Border Crossings
Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from the newsletter of our missionaries – The Schierkolk Family.
“‘. . . and they shall call His name Immanuel’ which means, God with us.” -Gospel of Matthew 1:28
Advent and Christmas bring some paradoxical feelings for us. On one hand, we are really enjoying being with our daughter Rachel, seeing snow, being with family, experiencing the joy of the many events of the Christmas season, and touching base with friends. We enjoyed the Christmas concert at the Bible School (AFLBS) so much we went twice!
Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from the newsletter of our missionaries – The Schierkolk Family.
“‘. . . and they shall call His name Immanuel’ which means, God with us.” -Gospel of Matthew 1:28
Advent and Christmas bring some paradoxical feelings for us. On one hand, we are really enjoying being with our daughter Rachel, seeing snow, being with family, experiencing the joy of the many events of the Christmas season, and touching base with friends. We enjoyed the Christmas concert at the Bible School (AFLBS) so much we went twice!
On the other hand, this is the first Christmas that the kids in the clubs in Jerez won’t have us “with” them and we won’t be having a Christmas party where they’ll be getting a present and they won’t get to watch the traditional showing of “Red Boots for Christmas” in Spanish. No tamales made by Adri (who passed away in May) enjoyed with all of the people from the church in Jerez. No watching the serious excitement of a young person in church lighting the Advent candle. So we feel a significant paradox (or as we often say in our family, “pair of ducks”). But God is “with” us and He is “with” them…
Todd, Barb, Rachel, Megan and Kirstie Schierkolk
A New Life This Christmas!
Editor’s Note: This is a greeting from our missionaries - The Pillman Family.
Merry Christmas!
Christmas is a time to celebrate God's gift of His only begotten Son to the world. This year, we are also celebrating God's gift of a son for our family! We are so thankful for His good and perfect gifts. May your celebrations this Christmas season always be focused on Jesus!
Todd, Barb, Rachel, Megan and Kirstie Schierkolk
A New Life This Christmas!
Editor’s Note: This is a greeting from our missionaries - The Pillman Family.
Merry Christmas!
Christmas is a time to celebrate God's gift of His only begotten Son to the world. This year, we are also celebrating God's gift of a son for our family! We are so thankful for His good and perfect gifts. May your celebrations this Christmas season always be focused on Jesus!
Nathanael Paul Pillman
Born: December 19, 2011
Weight: 9 lbs. 12oz.
Length: 21 ¾ in.
Na-THAN-yel (Hebrew) Gift of God
Because of Him,
Justo, Patricia and Nathanael
“Every good gift and perfect gift is from above.” James 1:17
