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Greetings from Northern California!

Our first winter here has been a revelation. There actually are places where winter is still winter but not arctic cold. Pretty cool, even if Mark misses the snow. By the way, pun intended.

Seriously, life here in Redding is good. Folks are friendly, really friendly. It’s not unusual to have a stranger strike up a conversation, anything from the weather to our pup to church. Church is a big deal around here. Everybody has an opinion but most at least appreciate the visitors that the churches draw here and all that’s been done for the community. Pretty cool to see churches have such a positive impact on a community.

KENYA
Plans for the trip in March are in full swing. We’re going to extend by a week to allow more time in Mathews new church plant and add another church to the itinerary. This is a critical trip. Revival is breaking out in Nakuru and the folks there need to learn how to properly steward what God has entrusted them with. We also need to get started on the School of Ministry. The need for training for pastors and ministers is great but there are very few places that offer training. If Kenya is going to become what God has called her to be that needs to change. Right now most training consists of learning how to imitate other ministers. Most theology and doctrine are learned the same way. Yep, it’s a problem. But one that the Father has already given us the solution for!

The cost of the Kenya Trip is $3800.00. Can we ask you to consider giving towards this trip? Our investments in these dear brothers and sisters is sure to have great returns.

ROMANIA
Now that the holidays are past the work on the School of Ministry curriculum is back on track. Mark thinks it will be done well in advance of the trip in June. This trip promises to be a pretty dramatic advance for us in Romania. The opportunity to bless the Gypsy community, tangible progress on the school, working with local ministries, all literal dreams coming true!

$2600.00 is the cost to be part of this trip. If you have some skills in construction, teaching or nursing get in touch with us. We’d love to have you join us!

Yours for the Kingdom,

Mark and Julie

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