Friday, March 20, 2009

TEAM Tour: Update I

TEAM Members Cindy and Katie are seen here posing with Tiffany and Little Katie during our time at Lakeview Wesleyan in Marion, IN. Cindy worked with Tiffany at Lakeview’s Preschool and Daycare during the many years that Tiffany served there during college, and it was great to reconnect after several years to hear how God has been blessing their family and seeing how much Katie has grown since we have last seen her.


Pictured here with Katie is Mike, also from Lakeview. Mike and his wife Janet have greatly blessed us with their partnership over the past years, not only by supporting and praying for us, but also by allowing us to live with them for several months before we left for the field.


What do missionaries who are on furlough do during the week? The answer is actually quite dull as we spend a great amount of time working on the Internet, emailing, and updating contact and giving lists. Mike and Janet were kind enough to allow us to use their office one day while they were out of town to get caught up on some work, and we snapped this picture of the Gallant Trio, Tim, Tiffany and Little Katie in her swing, as we labored at their house.


Following our time with Lakeview, we again spent a Wednesday night with our good friends at the 2nd Generation class at Brookhaven Wesleyan. These important TEAM members have continued to bless us with their interest in the ministry in Cambodia, and we always have such a great time visiting them. The “goofy” picture above was taken at the close of a really great night of fellowship and fun.


The night also allowed us to visit with our good friends Paul & Lora and Wes & Susie who lead the 2nd Generation class. Pictured above with Katie are Wes and Susie, longtime members of the TEAM who were one of our most faithful email partners over our time in Cambodia.


The night was a blessing to us as we were able to share about the history of the church in Cambodia, and how God has used men and women to build His Kingdom. The kids really showed their interest by their questions and the way that they welcomed us into their group. Here you are seeing Caleb, a faithful prayer partner, waving to all of you out there around the country.


Our travels home from Marion took us through Ft. Wayne where we were able to meet with Allen and Bonnie, TEAM members who joined us at the beginning of our time of support raising, so many years ago. Bonnie continually encouraged us while we were on the field, and even now that we are home in the United States, by emailing us Bible verses that raised our spirits and testified of God’s care for His children. The picture above shows us at a Chinese restaurant where we were able to talk over a bowl of rice and several delicious platters of food.