Nate & the pastors left for Kenya by bus early this morning. Please pray for safe travel for them, as well as a wonderful time at the conference this week. Nate was quite excited for this extended time with the pastors. They will return late Friday night. I would appreciate prayer for the kids and me back at home as well. We don't plan to do much while Daddy is gone - just staying home and reading lots of books. :) We are all currently healthy. Thanks for your prayers!
Please also pray for our house helper, Irene. She missed work all last week as she was caring for a cousin who was very ill. Her main symptom was vomiting blood. She is currently stable, but we would still appreciate prayer for her as whatever she has is quite serious. Another cousin recently died from the same illness. Irene has been a wonderful help to us for a year now, but will be leaving us in the next few months to get married and move away. We will need to find someone to replace her. Would you pray with us that God would lead us to the right person?
We were so encouraged by Pastor Craig Johnson while he was here a few weeks ago. He was able to visit a few of the pastors in their homes, as well as to teach & preach on several occasions. He gave a wonderful message for Hannah's baptismal service about the importance of ministering to our families. Please check out our blog site (jorenews.blogspot.com) for pictures of Hannah's special day.
Thank you so much for your prayers!
Many blessings,
Rhoda & family
