Ministry: John and Jean

Grateful for opportunities for others to see what SonSet Solutions does, Jean has been busy with extra duties on top of the usual IT, communications, and donation duties she has. There was great prepa ration for the Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference, a September  SnapShot event (our  informational event), and eight virtual career fairs held from the end of September through October. All these events introduced SonSet Solutions to many, many people, and we praise the Lord for the interactions we had and the friendships that developed. We are praying for students who are considering joining us for Spring Break at SonSet Solutions or for a summer internship. This is a growing time for John. In addition to all he does currently as developer and chaplain, John is now member of the Data sub-team of the Community Development Team. He's working with ArcGIS mapping data to help improve our ministry partners' access and data capability. He's also learning the data and coding for systems that drive this. We're looking forward to better ways of helping our worldwide partners on five continents, as they provide both clean water and the "living water" of the gospel to many people groups who desperately need both. This is a sample dashboard of the ArcGIS mapping data. It's a great way to see quickly where the pumps are and how they are operating. A mobile app is available as well that provides the same information for us and our partners. [To protect privacy, pin locations on the map are not exact.] Family Updates     We had a recent getaway to Michigan, something we both very much needed. We were able to do some favorite things and try new things, and at the end of the trip, we were able to see some of our kids. We love serving at McCoy church here in Elkhart, and are very glad that many activities have resumed, such as the Pathfinders Monday Night Bible study (college and career age) and Wednesday Word of Life programs. Please pray for strength as we minister deeply at SonSet Solutions and at McCoy and for our children as they grow and serve where they are planted right now. Elizabeth and Pete seem to enjoy life as Hoosiers. They made this move with a newborn Abel. Peter commutes longer now, but they all have enjoyed the extra space and yard. Baby Abel is growing by leaps and bounds, and all three are as cute as they can be. Kudos to JR, who was also named Lee Richardson Zoo's (LRZ) Employee of the Quarter recently. He has been busy with the grand opening of the new lemur house at the LRZ, which was September 15.  David continues to enjoy his work with MarkNet Alliance in central Illinois and is blessed to be able to work from home a couple days a week. He is beginning to assist with the livestreaming of church services at his church as well. Anina and Tyler are enjoying reverse roles, and Tyler is now the student. He is studying Integrated New Media with a music concentration and working part time. Anina works 12-hour shifts at Elkhart General and currently there are more COVID-19 cases than the COVID unit can hold. John's mom had gall bladder surgery on October 5. Please continue to pray for her recovery that she may gain the relief she needs from some abdominal pain. John's Aunt Penny has relocated to Elkhart. Please pray for her as she transitions, and that we would be effective witnesses, as she does not know the Lord. Grandbats. They seem pretty pleased by it, and we enjoy their smiles so much. JR as Employee of the Quarter at Lee Richardson Zoo.