"Solar Power Survival Set"

Death, destruction, uncertainty, floods, food insecurity, bitter-cold winter days, missiles exploding in the night, electricity a “sometimes thing.” These words describe daily life in much of the country of Ukraine. Imagine living like this, raising a family, trying to feed your children, unable to use your cell phone to call relatives and know whether they are alive. The Ukrainian people are experiencing unimaginable hardship during the current season of war. Yet, amid this tragedy, God is at work. Please read the rest of the story here – https://sonsetsolutions.org/great-distress-greater-hope/ Jean's Corner ;) Cancer was not on my radar. I guess it's really not on anyone's radar, but there are other potential health issues I had been trying to avoid, so this was a surprise -- not that I thought I was immune from it, but it was a shock.  But the Lord is control, and I am so grateful for His sovereignty more than ever. Having said that cancer was a shock, I have to clarify that I have felt no loss of hope, no worry, but felt great peace. I have felt hopelessness and desperation before when my mother seemed determined to remain Buddhist forever. At that time, Proverbs 18:30 was a verse that I clung to: "As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him." That verse has never failed to provide me peace. God provided for my mother years ago when she turned from Buddhism and trusted Him, and He continues to do so. I want to take a moment to thank everyone. ​​Knowing you all are there for me and my family during this challenging time in my life means so much to John and myself. I would like to express our gratitude. Individuals, couples, churches, small groups, etc. are providing and blessing us, and the prayers, visits, calls, texts, cards, meals, gifts, gift cards and even cash have ministered to us greatly. There are no adequate words to say thank you for those expressions of kindness and love. Also, so many of you have continued to commit your prayers and support for SonSet Solutions. Thank you! We are united to work together so that others may come to know Christ, choose to follow Him, and have true peace that comes from knowing Christ as our personal Savior. Praises Jean received the official results which determined that there is no benefit to receive chemotherapy. John and Jean had visits from two college friends recently, as Jean was not able to attend the reunion at Wheaton College in May. They enjoyed a tour of SonSet Solutions. We are grateful for technology that allows us to "be together" for John's birthday. The new SonSetLink® Solar units have been shipped out to our partner Healing Waters International. These will go to Honduras and Guatemala. Requests Jean is able to serve with Checkpoint Bible Camp this upcoming week. Please pray that young people will respond to the gospel at camp. Jean will have radiation beginning July 31 through August 25. Please pray that she would continue to feel well during this treatment, as she hopes to keep working at SonSet Solutions and at McCoy. Please continue to pray for our church in Elkhart as we transition from our pastor of many years to an interim pastor at the end of August.

Radios...AI...

 SonSet® Radios

 

​Ladies in Dukana, Kenya use SonSet radios to listen to Bible studies at night, as well as hear music. It has been a comfort and a blessing to many of these ladies and has kept them from feelings of loneliness.

Jesus is in the business of healing and restoring lives. We have the privilege of partnering with this ministry as these people are loved, valued, and once again made whole. Read the full story here – https://sonsetsolutions.org/an-outcast-no-more/

Staff interns explore AI in missions

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just the latest buzzword. There is incredible potential for the world of missions.

We have a great group of summer interns, and we praise the Lord that all of the five summer interns are here to serve! Two out of the five were young men we met while we were at Cedarville in January. 

These young men are leveraging AI to build technology which we will use soon in missions. AI has great potential to build solid foundations very quickly – for the technology we engineer and the software that drives it. The human factor is still very much needed, but AI will allow us to bring new and improved technology to the mission field much more quickly.

From Bible translation to building of technology tools, the Lord is already using AI to bring the good news faster and farther to the most remote people and places in the world!

Praises

• Jean had surgery on May 18 and received the good news that her lymph nodes were clear bilaterally.
• She had a second surgery to improve the margins on June 1, and requires no further surgery.
• We celebrated 37 happy years of marriage on June 28.

Requests

• It looks like Jean will have radiation during the month of August. We would appreciate prayers that Jean would feel well during this treatment.
• Please continue to pray for our church in Elkhart as we transition from our pastor of 

Update on Jean, May 19, 2023

Thank you, dear friends and family, for all your prayers for us.

Jean had her breast cancer surgeries yesterday, and came home by suppertime. She's doing pretty well; there's no need for pain meds so far, as the icing seems sufficient.

Pathology should come back in a week or so. However the cancerous spots will also be sent out for Oncotype Dx, which is a genetic level of cancer testing (not to be confused with the genetic hereditary testing she had earlier.) The Oncotype Dx results will take up to a month to come back. These tests will indicate treatment plan and prognosis. So we would appreciate continued prayers.

Thank you for not only prayers, but for all the cards, texts, calls, and meals. We're both feeling well loved.

Love in Christ,
John and Jean