Rebekah's 6th birthday in Burleson, Texas
Nate began 7th grade at Kerr Middle School. Wow, this is a little scary for all of us. He has a locker and a small disco ball. Nate is in Athletics, (where he has to try out for basketball), AP classes, Texas history, and public speaking/debate. The kids were able to start back in Tae Kwon Do with Master Hughes, our neighbor. Monday we were able to watch a sparring match. Nate even broke a 1" pine board with his palm on the first try.
Many people ask us what we are doing. We spent time with family this summer in Maine. We are presently in Texas with Phil teaching World Religions at Southwestern. He feels like he was created to teach. I also hope to take some classes. We are working at organizing, cleaning, and are going to bloom where planted even if for a short period. Our family still loves missions, Ecuador, its people, the IMB leadership, and hope to be back home soon. In Acts 18:21 Paul states, "I will come back if it is God's will." God is still with us and he reveals new things daily.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
On a fun note, I was able to escape a few hours of unpacking to attend a Beth Moore conference in San Antonio and meet some lovely, God seeking ladies. This weekend Phil is going to be able to camp and hunt with friends. We also have a dove that has a nest, next to our front door with eggs. The kids try to keep their daddy away from them. I'm praying about going on a November mission trip to Jamaica.
posted by The Calvert Family @ 10:18 AM
3 Comments:
Everyone is getting so tall! So exciting to be starting school, even if it's blazing hot.
Glad to know what's going on with y'all.
I agree with you that God can use you wherever you are in your life.
Keep in touch!
Wow! Seems like I haven't seen yall in forever! All our love, Tabitha & Logan
Bro. Phil.....this is Debbie Thompson, the one the has asked you about a church in Quito for my "foreign exchange" student, Juan. I just read you latest blog. I think it is amazing how God puts people together, directly or indirectly. You see, my daughter just started The College at Southwestern. I asked her is she was taking World Religion, but she is not just yet. However, her evanglism professor stated that at sometime during their career she will have to take this course, and mentioned your name and how good you were. How amazing! We live in a little town called Mineral Wells here in Texas, which, Palo Pinto county, is one of the poorest county's in Texas. I say that to say that I believe that it is becoming one of the richest! I have seen revival starting in this town. Please pray for our town, I'll pray for you and your mission work in Quito or wherever God lead you, please continue to pray with me about Juan. I know God didn't send him here to become a child of the King and not lead his life in Ecudar. God is doing amazing things! In Christ's loving arms, Debbie
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