I hope you had a wonderful summer! After we last wrote to you from Nepal, we headed home to Redding, California, but not before stopping in Japan on the way to see our daughter Danielle, Cody, and little Asher! Ash is growing so quickly, now 19 months old. You might remember we spent 3 months taking care of him last year when he was 6-9 months old, while Danielle started a new job at the Christian International school. Missing family, friends, and home are difficult sacrifices missionaries face, but we are also blessed when opportunities come along where we get to visit and be with you a bit!
After leaving Redding, we went to an all-expenses paid missions conference in Mexico, then on to Arizona, California, and Washington before flying back to Thailand two weeks ago. Next week we’ll be ministering at Ryan and Audrey Aitkin’s Evangelism School, attending an international church planting conference in Bangkok with CMC, then flying to Cambodia to speak at the Iris Global Missions Training School. We covet your prayers for what’s coming up, that we may be fruitful and impactful as we minister to all these precious students.
We have been deeply moved lately by the words in 2 Peter 1:2: "May grace and peace be yours in ABUNDANCE through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord." As we come to know Christ more deeply, we are filled with His boundless grace—grace that covers every failure, lifts every burden, and empowers us to live in victory. His peace surpasses all understanding, guards our hearts and minds, and gives us strength and courage to face every trial life may bring. Hallelujah! May we all be filled with his joy and shine as lights in this world of darkness, excited to share the beautiful hope he puts within us!
We so appreciate your friendships, support, and prayers. Please let us know how we can pray for you as well!
Lots of Love,
Lorena and Brian
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