“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to him.”(James 1:5)
Kijani Farm
It has been a year since when we were able to join a team headed to Kijani Farm in Kenya. Our Media Team has recently put together a great video about this ministry (click on the photo to view it). W we are hoping to return to Kijani Farm to further assist with their technology and medical needs.
Clear Message, Open Hearts
We are excited to see how our Solar Ministry Toolkits (SMT) have had an impact. Most recently we have heard how these units are so beneficial in Burkina Faso. In particular, it has allowed everyone attending a church service to be able to hear the preaching and singing which provides unity and great joy.
We are so glad to have all of our summer interns! Here they are from left to right: Micah Miller, Caleb Yant, Noah Wills, Owen Ridings, Ian Schuster, Hazen Swenson, and Maddie Mills.
Praises:
We are so excited to have all our summer interns serving with us! While we are not hosting interns in our home this year, we had the pleasure of having them over for a meal already.
Praise that one of our former interns has raised her support and is now serving full time!
Praise that a new staff member is at 100%! Please pray for her upcoming move and service on our IT Solutions team.
Prayer Requests:
Please pray for wisdom with plans to return to Kijani Farm.
Jean is mentoring one of our summer interns, Maddie Mills. Please pray as we meet together throughout the summer and as we both grow in the Lord.
Please pray for our seven summer interns, as they tackle real-world ministry challenges alongside our experienced team, that they will discern if God may be calling them to long-term missionary service.
“And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19)
SonSet® Radios
It is illegal to evangelize in some countries. Despite the danger, ministries are asking for help in establishing radio stations for the sake of the gospel.
In one such community, the radio station we helped establish is going strong after 13½ years on the air. Our solar-powered SonSet radios are a lifeline where listeners in these remote areas can hear the broadcasts in the privacy of their own homes. Many from other religions are listening in, and believers in Jesus Christ are growing in their faith. Read more here: Faith Despite the Danger - SonSet Solutions
2026 Trips
We want to thank each one of you! We are so grateful to you all for your unwavering support of our missionary work. Your prayers, encouragement, and generosity have been a blessing to our team and the communities we serve. We are so thankful to be able to see so many of you on our two trips this year.
Praises:
For two great trips in 2026 - including May - to see some of our dear faithful supporters, prayer team, and family.
Prayer Requests:
John: to balance ministry and his Moody Masters classes.
Jean: energy for her work at SonSet Solutions and church.
"Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants." (Deuteronomy 32:2)
The SmartBox
How can children in poverty‑stricken communities gain practical education when teachers, textbooks, and even school buildings are scarce? In the midst of this challenge, how can we reach them with the good news of Jesus? Innovative Education International (IEI) stepped into this gap with a solution — the SmartBox — a portable “computer lab in a box.” Now used in 20 countries across four continents, this rugged trunk contains 20 wireless laptops, a router, and a server loaded with a rich digital library of educational programs for every grade level, including biblical resources.
This month we heard in one of our Morning Connect times (devotional time) that a radio station ministry in the Sahel region of Africa had a request for five radios to be delivered north of where the ministry is located. One of the ministry workers gathered the five radios and got on the bus to deliver them. Terrorists stopped the bus and ordered everyone out of the bus and to lie face down on the ground. However, this ministry worker did not do that. God answered prayer, and everyone was allowed back onto the bus, and the five radios were delivered!
Family Update Those January babies are now about three months old! We praise the Lord they are both doing well.
Most of us were able to get together for Easter earlier this month (except for John R. whom we saw on our March trip out west.) It was great to be together and also celebrate John's mother's 84th birthday.
Praises:
John is doing well in his first Moody Masters class.
Jean had a good annual check up with her primary care doctor and her oncologist.
For a great trip last month to see some of our supporters.
Prayer Requests:
For John's mother as she adjusts to a new living situation at Hubbard Hill retirement community.
For us as we plan for a trip in May to visit supporters.
For John to balance ministry and his Moody Masters classes.
