In early December I (Andy) had the pleasure of taking my first trip outside of the country for my new role. I had quite a memorable time, and I’d love to tell you about it! In my new role, my work now is very similar to what I have done before: helping our staff to… Continue reading Douala, Cameroon, Africa!
2025 — A Year Very Full of God’s Blessings
Looking back at this year, I am overwhelmed by the number of blessings God has bestowed on us, our family, and ministries around the world. The Spirit of God has been calling people to salvation and life by the many hundreds. What greater blessing is there?? We began the year living with Andy’s dad, Doug,… Continue reading 2025 — A Year Very Full of God’s Blessings
Prayer, Prayer, Prayer!
Happy Back to School, fall, autumn, late summer. The first day of school comes earlier and earlier on the calendar. All of our grands have begun the school routine. Becca has Murphy in first grade, Jameson in Pre-K3. Cady and her girls are into the daily homeschool rhythm with a new challenge, they got a… Continue reading Prayer, Prayer, Prayer!
Milwaukee!
Happy late summer (except it may not feel like that for those of you in Orlando!). I am so excited to tell you about our U.S. National Ministry Conference! It went SO WELL in SO MANY WAYS! Thank you for your prayers. This is the second time we have held this conference in Wisconsin. As… Continue reading Milwaukee!
Waiting for Growth
Have you ever planted a seed? A garden? I planted some dill seeds recently. I put them in the dirt, watered, and waited. And waited. And watered, and waited. I do not like to be a “waiter.” I love that I can cook things in seconds in the microwave. Yet sometimes, we need to wait,… Continue reading Waiting for Growth
We Have a new Address!!
Andy and I moved to Mint Hill, North Carolina, in August, 2024. It was our plan to spend a few weeks in Andy’s dad’s rental home as we looked for a house, and the three of us would then move together. Andy and his dad wanted a place to work with their tools. I wanted… Continue reading We Have a new Address!!
Two Stories From the Campus Ministry
Hello friends and family, Catherine here. Part of my job is reading stories of the ministries of our staff across the country. And I confess, stories of how God changes peoples lives move me to tears. Recently, two stories caused emotion to flow down my face. This story is from Jonathan Ruch, a staff guy… Continue reading Two Stories From the Campus Ministry
Winter Conference
Happy New Year! How did it get to be 2025? That sounds like a year when we should be flying around in car-planes, and living on the moon. We do have computers in our pockets and artificial intelligence trying to break into our everyday activities. I, Catherine, not AI, get to write you this month!… Continue reading Winter Conference
A Year That is Impossible to Sum Up! 2024 In Pictures
We started the year with four roommates as Zach, Becca, Murphy, and Jameson were waiting for their next steps. 2024 Sunset Terrace Drive was filled to the roof! We enjoyed their company for a whole year! By mid year we decided to move to Charlotte, and my mom, Diane, moved on to her heavenly home.… Continue reading A Year That is Impossible to Sum Up! 2024 In Pictures
Doing the Dishes
Settling In Thank you for your prayers for our ‘settling in.’ We are in a rhythm here in Charlotte! Catherine and I spent four hours one afternoon getting new driver’s licenses (ugh!). Dad and I have found the best route to Costco and Home Depot (ya gotta know that!). We realize that we will eventually… Continue reading Doing the Dishes