Leprosy Still Exists

 

​March 2026

​And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8

Sumba Island

They suffered isolation from society. A lack of roads and social stigma caused them to live remotely – two hours by car and one on foot to reach the village.  Poguwatu is the name of this village, located in the center of the small Sumba Island of Indonesia. They are so isolated because of their leprosy that they lack resources such as water, electricity, and education. Read about the transformation in this full story online: Transformation Through Connection

Financial Things

Preparing and sending annual statements is always a big job every January for our finance department and John, too!  We gain a sense of gratefulness and are able to thank the Lord for our financial partners as we prepare, print, email, stuff and send.

Workers for the Harvest

We have been praying for more workers to join our team, and God has been answering that prayer! God has provided eight staff this year who either recently joined the team or are in the process of raising their financial support to join! One of these is Breck Conley. We met Breck while representing SonSet Solutions during a missions conference at a supporting church in Ohio. Breck joined us for a year-long commitment as part of our Discover program and serving on our IT Team. In addition, she was able to join us in Kenya last summer. Breck is currently 85% funded, but she needs 100% of the funds coming in before she can join us in the office again! Please pray for Breck to find the right people to join her support team. ​

Praises: Our two newest grandchildren (Ellis and Julian) are both doing well. Audio Scripture Ministries, a partner of ours, shared with us recently that an electronic Bible was found in the pocket of a man who was killed in an African country. It eventually made its way across borders and into the hands of another man two countries away, who trusted Jesus Christ as his Savior. We praise the Lord for this technology that is used for the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Prayer Requests: ​John has been accepted to Moody Bible Institute for a Masters in Ministry Leadership. Pray for wisdom, energy, and His will in this endeavor; he began his first class this month. Jean had her mammogram, and it was clear. Please pray that the rest of her annual tests are favorable. Pray for our SonSet Solutions team as we have several who are raising their support to join us full time!

Two New Grandchildren!

 

​January 2026

​"That they may have life, and may have it abundantly" (John 10:10),

Radios Breach Prison Walls

Adjumani Prison is a 3,700‑acre prison farm which holds about 800 prisoners and 100 guards from both the host community and the refugee population, with refugees in the majority. Men and women from long‑warring tribes are incarcerated there for offenses ranging from theft to murder, and refugee children live inside with their mothers, all against the backdrop of decades of conflict in Sudan and South Sudan. ​​These gates of Adjumani Prison were breached – not for an escape, but for an unexpected invasion of hope. In a single afternoon, a trip meant to quietly serve refugees in Uganda’s Adjumani camp became a mission that carried Christian gospel radio into one of the hardest places in the region. ​See the full story here: Radios Breach Ugandan Prison Walls - SonSet Solutions

Mobilization

We were able to represent SonSet Solutions at the Cedarville University GO Conference in early January. We enjoy the good time of interaction with the students who stop by. SonSet Solutions was also part of the Technology in Missions panel there as well. Dr. Jeff Shortt, who volunteers with SonSet Solutions, helped engage at the booth and in the panel. ​Please pray for God's leading for the students we met; they are looking to integrate their faith with their chosen course of study—some were glad to hear that SonSet Solutions could use communications majors as well!

Welcome to the Family!

Meet granddaughter Ellis Anderson (left) and grandson Julian Mounsithiraj (right)! Ellis was born to David and Dominique January 16th, and Julian to Tyler and Anina January 22nd. ​We thank the Lord for these precious children!

Praises: A record number of SonSet® radios shipped during 2025. ​We processed 14,006 radios and shipped out 16,806! Pray as these are being distributed in several areas by our partners. For our new grandchildren. ​Pray that over time the Lord would draw them to Himself.  Prayer Requests: A SonSet radio shipment stuck in customs in Lima, Peru. We really need a breakthrough for this shipment. John has been accepted to Moody Bible Institute for a Masters in Ministry Leadership. Pray for wisdom, energy, and His will in using these new tools in ministry.