Much needed update

Thanks to everyone praying for Amy and I. She's feeling a little better. She's been coughing a lot. We're hoping she starts feeling better soon. My back is feeling OK right now. We had a team here from PA. They Did a great job on the drywall job we're working on. I learned a few little shortcuts and I'm excited to get back at on Monday morning. At that same house another church from Vancouver worked on the roof... to make sure the rain didn't ruin the drywall we just put up. They were able to get a lot done in a short amount of time. It was good to get back to work after not having teams the last couple weeks, even though I spent most of the week trying to knock the rust off, if you know what I mean. We are now getting word that there will be over 130 people here each week in March! We are still in need of a bunch of volunteers, especially with construction experience. Again, if you or someone you know would like to come and serve, please let us know. Even if you or someone you know doesn't know that they would like to come and serve, let us know. We have some "techniques". ;)

We're gearing up for a New Year's Party this weekend. We know... New Year's has already happened, but we all had to work the next day, so not many of us were able to really celebrate. So we'll count down just before 10pm Saturday night, Jan 5th. Good times.

Please keep in touch. We LOVE hearing from you guys, either by comments on the blog or emails, or whatever. It really encourages us and brightens our days. You don't have to be profound, just a quick hello and how things are going in your life is great. Also, please keep praying. We're getting more settled in our roles, but there is still some adjustments being made, and as I mentioned in previous posts, we feel under attack from time to time, so continue to pray that we would be protected from those attacks. Most of all, be praying that through the work we are doing here and the work the volunteers are doing, that God's glory would be seen in us and through us and that His Kingdom would go forth. Hope to hear from you soon!

Phil

Oh, one more thing. Amy and I had intended on sending out Christmas cards this year, but do to a system problem in MN, we weren't able to get addresses and cards sent out in time. We apologize and want to let you know that we are really grateful for your love, support, and prayers during this time. God bless you all!