Dear Partners in the Gospel, The first fruit trees of the season are coming into blossom as the days grow warmer. Winter isn’t so cold here, but after months of trudging around in bulky outerwear, the foretaste of spring puts an extra skip in your step. Jo Beth and Luann: Enjoying the first blossoms of…
Author: John and Jo Beth
2017 – February Update
Dear Partners in the Gospel, Getting to know the neighbors: A play date for Mommies and Babies As we settle into our new home and neighborhood, God gently but surely begins to stir our hearts for the people around us. We recognize more than ever that our ability to love and care for others comes…
2017 – January Update
Dear Partners in the Gospel,Happy New Year! Our family has had a month full of ups and downs. On Christmas Eve Jo Beth was in a serious car accident—we are praising God for his miraculous protection, that no one was badly hurt! Then just a few days later we moved into our new apartment. Shortly…
2016 – November Update
Dear Family, Friends, and Partners in the Gospel, We made it back to Tokyo! Two weeks ago we boarded an airplane headed to Japan—and that very same day God provided the remainder of our support needs, bringing us to 100% of our support goal! Praise Him! Our time with you on home assignment was sweet!…
2016 – December Update
Dear Family, Friends, and Partners in the Gospel, Merry Christmas! We are celebrating with you from the other side of the ocean, in awe of God’s grace and love given freely through the birth of dear Baby Jesus. Some of our teammates gave us a precious little Nativity playset for Brooke; when you press the…