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Time for BIG Change! Exciting!

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Countdown to lift off …

Efficiency of time and money!!! Finally, the decision had been made as to the exact dates for my upcoming journey to Africa. I jumped on the computer to start the long process of choosing the right itinerary and booking tickets; and, in just a few clicks of the keys, two unbelievable things popped off the page. One, the lowest airfare I’d ever seen for the trip (only $1,600 … normally $2,000-2,500); next the very first itinerary option was the best I’d ever seen (minimum layovers and great departure and arrival times). So I jumped all over it and was done in 15 minutes (typically a routine that last more than an hour). My bags aren’t packed yet, but I’m ready to go!

My departure is this Thursday May 14th and return on May 29th. There is a double ton to accomplish while I am there. So that you can do some informed praying, let me list a few of the highlights. (more…)

Olive Branch Ministries … the Challenge of the Future!

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

2008 - What a year it has been!
All I can say about it is, “ Wow !!!” This whole journey has been one “sudden blessing” after another. In some ways I have just felt like an excited little kid on the curb watching a parade go by as God was unfolding one wonderful event after another. AND I am totally jazzed about 2009 … it could very likely be the most important year of our ministry as we lay the foundation and direction for the next couple of decades.

school childrenIn 2008, by God’s grace, we were able to dramatically impact the lives of the 24 orphans that God has called us to serve.

In 2009 we will be focused on two primary objectives: Significantly improving the educational experience of all of the children and beginning the master planning process of the 30 acres that God has provided for us in the village of Zziba.

Here’s what we are believing God for in 2009.

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