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August 17, 2008
August 2008
Dear Friends
I don’t know if you recall, but four years ago when we moved back to the U.S. so that Alvin could develop the Online Masters Program for SETECA, we chose to move to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to help my sister, Catherine, a nurse by trade, to care for my aging parents. This has been a real blessing, not only helping to care for my parents but learning from my sister, about the needs of the elderly. She has a wonderful gift of service and quickly senses others needs and is able to evaluate how to meet them. It has been a blessing for us both to serve along side her and her husband Bruce.
A year and a half ago we rejoiced with the angels when my parents prayed to accept Christ’s gift of salvation. Then God began Dad’s journey home. He left us to be with his Lord this past April. The time has been filled these past three months with helping Mom and with the visits of our grieving family members. Dad was an amazing man and he is missed.
In the midst of all the family events Alvin managed to continue communicating with students, directing his classes, grading papers and administrating the program. It was quite a scheduling challenge. God in His great grace allowed Alvin moments of peace to accomplish his work. We are also happy to see that our first students are working on their theses and looking forward to graduating next year.
And we are thankful that we were able to get away and take some time for ourselves, something we rarely get to do. We are enjoying the summer and hope you are too. We are also thankful for you. May God bless your gifts of prayers and support, not only for us and the 30 students that are learning more about God and His Word, but for the 30 congregations that are being blessed as they are discipled by these pastors and teachers.
You can pray for...
1. the students that are working on their theses to finish the program. This is a challenge as the demands of ministry call for their attention.
2. the expansion of the online Masters program and the addition of a program for undergraduates.
3. our Fall trip to supporting churches on the West Coast. Please pray for safety and provision. Also, call us if you are open to our visit.
4. our ministry to our neighbors.
Blessings Friends,
Laurie
for the both of us
