Obrigoto!

As Annemarie taught us on Saturday...it means Thank You! We are so thankful for all our friends who came out to support us at the fundraiser/BBQ/good time. We are also thankful to Swiss Cove for allowing us the use of the grounds and for Pastor Jim's love, prayers and support. Big thanks to FISH Ministries for making all the great food and serving. Thanks to Kim and Todd from Proclaim for providing the music and some very kind words.

Thanks for being there with us as we are preparing to go...we can't go without you! You are sending us! We share the same message for a lost and broken world... the hope of eternal life...Obrigoto Senor! (Thank You Lord!)

Mark's Ordination

Mark was ordained at our church, Swiss Cove Christian on Wed. evening, it was a really nice service. The band was great! Bob Gailey spoke about Mark and some of their times they had worked together in Haiti. Gary surprised everyone with a song he had written just for the service. Kathy and Denise had just got back from Brazil the day before and brought Mark a Bible with English and Portuguese translations, he has been reading it every day since! My favorite part of the service was when Nick and Noah got up to speak, I was so proud of them! ( I know pride is bad, but a mom can't help herself sometimes!) It was pretty hard not to cry as I listened to both of them read scripture and talk about their Dad, some friends came up later and told me they also got teary!
Fellowshiping after with friends from both churches went by much too fast and I didn't get to spend enough time with everyone, but I loved seeing you all!