We're (Josh, Ruthie, and Elijah Wagner) getting our shots and packing our bags! We have tickets for a 3-month orientation in Ghana, starting January 30th. During this time Josh will also travel to Sierra Leone and scope out our situation and where we'll be living.
Some have been helping us prepare by sending us items from our Amazon Wishlist: Wagners in Sierra Leone. Here's a picture of Elijah's new bug-net bed!
After orientation we will return to the Midwest to finish raising support. We will only be free to go to Sierra Leone when our monthly support reaches 100%.
WAGNER HOUSEHOLD SETUP & VEHICLE FUNDS - $15,000 & $20,000. Poor infrastructure and bad roads necessitate these funds for first–term missionaries. Please designate these gifts separately from monthly support.
We praise God for all the people we met and stayed with on our 7,000–mile road trip. Elijah (5 mos.) has now seen 12 states, including Alaska—an emergency hospital trip. Ruthie’s dad, Bob Lee (serving there with Margaret), is well now; thanks for your prayers. Shout–out to Josh’s grandparents, the Hopwoods! We are basking in the comfort of their home until we leave. Oh, and Ruthie passed her comprehensive exams, finishing her master’s degree. Praise the Lord! If you’re in the Minnesota area we’d love to see you. Until next time...
❤ Josh, Ruthie, & Elijah
