August 2025

 

View this email in your browser   August 2025     "Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love     and his wonderful deeds for mankind." ~Psalm 107:15     Spiritual Retreat 2025     This month SonSet Solutions held its annual spiritual retreat. Our speaker was Wes Ward, who is vice-president of Moody Radio. He has also held leadership roles at KCBI-FM Dallas, FamilyLife, and Revive Our Hearts. He spoke on Psalm 107 and went over four pictures of situations. In each situation, the people cried out to the Lord and He delivered them. Our response should be gratitude. Wes said, "Gratitude is the trained gospel response of the redeemed." ​     Quaker Haven provided some needed time away with amenities we enjoyed: swimming, canoeing, kayaking and hiking trails.  We are grateful to John Anderson, Ruth Weber and Renee Zook for all their hard work to bless us with this event. ​     Papua New Guinea     In rural Papua New Guinea, pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children under five. Recovery is often straightforward with prompt oxygen and antibiotics; however, if oxygen is not provided, the recovery rate is poor or worse. When remote clinics are able to deliver oxygen, it is difficult and costly. In addition, with no electrical infrastructure, there is no reliable way to power this life-saving technology. ​Our team assessed the power requirements of an oxygen concentrator, then designed and assembled a solar power system for it. The fully tested and assembled unit was shipped to its destination and arrived in May 2025 in Kudjip where it was tested, repacked and delivered to the Sangapi Health Clinic. See the complete story here: Powering Life-Saving Technology - SonSet Solutions.​ ​     Vacation     We had a nice getaway to Indy!  Yes! We went to Indianapolis for our family getaway. We found an AirBnb that fit us all and enjoyed the time together while traversing the zoo, museums, etc. John Robert was able to come, too. The new thing we enjoyed was the container pool. ​ It was a blessing to get away together. David and Dominique also shared that Marley will be a big sister in January 2026 – very close due dates for Baby #2 and Baby Moun. ​     Praises/Thanksgiving Praise the Lord that two committed their lives to the Lord at Checkpoint Bible Camp. Praise that we are expecting not one but TWO grandchildren in later January.  Prayer Requests Pray for David and Dominique as they are expecting their second. Marley will be a big sister! Please pray for Baby Moun and Anina and Tyler as they prepare to be parents. Please pray as we work to complete a second solar-powered oxygen concentrator for Kudjip Hospital rural clinics in Papua New Guinea. Pray that the Lord would give us wisdom as we do the redesign, work, and find the right vendors.