Monday, February 18, 2008

2008 GMSA Conference

Each year our mission personnel from US, Canada, and the UK, and all the missionaries serving Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile meet together for a week of challenge from God's Word, business meetings, prayer, conversations, renewed friendships, and tons of fun. It is one of the highlights of the year for our mission and missionary family. It was disappointment that our family was unable to attend the conference this year due to further support raising and language training. Maybe next year?



This year the conference was held on the UCB campgrounds just north of Paysandu, Uruguay.
The main speakers this year were Dr. Les Olilla and Dr. Doug McLachlan



Above are the graduates from Northland Baptist Bible College that are now serving with GMSA. It is such a blessing to be in a mission that has a servant heart and a tight bond with all of it's members. We look forward to serving along side of them in the near future.



One added blessing for our family is the opportunity to serve God alongside family members in South America. Kristi's parents (Carol & Terry) serve in administration for our mission board in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Kristi's older brother (Andy - on the right) and family are serving in Colonia, Uruguay. Kristi's younger brother (Dan - on the left) and family are serving in camp ministry in southern Chile.

As the days march on here at language school, our hearts and minds are in South America. Our minds also contemplate our day of departure (someday soon). Continue to pray for our family as we desire be on the field by the end of this year. In God's timing and by His resourcing, He will guide our family to our ministry to the Chilean people.

2 comments:

Stephanie said...

Kristi, your brothers look more and more alike the older they grow! I'm sorry you weren't able to be there, too - I know how disappointing it must have been! Love you guys!

Alisha said...

It's horrible isn't it! And I know if was harder for Kristi than the rest of us since conference is pretty much the highlight of the year for us, still, and to see all the rest of the family there.... It's make me sad just thinking about it! Plus it was a 'Northland' year...the list could go on!