Pictured above are our beloved friends and mentors David and Deborah Bliss (middle). They inspired us to become missionaries at a Park Street Church missions conference 16 years ago.  It has been a long and adventurous road, but by God’s grace, we are here and ready to serve!  They are retiring shortly from their role at the Andrew Murray Centre in neighboring Wellington.  Also pictured above (on the left) is our missions pastor Julian Linnell, who came for the retirement celebration and to visit us!

School has been back in session for a month now. Alberto is taking YWAM’s counseling class “Foundations for Counseling and Ministries.”  He is really enjoying this practical class, which is giving him much insights into how to actively listen to and hear what people are saying, and how to be an instrument of God’s healing.  He will be in the classroom until mid-April, when his two-month practicum starts.  Alberto and I are also taking a weekly marriage enrichment class, which has been lots of fun, and very helpful.

Please continue to pray for us in regard to full-time ministry opportunities.  While Alberto is studying full-time this year, starting next year he can begin full-time ministry.  We have various opportunities to work with disadvantaged youth, but we need to clearly hear from God.  We are also enlisting the help of YWAM and the mid-term missions committee at Park Street Church.

Ana is having a busy senior year at the local high school.  She tried out for a beauty/talent contest, so is now designing and making a number of specified outfits for a show next month.

Isaac is in 10th grade this year, and recently started playing field hockey (also a boy’s sport here).  He is goalie!

Margaret is in 5th grade, and is attending the elementary school here on the YWAM base.

Phoebe has had a few ups and downs with her blood sugar levels, but is fine now.  We now have a good team of local doctors on hand, which is helpful.  We also have some names of recommended therapists in town, which we are excited to pursue.

I am also taking a class this term!  Afrikaans!  Alberto, Isaac, Margaret and I are in Level One!  I am hoping that I will finally be able to get beyond greetings now!