| Happenings
Well it has happened! Rosalie has officially booked us
to share with different churches every weekend through
December 20th--sometimes two churches a weekend! We are
really looking forward to meeting so many of the congregations
in EFC-SW, and we've already been so blessed in the few
weeks we've been in California. A couple weeks ago we
were priviliged to share with the kids of Granada Heights
Friends Church and share in a Cambodian meal as part of
their missions conference. Fede is still eating the left-overs…yummy!
We've also been to Mirada de Fe in Pico Rivera and Iglesia
Amigos in Inglewood where Fede has gotten to preach in
Spanish and share more about the ministry in Cambodia.
We have been so warmly welcomed wherever we've gone, and
we are so appreciative to all of the staff, pastors, and
believers who have made this transition to California
so hospitable and smooth for our family.
Personal Update
Our kids are getting good practice at cross-cultural experiences
as we visit Hispanic churches here in Southern California.
Last Sunday, I was getting a little irritated with Timothy
in church because he was fidgeting so much—I told
him to sit still and listen, to which he responded, "Mommy,
but I don't understand anything that man is saying!"
(Yes, we have failed in our efforts to teach the kids
Spanish.) But Tim's comment created such a teachable moment
to connect with him about what life will be like for all
of us when we get to Cambodia and don't speak Khmer. It
really gave me a huge appreciation for how fabulous and
flexible our kids have been through these last few months
of transition. We are truly so thankful to the Lord for
giving us such amazing little ones!
Praises
o Encouraging times at the different churches we've visited--for
brothers and sisters who have welcomed us like family.
o Happy & healthy children--the kids are enjoying
California and making new friends.
o Diane found a Starbucks job in CA. She's at YL Blvd.
& Bradford if you want to visit!
Prayer Requests
o Our studies--we have MUCH reading to do (especially
Fede who is trying to cram the 15 week Perspectives course
into 8 weeks and is doing it in his second language…English!)
o That we would be even half as encouraging to the churches
we visit as they have been to us. |
Family Fun Fest at Yorba Linda Friends
Fede
preaching at Iglesia Amigos de Inglewood
A fellowship meal at Iglesia Amigos de Inglewood
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