Touching Base

Our time here in the US has been flying by.... we've been here just over 6 weeks and it's wonderful to see friends and family again here in Pennsylvania! We will be here through the end of September before heading back to Chad. We have been so humbled and amazed at God's faithfulness in so many ways - we have a beautiful apartment to live in, vehicle to use, we've received home school supplies (a major expense we were anticipating before our return to Chad) lots of great clothes for the kids, and are just encouraged the way so many have stood with us in practical ways. Thank you to you all, you know who you are! :-)

"So what are you doing while you're here?" the most common question :-)

• most importantly, spending time with people.... a lot happens in 2 years and it's time to "catch up" and process with friends, much easier face to face than via email! :-) It's a privilege to share with friends about our life and ministry in Chad, but also to find out how things are going in your lives, laugh, cry and pray together.
• Sharing in churches / home groups about Chad - if you're in the area and would like us to come to your church or small group, we'd love to do it, please give us a call: 717-940-0895 (Moses) or 717-341-6142 (Jo.)
• We are beleiving God for a financial release for us during this time.... Our regular pledged monthly support is sufficient to meet our day to day needs in Chad, but does not leave us any reserve to travel with. We're asking God for an additional $1000 a month which would enable us to leave Chad once a year without going into debt. We also need to see $4000 to come in to finish paying for our tickets for this trip and an extra $1000 for the local MAF flight. The majority of our support has always come from individuals who give on a monthly basis, and we so blessed to have many faithful partners who invest in Chad in this way. (more info on giving here)
• In August, in addition to spending a long weekend vacation with the Groff side of the family, we'll be travelling to Texas to see Moses's brother and family. We will come back via Illinois, to visit dear friends Chuck and Ruth, and visit Crossroads, their home church who support us.
• We're also continuing to do admin, communication and networking for the work in Chad.... the internet is faster here and the electricity doesn't go out for months at a time (hasn't yet anyway!!!) :-) so in someways it is easier to get those things done here.

Please pray with us:

• for us to experience true rest and refreshing during this time - so we are "re-charged" so to speak to head back to Chad
• for new partners to be raised up to stand with us - financially and in prayer cover
• for the security situation in Chad to remain stable
• preparations for the School of Biblical Studies in Chad which begins in October.
• for the purchases we need before heading back - a few remaining home school items, toiletries, clothes, office supplies - stocking up for the next 2 years! :-)
• for safe travel for our road trip to Texas and Illinois...(more than 3200 miles / 5200 km!

Love,

Moses, Jo & family