April 2026

The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

Lamentations 3:22-23

As the sun rose on Resurrection Sunday I took this picture from our back patio and was reminded of the mercy of God. What a beautiful truth to hold on to as we prepared for the day. The undeserved favor that we have received is truly beyond expression and to know that he continues to pour it into our lives.

The month of April was full of planning, organizing, and starting up new things. This year we have been asked to help reboot the Sunday School program at church. We have taken on this role to help prepare others for these sorts of leadership responsibilities, but also to give us another avenue to create connections and disciple lives into ministry opportunities. To encourage the team we have started having breakfast together at the church. This allows us some time to pray, set up the rooms, and be ready when students arrive.

Last year we started praying specifically about the opportunity of planting a church in Hernandarias and many of you have joined us in praying. We started a weekly Bible Study in the mornings to build a team unity and foundation for a church plant. This year we have started an evening study every other week and it is going great! Not only do we have great fellowship and a wonderful time in the Word of God, but we are seeing new faces already and many are eager to invite their family and friends. Please join us in praying for this ministry and for a space that is large enough for us to meet.

This month it was a blessing also to support Missionary Felix and Adela as they went to Pilar to help with some projects around the church and in an outreach event during holy week. While we were not able to join them, we were able to support them, encourage them, and dedicate a time to pray for them every day. They accomplished a lot in a short period of time and now we are praying about a follow up visit.

Many of you remember that Felix and I went to Tobati a couple months ago to check in on Pastor Juan Flores. He had open heart surgery and praise the Lord he is doing well. Pastor Juan Carlos, Felix and I took the opportunity to go to Tobati this month to check in on Pastor Flores and another gentleman. We ask that you continue to pray for the churches in Tobati and for opportunities to continue to serve alongside these churches in support and encouragement.

As a family we are happy to report that we are doing well. Praise the Lord we are over the virus that struck the house this week, everyone seems to have recovered well. The kids are on their last day of school today and are excited for a little break! We have enjoyed getting out in the evenings and soaking up what sunshine is left of the summer season. We are in fall now and the cold rainy season is upon us. God has given us lots of areas to serve in and keep us busy and for that we are very blessed.