Sharon and Vivian have needed physical therapy to deal with some pain from whiplash. Please pray for Sharon as she has a painful neck and some numbness in her arms and face from muscle strains and a pinched nerve. We give thanks to God that from the insurance settlement on our totaled blue van, we were able to by the same model of van, only in "titanium." Also, pray for safety as we have a lot of travel in the next few months. Here is our schedule for church visits:

Fall 2011 and Winter 2012
Church Visit Schedule

9/25 (a.m.) Fuller Ave CRC, Grand Rapids, MI
10/2 (a.m.) Jamestown CRC, Hudsonville, MI and (p.m.) 2nd CRC of Allendale, MI
10/9 (a.m.) 1st CRC of Muskegon, MI and (p.m.) Calvin CRC of Grand Rapids, MI
10/16 (a.m.) 12th Ave. CRC of Jenison, MI
10/23 (a.m.) Brookside CRC of Grand Rapids, MI
10/30 (a.m.) Eastern Avenue CRC of Grand Rapids, MI
11/6 (a.m.) First CRC of Fremont, MI
11/13 (a.m.) Ferrysberg Comm. Church, MI
11/20 (a.m.) Lakeside CRC of Alto, MI
11/27 (a.m.) Brooten Comm. Church of Brooten, MN
12/4 (a.m.) Bethany CRC of Muskegon, MI
12/11 (a.m.) Three Rivers CRC of Three Rivers, MI
12/18 (a.m.) Elm Grove UMC, IL
1/8/12 (a.m.) Faith CRC of Holland
1/15 (a.m.) Calvary Assem. of God, Lansing, MI
1/22 (a.m.) Calvin CRC, Holland, MI.
1/29 (a.m.) Peace Comm. Church, Frankfort, Il.

Thanks for your prayers, encouragement and financial support of our ministry!