The significance and burden of "going" has begun to weigh more heavily on us as we draw closer to our departure for Madagascar.  We have become more acutely aware of the logistical, educational, cultural, emotional, and spiritual burden that is wrapped around this two letter command... Go!  We have realized that we cannot be self-reliant in this endeavor.  We need partners who back us up through prayer, emotional support, and finances.  In essence, we need to be Sent. (Rom 10:13-17)
 
We are fortunate to have a growing group of individual and church partners who are meeting us in this need.  Our home church, First Covenant Church, has taken us in like family and committed to Sending us.  They are constantly encouraging us and supporting us in this endeavor in a myriad of ways.  A new church partner is Faithbridge UMC in Houston, Texas.  This church has eagerly jumped into partnership with us to promote health and healing in Madagascar.  We look forward to a growing relationship with this church as they Send and we Go.

Picture is of our family at First Covenant Church, Anchorage, Alaska