September, 2001

Dear Family and Friends,

We are excited to share with you our upcoming missions trip to India. We will be leaving on October 30th and returning at the end of March.

I have been going to India with my parents (Harley and Jan) since I was six years old. Ministry in India has always been a big part of my life. Over the past few years Kierstian and I were married and started our family. Brooke is now 3 years old and Jayna is 8 months old. Every year when my parents would leave for India, both my wife and I would feel as if we too should be going.

This year Kierstian and I felt led that it was time for us to go as a family to the mission field. In talking to my Dad I felt very encouraged. God will make a way. We are trusting in God totally to provide the finances. We believe God has laid India on our hearts for a reason.

Some of the things we will be doing is working with kids clubs that will be starting in several cities. Redemption Ministry also has one main children’s home that will hold up to 35 children. We are also in the process of building smaller village children’s homes in conjunction with churches that will house 12 children. We are looking forward to working with these homes. I will also be traveling from village to village participating in meetings and praying for the people. We will be living at Redemption Bible College and will have the opportunity to interact with the Bible students.

We ask that you would pray for us. Prayer is a powerful tool against the enemy. He has no power over prayer, and we praise God for that tool. We would also appreciate it if you could support us in our trip, whether it be a monthly gift or a one time gift. For a tax deductible receipt, please make checks out to Redemption Ministry with our name in the notation, and mail to the address listed below. God will bless you for your kindness.