Missionary News

Goodbye August, Hello September

August 31, 2023

Yours in Christ, Wade   Could it really be September already? Is time going faster or am I going slower? In August I turned 77 years old. I decided to go back to 75 instead to see if that would improve my energy level. Well, of course it didn’t but it was fun joking about […]

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It’s the Little Things that Matter

August 24, 2023

“Your path led through the sea, your way through the mighty waters, though your footprints were not seen.” Psalm 77:19 Praise God: We were able to meet with a sister from a local area church who has a great outreach ministry in India. We spent time together sharing what God is doing and has done […]

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Portugal, Viana do Castelo – 16th August 2023

August 16, 2023

Update from Nuno and Gila Portugal   Dear praying friends, We have so much to be thankful for! Thank you for for all your prayers! Late July we celebrated Diogo’s 12th birthday. Join us in praying he continues to grow in knowing the Lord and in His wisdom. Leonor served in Word of Life youth […]

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Overby Odyssey August 2023

August 9, 2023

Serving Him in Kandern, Germany, Scott for Heather, Stanley, Holly, Stuart, and Samuel As we enter August we are thankful for the summer we have had so far. At the beginning of the summer, we desired this to be a summer of Sabbath rest after the stress of the last few years. God was able […]

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Grateful

July 28, 2023

We are very grateful for: Being able to join our son Jordan and his family and in laws for Sunday worship as a family. The first time in years that we were able to worship as a family where Peggy and I are not serving as pastor and worship leader. It was awesome! For my […]

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It’s a Hot Summer!

July 15, 2023

News from Bob Carvajal Louisiana   May is the month we wrapped up all the school activities. Our last Next Gen meeting at Destrahan was May 10. We did our Senior Graduates presentation at church on May 28. Of course May 5 is Cinco de Mayo. We had an extravaganza at the church all around […]

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Portugal, Viana do Castelo – 9th July 2023

July 9, 2023

Update from Nuno and Gila Portugal   Dear praying friends, Thank you for for all your prayers! We had a beautiful day, filled with the presence of the Lord. We share with you some of the photos of the baptisms. Rejoice with us! The Lord is doing amazing things in our midst and we are […]

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Von Raeders July 6 2023

July 6, 2023

Prayer Requests Praises Great time of relational connections last week. God’s faithfulness and people’s generosity towards us and our ministry. Securing a part time job to supplement our income. Requests Continued connections with church family. Opportunities to share the love of Christ with unbelievers. Continuing depth of relationship with Jesus as He works on our […]

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Abby’s Garden is Growing!

July 6, 2023

We currently have 8-10 kids coming regularly, and a new baby joining us next month. With four children on the waiting list, we are nearing capacity in our current space. As mentioned in the previous update, we have the opportunity to complete the work on the upstairs unit and move up there, which would enable […]

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Overby Odyssey July 2023

July 4, 2023

Serving Him in Kandern, Germany, Scott for Heather, Stanley, Holly, Stuart, and Samuel Summer is here, Wow, we have been here for almost a year. We are so thankful for where God has placed us, but it has also been a trying year with many challenges along the way. During the year we have learned […]

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