Southern California Fire Update

On Friday evening we got the good news that our cabin did not burn in the recent fire. For those of you who did not know, we were one of the many thousands who had to evacuate last Monday. One of the large fires in the San Bernardino mountains started within a couple of miles from where we live and before leaving we were able to see flames from our windows. We packed for our Ukraine trip in a panic in the course of an hour and a half. Left several things at the cabin that we needed and brought things with us that we didn’t need. Nothing that can’t be remedied. We really appreciate the friends and family that prayed for our home. At one point the entire town was surrounded by fire and the fire department was pulled out as it was too dangerous for them to stay. And so, it is quite remarkable that only 10% of the homes in our village were destroyed. God is good!

Get Ready! Go!

A brief history: Two years ago the Lord got our attention. We were to try something different than the status quo. So we quit our jobs and sold our home in San Diego. Now Bill has 2 classes to take over the internet to complete the 2 year Seminary program, and Ann just received her Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Certificate this July.

Two summers ago we had the privilege of interning with James F. Myers Ministries in Kiev, Ukraine. Seeing firsthand their work with a Bible College for nationals and a church plant sparked our interest in going overseas. This April we were honored to receive an invitation to join Jim and the staff full time.

As we complete the final days of preparation, we both look forward to digging in. We plan to drive up to Seattle 10/24 and depart for Kiev on 10/29. This summer has given us a number of opportunities to fellowship with friends and family and receive what we covet the most, the prayer support to do our work through Jesus Christ.

The Lord has done great things for us!

Bill & Ann


Prayer requests:
- safe travel
- ease in finding an apartment and getting settled