Travel Update

We wanted to thank all of you who have been praying for our trip to Arua, Uganda.  At this time we have had to postpone that trip.  With all the events in South Sudan last week, our traveling companion's schedule had to be shifted and would not coincide with the time we had available for the trip.  We are still hoping to see Arua early next year.  Please continue to pray for this opportunity and God's direction in where we are to be.

Please also continue to pray for South Sudan and this conflict.  Pray that it does not escalate into a full civil war and that a peaceful solution comes to the unrest between the 2 main tribes.  Also pray for the remaining people that were not able to be evacuated.  Pray they will be hidden from the violence and that a way out will become available.  We are praying for the missionaries who have been displaced from their homes and work among the South Sudanese people, especially during this Christmas time.  That they will find comfort and peace here in Nairobi or wherever they temporarily end up.

Thank you again for all your prayers and a special thank you to all of you who have sent extra for our Christmas here.  We had a wonderful Christmas day and dinner with a couple African friends who have become very dear to us. We wish you a Happy New Year with family and friends.  May God bless you richly.

In His Service,

Joel, LaReina, Renee and Ian