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Happy New Year! I have rung in the past two new years together with the neighborhood congregation Bonifácio pastors during its traditional all-night service. This year, […]
The Saturday before Christmas, I spent all day with my family at a wedding of a couple in their church. Stephanie had decorated the sanctuary, so after the […]
After four years in Africa, I’ve finally attended my first local baby shower. On Thursday morning I accompanied Stephanie to the home of a niece who […]
Saturday was graduation day at the preschool! I don’t visit it often, but Matthew and Darcy, who teach there, frequently share tidbits of its news with […]
At 4:00 am on Saturday, Stephanie, Leah, Olga, and I rolled out of bed, put on our clothes, and headed with our luggage to the street […]
Process We are officially accepting nominations for Elder, Deacon, and Deaconess for From December 5, 2021 to January 1, 2022. Nominations may be submitted by any […]
Living with a local family is one of the best parts of my life here in Africa. It’s also one of the hardest. My cultural struggles […]
Bonifácio’s fortieth birthday, Saturday, began with a leisurely breakfast: I took him and Stephanie to a quaint outdoor restaurant with gazebos on terraces amid blooming flowers, nestled […]
I’m spoiled indeed to have my concert grand pedal harp with me here in Africa. It came in a container of medical supplies in 2019, and I’ve […]
Here is a sweet photo of four year old Ellie, under the quilt that Emmanuel’s quilting ministry recently made for her. We have been praying […]