I cannot believe we are already in 2013. Getting ready to head back to Namibia comes with mixed emotion. We are excited to get back to our friends and family in Namibia but to do so we will have to leave our family and friends again and it is not easy to say goodbye.

We have been in the states and have had a busy time. We have shared our presentation with over 30 groups and have had countless one-on-one meetings with partners, friends, family and even with people we just met in casual encounters. We shared with a couple of new a churches who are considering partnering with us. Just the other we were at a book store and the cashier asked where we were from and what we do. Catherine had the opportunity to share with her and the the cashier said that her church is looking for new missionaries. Everywhere we go God is giving us opportunities to share what He is doing.

We leave the states on the 11th of January and fly to Germany for three days where we will have the opportunity to share with a church there and we will also get to meet up with the German couple who have been a huge blessing in helping with the program. Then we leave for Namibia on the 14th of January.

Once back in Namibia we will take a few days to pray with friends on what direction God wants us to go. We want to ensure that we are continuing to follow the path He has for us. Please pray with us to hear clearly.

We also are excited that the Rosen's will be continuing to work with us and that Raylyn will be joining us as we begin the new year. We know that the path ahead will be filled with challenges and adventures and we are so excited and anxious to be a part of what God will do.

Even before we head back we want to make sure we give thanks to God for all that He has done so far and for letting us be apart of it. We have seen so many miracles and so much fruit already.

Thank you for partnering with us and for being apart of the team.

Merry Christmas near and far!

We are in the "Season" and you can tell by the hustle and bustle all around us here in the States.  Each year we remind ourselves about the TRUE meaning of the season and that we need to focus on sharing love with each other rather than tangible gift-giving.  It means so much to spend time with family and friends, especially when we have been far away for many holidays now.  Thanksgiving was so precious -- talking, sharing, cooking together, laughing, playing games, eating, sharing stories from the past..... laughing some more.  Precious!  Moments we will always cherish.

Last year we were with our Namibian family at the cafe.... sharing small gifts, singing together, enjoying a special meal and those memories bring a smile today.  May you too enjoy the special moments with family and friends as you love one another, maybe singing together, maybe sharing a meal, maybe telling stories..... whatever you do.... remember the most precious gift of all.... our Savior Jesus Christ.  Without HIM we would have nothing of value to give to others.  He IS love.... in the flesh.

Oh how we adore HIM!

Merry Christmas from Namibia and America.... !

The first picture is of three members of our staff -- Herculady, Jessica, and David.  However, Esmarie, the Rosen's, Katrina, Jen, Rosalia, Lucia, Dennis, Englehardt, and Johannes wish you a very blessed Christmas!