From One Country to Another

Well, it has been over a month since we have arrived in New Orleans, and we are still not in the swing of things. Two days after we arrived, Jodie was offered a job on campus. This is a blessing b/c it allows us to stay on campus as long as we need to after Derrick graduates. It also kept us from stressing out over not being able to find income. The Lord provides, and we give Him the glory!

Derrick will have an interview at a Sherwin Williams store early next week. Please pray that the interview will go well.

Classes for Derrick have been challenging to say the least. It has been over 2 years since he has been in a classroom setting, muchless in a dogmatic routine. He is doing well in his classes, but struggling to keep up with the pace (along with every other student here).

It has been good to see some familar faces, be able to speak English, and understand everything that people say to us.

One thought: Football is a privledge to have, and Derrick is soaking it up. One grateful friend that we met in Guatemala gave up his precious BAMA vs Georgia tickets this past weekend. It was nice to sit, well stand, and watch that exciting game . . . even if Bama lost.

Speaking of football, the seminary is starting a flag football league, so all the wannabe football super heros will be playing . . . of course that includes Derrick!! It will be fun and entertaining.

Jodie has enjoyed (more than anything) to be able to spend time with her family. We have been back to the Bayou almost every weekend for the sole purpose of spending time with them, and Derrick's family as well.

This blog has been a series of rambled thoughts . . . sorry for that . . . just trying get everything in!

Have a blessed day!

Long Time!

Wow, it has been a really long time since we have last posted. Talk about busy times. While in Guatemala, just during the summer we saw 9 groups come and go. These groups were from all over the US and even Canada. In total, some 125 houses were built. PTL!! During this time, we met many who had already accepted JC, and sadly, many who have not. However, the gospel was shared for each of these families, and, Lord willing, those who do not know JC will eventually come to know Him as their Savior.

On top of the 125 houses, there were about 9 villages that were blessed with the Word and some provisions. In total there were more than 1,000 families that had the opportunity to hear the Gospel this summer. That is somewhere in the neighborhood of 5,000 people!!

We were blessed to be a part of this awesome ministry and we pray that this work will continue and people will come to JC as a result. We ask that you pray for GRACE Ministries as it is in a time of transition. Also pray for those who have and will accept JC. These people need to be discipled! Please continue to lift up the Garcias

and the Tzars.

As well as Casa Aleluya and Amor del Nino as they were a big part of our ministry while we were there.

Thank each of you for all your prayers and support!!