Wednesday, October 25, 2023

October Trip

"We stand on the common ground at the foot of the cross, as sinners saved by grace, irrespective of the function, gifting, or place that we are given in the economy of God's purposes." – Alistair Begg 

What a blessed time this trip was. It was a trip we had hoped we could make this past spring. To sum it up a bit: 
  • 13 states 
  • 6717 miles
  • 21 days 
  • 4 different time zones 
  • we both have visited all 50 states now 
  • unmeasured prayer support, encouragement and fellowship 
  • views of God's creation that took our breath away 
Thank you to those who took time to meet up with us, share a meal and/or hosted us overnight. Your hospitality was appreciated. It was wonderful to catch up with you and share about SonSet Solutions. We enjoyed all the meaningful conversations! We also realize that we failed to get photos of all those we saw; too deep in our conversations sometimes. So sorry! 

Even while we were away many, of whom we did not see on this trip, texted or emailed that they were praying for us, and we felt encouraged all the way around. We consider it a joy to hear how you are being used by God where he has placed you and share that common ground with you for God's purposes and his glory!


Praises
  • We praise the Lord for good travel this month for mission business and to see many of our support team.
  • Praise that John's back is much better! The plan of treatment was changed to a more conservative one with some supplements and perhaps therapy.
  • No more breast cancer follow up until next year. In February, Jean will have labs and a mammogram.
Requests
  • Fall brings many opportunities for SonSet Solutions to be represented at colleges, universities and missions conferences. Please pray for the Lord to call some we meet to serve full time at SonSet Solutions.
  • November will be very busy. We have several hosting opportunities in November. Please pray for us to get back up to speed and get back into the swing of things. We haven't had an apprentice, intern or volunteer since March. There are days we are tired.