Missionary newsletters
Not so good news... according to Health Alerts for the U.S. Citizens in the Philippines, there is a ban on entry of travelers from the United States. Starting Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 12:01 a.m., the Philippines temporarily banned the entry of travelers from, or who have transited through, the United States. Passengers coming from [...]
Just because it’s cold or cloudy outside doesn’t mean the work stops on AWA planes. During a rare sunny day this winter, Ray and I drove the 8 hour return trip from Kelowna to Lillooet with the goal for Ray to fly the Cessna 172 to Oliver. Because it is parked outside all year round, [...]
We rejoice in the joy of watching the Lord work; in being a part of something so vital in these last days - these last hours of this earth’s history. We are here for such a time as this, you in your capacity to serve, and our family, serving here at AWA Headquarters to impact [...]
2020 has been a catastrophic year all over the world and unfortunately it is neither getting better, nor is it over yet. In a number of places natural disasters are adding huge burdens to an already stressed and stretched population. Earthquakes, wild fires, floods, and landslides continue to have large impacts in certain places.... Click [...]
To travel to Guyana, one must have a Covid19 molecular biological PCR test within 3 days to avoid being tested again in country and being quarantined until the results return negative. So, I made an appointment with a lab that said they would have the results within the time constraints. However, I neglected to inform [...]
Happy New Year! While it isn’t the new year as of the writing of this mission report, I still hope the new year finds you in good health and praising God for His goodness. I know this last year has been a challenge for a lot of us in different ways, and we have no [...]
The church of Valderama is a small church, and sits humbly, in the hills, 4 miles off of the main highway. Many people here don’t have their own transportation, so getting to church isn’t always easy. Its thin bamboo walls were old and in desperate need of repair. The local Conference, the Palawan SDA Mission, [...]
Now you’re dressed in a new wardrobe. Every item of your new way of life is custom-made by the Creator, with His label on it. All the old fashions are now obsolete. (Colossians 3:10-20). Do you like having a new dress to wear to church (or new suit if you are a fellow)? During my [...]
And when you tell me that the wise men offered their gifts and bowed low, make certain that you invite me to “fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water... Click to continue reading [...]
Rainy season means rain, rain and more rain. The hard work accomplished by the AWA Palawan Project team a few years ago on the airstrip turned into a huge disappointment when the first major tropical storm arrived with torrential rains. Water from the nearby road, from neighboring farms and high elevation rushed across the fresh [...]
