Together For the Nation’s-Arizona

We were so blessed to get to travel to Phoenix, Arizona for a Sub-Saharan Africa ‘Together for the Nations’ event. We gathered together with SBC churches from around Arizona and were able to share about what God is doing in Africa. 

Churches from around Arizona gathered together for the Together for the Nation’s

This table was praying specifically how they can reach the NextGen in their churches with the NextGen in Africa.

Lauren served in a Nehemiah team with us this past summer and is schooling at Grand Canyon University so she joined us for the day. 

Everyone loved Lauren’s testimony of her Nehemiah Team experience 

We snuck away for a night to the Grand Canyon since we were so close. So beautiful!!

 

Speaking at Greenridge Baptist Church, MD

We were so honored to be back at Brent’s church in Clarksburg, Maryland where he grew up. We were able to share what the Lord is doing in Botswana and meet with the missions committee and dear family friends afterwards. So thankful for Greenridge Baptists Church and how they care for their community. 

Senders Summit

 

We were so excited to attend a Senders Summit at the IMB headquarters in Richmond, VA. It was amazing to see so many churches gathered to try to develop a pipeline to send missionaries out in partnership with the IMB. There will be another one next year if you’re interested. 

The Senders Summit is for ministry leaders looking to start or enhance your efforts to prepare individuals and families for mid-term and long-term missions and ministry.

They had opportunities to do the following:

• Share the vision and details of your established missionary pipeline (sometimes called cohorts or residencies) with other ministry leaders.
• Network with other “pipeline-minded” ministry leaders and missionaries. 
• Attend informative and interactive sessions designed for multiple participants from the same ministry team. 
• Develop a game plan to develop believers for life-long service in their local context.

Washington DC

Brent was scheduled to speak at his home church in Maryland. We took a few hours traveling up to walk around DC. What a beautiful city! After about 3 miles my feet were killing me and we rented little scooters…most fun ever!!!

The Capitol

Washington Monument

Lincoln Memorial

Gettysburg address

The White House

National History Museum…reminded us of ‘Night at the Museum’

Scooters riding

Coolest scooter rider ever 

Happy 8th birthday, Ellie

Our sweet Ellie turned 8 on September 7. She has made a couple of close friends at school so we invited them to the jump park and then to our home to celebrate.  So thankful for this little bundle of energy the Lord has blessed us with ❤️

Kitten themed party

Mamaw and Papaw visit

Photo Booth fun with friends

Jump park

Celebrations 

Thankful for Daisy and Anthony being her sweet friends from school

Medadvance Conference

Soon after our arrival to the States, we were able to be a part of a Medadvance Conference specifically for healthcare professionals looking to serve on short term trips, mid term (2-3 years), or long term. 

Alongside of our colleagues, we were able to share all that God is doing in Sub-Saharan Africa through Healthcare strategies. 

Ellie-3rd Grade

 Sweet Ellie was so excited for her 3rd grade year and getting to ride the school bus to school every day (life goals). We prayed the Lord would provide a sweet friendship for her and He has done just that.  

3rd grade

School bus

Sweet friendship with a little girl in her class and in our neighborhood 

Bradyn-9th grade

We are so thankful that Bradyn has started his 9th grade school year off so well at North Raleigh Christian Academy. His classmates have been so welcoming and he joined the football team…yep American football 🏈 He may not know anything about football, but he LOVES being part of a team.

1st day of school 

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Amanda‘s parents came for a visit and to watch a game 

Liberty University

 2 weeks after our arrival to the States, we took Taylor to Liberty University to begin her Freshman year. What a sweet time to drop our daughter off at the school we both graduated from. It has changed A LOT since our time!! It’s so exciting to see the many programs offered to students to train ‘Champions for Christ.’

Saying goodbye was easier knowing we would be close and able to get to her this year. 

Convocation in the Vines Center…whoa!

Loved helping set up her room 

These amazing students transported ALL of Taylor’s things from our car straight to her room 🥰

Taylor’s roommate is so sweet and they get along so well. So thankful the Lord put them together ❤️

Thank you, Providence

We are so thankful for Providence Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC that has made our transition back to the States for this year seamless. They have provided such a wonderful home and a car for us during our time here and we have been so spiritually refreshed by attending church each Sunday. We have felt so loved!! 

Our Stateside home

Welcome to church by Hailey who came on a short term mission trip to Botswana 

Goodbye Botswana 🇧🇼

 The end of July, we said goodbye to Botswana (for a year). We will be in Raleigh, NC during our time but have many speaking engagements across the States. We would love to connect with you while we are here. 

   It’s a long way!! 

Ellie saying goodbye to her best friend Jesse

Saying goodbye to our Journeygirls, Nehemiah Team, and Botshelo. It’s been a busy season but so thankful to be surrounded by these sweet people who love Jesus. 

Bradyn’s invited some friends over for a goodbye ❤️