You may recall that our original departure date was January 1999. Last summer we voted to extend this to allow our newest team members more time with their families and supporting churches. We're all thankful for the time we've spent in 1998 developing and renewing these relationships.
Language study is far from over, however.
In this issue, we'd like to share with you some of the ways God has blessed us during 1998, our year of preparation. As most of you know, we were the last ones on the team to secure a sponsoring church. We were becoming frustrated but continued to pray for guidance. August came, and we interviewed with the missions committee at Golf Course Road Church of Christ in Midland, Texas. From Portland we went to Nashville, Tenn., to visit family and to meet with the Mt. Juliet Church of Christ.