Author Archives: Donella
March 2025
On May 22, 2024, Titus and other workers began the construction of the mission house. Nine months later we dedicated the house on March 1st. There were about 80 people in attendance, and we were excited that our daughter and son-in-law, Bobbi and Colin, were able to attend from their home in Abu Dhabi. (Click on “March 2025” above to view the complete newsletter.)
December 2024
As you are reading this newsletter, we are now in Seattle and sharing Christmas week with our oldest daughter and her family. On January 1st, we will begin our journey to Thailand and arrive there on the 2nd. (Click on “December 2024” above to view the complete newsletter.)
September 2024
An important part of what Donella and I do is keeping those who support the ministry informed on what is happening in Thailand. During the times when we are selling mums and geraniums, or at a craft fair, there seems to always be people who want to know how the ministry is doing. (Click on “September 2024” above to view the complete newsletter.)
June 2024
We’ve always been told that a God Moment is a personal experience that is a sign that God is at work in your life. There have been so many times during this ministry that God has given us moments that show us that He is totally in control of what is happening. One of those moments happened for us while traveling to Texas last week for an anniversary trip. (Click on “June 2024” above to view the complete newsletter.)
March 2024
In our March 2021 newsletter, we announced that it was “Simeon’s Turn,” and the process of building a new church at Na Khrai village began. Since that time, we hope you have followed the progress of the church as it was being built. (Click on “March 2024” above to view the complete newsletter.)
December 2023
It’s time for us to make our yearly return to Thailand to reconnect with our family there. A lot needs to be accomplished in the short time we will be there. We will have a dedication for the new church in Na Khrai. (Click on “December 2023” above to view the complete newsletter.)
September 2023
My dad passed away peacefully on August 16th. He was ready to be home. He was dedicated to our Lord during his 93 years of life. He was the example in my life that made it very easy for me to understand the love of our Heavenly Father. (Click on “September 2023” above to view the complete newsletter.)
June 2023
From May 5th through the 17th, athletes from 11 nations competed for medals across 37 different sports at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games. The games took place for the first time in Cambodia. (Click on “June 2023” above to view the complete newsletter.)
March 2023
Below are some snapshots from our recent visit to Thailand. A lot was accomplished during this time. Enjoy! (Click on “March 2023” above to view the complete newsletter.)
December 2022
Reading our newsletter from one year ago, the title was, “Is This the Year?”, and it definitely was the year. At that time we were anticipating the possibility of returning to Thailand after two long years away. We were hoping 2022 would be the year. (Click on “December 2022” above to view the complete newsletter.)
