Greetings from Iowa!
No, we have not fallen off the face of the earth but have driven well over 3000 miles since our last update and over 7000 since the start of our Home Assignment in June. Thank you so much for your faithful prayers as we travel. We continue to praise the Lord for no major difficulties throughout the many miles. It has been a tremendous blessing to be able to reconnect with so many of you as we have visited in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New York the past few months. What a joy to be able to share what God is doing in Mexico with so many people! We will be finishing up our time in the Midwest just after Thanksgiving. We will be heading for warmer climates to visit in Texas and ultimately finishing the final half of our home assignment in California. We look forward to continuing to speak in churches and share with many more people.
We would greatly appreciate your continued prayers for safety as we travel as well as for the challenges we face with home schooling in the midst of the many transitions. The kids have been wonderful troopers through it all and have really enjoyed being able to participate in Awana even while we are on the road. It has been wonderful to see their enthusiasm and excitement for committing the Word of God to memory. There have also been some great opportunities for field trips in many places including: Philadelphia, Washington DC and Chicago which have helped bring to life what they have been learning in their classes.
Meanwhile in Mexico...
· Several of our youth and their families have been going through some difficult times. Please pray that God would be honored and put first.
· Amarildo continues to share the gospel and has earned the nickname of the church evangelist. It is wonderful to hear that he is so passionate about following Christ and sharing Him with those the Lord brings across his path.
· Please pray for Phil's friend, Manuel, with whom he was meeting weekly with for Bible study. Phil has been unable to reach him by phone because his phone has been disconnected and it appears the restaurant where he was working is closed so no one is sure where he is right now. We know that the Lord knows where he is and are praying that he continues to study the Word and seek the Lord and fellowship with other believers.
· Praise God with us that Iglesia Emanuel continues to grow!
Thank you never seems enough to express how grateful we are for your partnership with us....God bless you for the sacrifices you make both in time (your prayers and encouraging notes) and financially.
By His Grace,
Phil and Pattie
