“While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease.” Genesis 8:22 (NKJV)
Our first Michigan winter has been CRAZY! Yes, it was crazy weather, but it was also interesting trying to figure out the ins and outs of keeping our new house warm. For the first part of winter our master bedroom ran between 50 and 54 degrees. We learned that the return duct work wasn’t hooked up and it took a while to solve that problem. The cold weather also exposed drafty doors and windows. Due to a major ice storm we were on generator power for 36 hours. We were very grateful for the generator that came with the house! Now the melting snow has brought unwanted water into our pole building. Still, we know, based on God’s Word, that summer will come and we’re looking forward to new adventures.
Brian is enjoying his daily time in the CBM home office. Dallas, Pete, and Mike have been very gracious and continue to answer all of his questions. There is so much to learn! He has been working on pre-plans for the church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin and was given the task of creating a materials list for a new garage that will replace the dumpster pad.
We continue to get settled in here. We now have Michigan driver’s licenses and license plates. Even though it seems like a simple task, it required very specific paperwork. The kids enjoyed an eight week basketball league and we have found a piano teacher. All of us appreciate and some of us enjoy the return of regular practices and lessons. We praise God for a new supporting church! Between the additional support and a new plan worked out with CBM to apply personal investments, our support level has increased to 60%! For our first deputation meeting in Michigan we presented at Berlin Baptist Church in Marne, MI. We had a great time sharing the ministry and meeting new people!
Fulfilling the great commission together,
Brian, Brenda, Amanda, Luke, Nathanael and Rebekah
Praises
- A new supporting church!
- It is starting to warm up and the sun is shining!
- God provided a piano teacher for the kids!
- God is good, even in the midst of craziness!
- Our first deputation meeting in Michigan went well!
- It was a blessing to be able to host some of the Faith Baptist Bible College Chorale!
Pray with us
- Wisdom as we plan several summer events and ministries.
- Deputation meetings in 2019/2020.
- For the other CBM builders as they move to Oconomowoc, WI to start the new church build later this spring.
- Finding and finishing all of the paperwork for taxes.
- Safety for the kids as they learn and play soccer.
- The CBM banquet will be a blessing for all who attend.
Events
- Apr 20 – Amanda and Luke are participating in a work day at Lincoln Lake Baptist Youth Camp, Gowen, MI.
- Apr 25 – CBM Banquet in Michigan. We personally invite you to join us!
- Apr 29-Jun 15 – Kids are doing a soccer league.
- Jun 17-22 – Nathanael attending Jr. Boys’ Camp at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp, Ventura, IA.
- Jun 24-28 – Vacation Bible School at Baptist Bible Church in Sparta, MI
- Jun 24-29 – Luke is attending Middle School Camp at Lincoln Lake Baptist Youth Camp, Gowen, MI.
Kids’ Corner
What was your favorite part of the basketball league?
- Amanda (14) “Talking with friends while learning how to play the sport.”
- Luke (13) “Learning how to play basketball. And playing basketball. And making friends.”
- Nathanael (10) “.. The coach.”
- Rebekah (8) “I don’t know… guarding and maybe making new friends.”
Support
- Raised: 60%
- Needed: 40%
- Prayerfully consider supporting us with $5 a month or more.
