Another Month, Another Whirlwind

We started September in Nebraska, spent the middle part of it in Montana, and finished it in California. Another month, another whirlwind of travel and opportunity. It was great to spend a few more weeks on the farm after returning from Mexico. We have been able to create a home base for ourselves there, and it’s a place we can return to any time we are in the States. We are thankful for the stability that it provides us, and look forward to many future furloughs there.

Our trip to Montana was the most blessed we’ve had so far. We were there long enough to reconnect with several friends and have face to face interactions with most of our supporters. The Lord strengthened our ties there and encouraged us greatly with their love and support. We were able to share at several bible studies as well as at our church (twice!).

Jeff sharing with our church in Montana.

Now we’re back in California and excited to get to the work that the Lord has for us. We have started attending bi-weekly prayer meetings for a missionary support ministry where we will be volunteering in the upcoming months. I am very excited for what God has planned to do in this ministry, and am very thankful that we have the opportunity to serve with the people there.

Our fellow interns at our Wednesday afternoon class.

I am also going to do more of the morning Facebook devotions for Calvary Chapel Saving Grace, so if you’re on Facebook be on the lookout for those. If you didn’t see the ones I did this month, I have included links below so you can check them out.

Number 1
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=302657504165408&id=191491494242294
Number 2
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=327365675131342&id=191491494242294
Number 3
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=744596856384323&id=191491494242294

Thank you to everyone who signed up recently for our newsletter or to support us. It means so much to us that you would invest in us by reading our emails, praying for us, and giving financially to our journey. So again, thank you so much.

Here is an update on Japan. In September, Japan elected a new Prime Minister. He has stated that he wants to open up travel between to US and Japan soon, especially business travel. However, in order to travel from the US to Japan you would have to be staying at least three months. Our next step is to take a vision trip to Japan, which would be about two weeks long, so we don’t qualify to travel right now. Hopefully, we will see things move forward in the next five weeks or so and after the US election we’ll have a better idea of our timeframe.

Praise Report:

  • Our time in Nebraska was invigorating and refreshing, and we were able to set up a basecamp for ourselves there.
  • Our visit to Montana was fruitful and encouraging. We are excited to be back among you soon.
  • We have arrived safely in California and are excited for the ministry God has for us in this season.

Prayer Requests:

  • For God’s provision and direction for our family.
  • For Japan to open up to short-term travel from the US soon.
  • For mercy in language learning as we start taking Japanese classes this fall.

Love you all, Jeff and Alishia