If variety is the spice of life, then it’s been very spicy recently. We’ve had a good mix of work and refreshment

The first two weeks of July, our team was busy running two consecutive weeks of VBS. The first week we were blessed with a high day of 25 kids. They listened well to the lessons about Moses and played enthusiastically during game time. We rejoiced in seeing some familiar faces and several new ones. Though no decisions for salvation were made, the gospel was preached.
As in past years, the second week we worked the same program in Soroca. Our numbers were up compared to passed years in town. After the Gospel was given on Thursday, one teen girl asked to speak with our coworker, Sarah Bodaly about salvation. She was very interested but was not ready to make the decision. Pray for this girl, “C” and for the Lord to bless the follow up with the VBS contacts.
The last two weeks of July we drove all the way to Greece for the bi-annual missionary conference for BIMI missionaries to Europe. The kids were thrilled to see their friends from the last field conference two years ago. We enjoyed the fellowship, were challenged by the preaching, and enjoyed the historical sights. We extended our stay for five days of camping in Greece for our family vacation this year. Though some people thought our children had the measles, it was just a mosquito problem from the first night.
On August 7, Stephanie and I rejoiced in reaching the milestone of 15 years of marriage. We hope the Lord grants us many more years of serving Christ together.
The following week, our missionary team met for our annual Team Retreat to spend time praying, discussing ministry improvements, and planning the calendar for the next year. The time away together was very profitable. We look forward to what the Lord will do over the next year, Lord willing. Please pray for us as a team to stay unified, grow, and enjoy serving Christ together.

Tamara, who I have mentioned in the past, had another cancer operation recently, which will be followed up by chemo and radiation. The last time we talked, she was encouraged with how the surgery went but still needs your prayers.

The weekly evangelistic Bible study in Bulboci continues to go well with those who come. I have finished 14 weeks thus far. Three usually come faithfully, along with some believers from the church group in the village. The Orthodox priest has not only been warning people not to come to our Bible study but has also started speaking evil of those who come. My heart rejoiced to hear one of the ladies state that she doesn’t care what evil the priest says about her. She cares more about hearing God’s Word and learning the truth written there. Others have shown interest in coming but have not yet made the decision to deal with the opposition from the priest. Please pray for Christ to be honored, the Word to grow, and for people to accept and follow Christ.

The Bible study with the couple in Soroca continues to go well. Please pray for them to continue learning and for me to have an open door to start another evangelistic Bible study with another group in Soroca.

One of our coworkers, Sarah Bodaly, left for about a 5 month furlough. Please pray for her as she travels and reports back to supporting churches.

Our other coworkers have made exciting steps this summer on their house. The frame is up, roof crew is putting on the roof, and the Hughes are putting up the OSB sheathing. Please pray for them as they work to get as much done as possible before the winter months set in.
Stephanie has a first this year… four students to homeschool. They are off to a good start, but we would appreciate your prayers in this task, too.
Thank you for your prayers and support.

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