Fun at MTI

(Philip having a little fun with some fire crackers!)

Last night at Missionary Training, we had a little celebration after dinner. There is a family here going to Haiti who has a son that turn 13 yesterday! We celebrated his birthday as well as having a little Fourth of July celebration. There were a few fireworks for the kids (all safe of course) and then later the adults had some bigger ones...that is until the rained sent us all inside! It was a fun evening playing games and hanging out with our new missionary friends:)! Though we are ready to be on our way come Friday, we will greatly miss the friendships we have made over the last 3 weeks!

Blessings,
Philip, Kara, and baby Adalynn

While some prefer to play in the pot holes...

...others chose to play with the fireworks!

The adults even had some fun!

God is Good!

"God is good all the time...all the time God is good."
This past week was Vacation Bible School at our home church, Faith Wesleyan Church in Terre Haute, IN! Earlier last week Philip's dad called us and told us that the nightly offering from VBS was going to go to our mission's fund!! We were so humbled to hear this news. Philip and I drove to Terre Haute last night for the VBS finale. Pam, who was in charge of the VBS, did a wonderful job with the children. At the end of the night the final offering was counted and we were blown away! Our hearts were humbled as we saw God's faithfulness through the giving of the children and congregation at Faith Wesleyan. Thank you to all the children and families that gave during VBS! God has been encouraging us through you this week!

Blessings,
Philip, Kara, and baby Adalynn

Philip and I in the VBS "croc" boat!

VBS helpers!

MTI Continued...

Philip and I are finishing up our 3rd week of missionary training with Global Partners. We are staying at Verity Institute where we have all our meetings and meals. This week we have been talking about theology. Today we talked about the importance of being able to articulate and explain the doctrine of the Trinity. We also talked about team building. It was a full day, and the days to come are going to be even more packed with information! Please pray for the 18 other missionaries as we continue through this week. People are becoming weary as we enter this last week of training. Pray for the strength of the Holy Spirit and for His anointing to be upon us as we finish out the week. Philip and I are so appreciative of each of you as you are a part of this ministry. Thank you for your prayers!

Blessings,
Philip, Kara, and baby Adalynn