This is really strange. Sometimes I think I am not sure where I live. Last week in one morning I interacted with people from Mongolia, China, Cambodia, and Nepal. Just today it was discussions about people from Mongolia, South Korea, Philippines, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Every week I have contact with my key ministry partner in India. Even though I live in the US, my heart and mind is constantly in Asia. To dream is exciting…
Again I want to thank you for your interest, encouragements, prayers, financial support and involvement. We love seeing and hearing from you. We could not do it without you! Travel Costs Several people wonder how much this all costs. If you asked me, I would tell you that the airfare alone for this trip costs over $3,300 not to mention visas, lodging, meals, and ground transportation. We know this costs a lot and each month…
In July, we went to Indiana where John met with his college mentor and former missionary. We also visited our former home church and ministry partner, Meadows Christian Fellowship. John was able to meet a key Mongolian Pastor and other contacts last week while they were visiting near Chicago. Our AIT team is generating connections and hopes to visit in Mongolia sometime next year. This month John and Elaine head to Kentucky to visit Elaine’s…
Asia Comes Home Your July 2023 Update from John and Elaine Last month we had our first Japanese visitor to our new home in Pecatonica IL. We imagined it would occur sooner, but the pandemic slowed the globe down. One of our old church members and Elaine’s Bible study student, Mrs. Yoko Saito visited from Tokyo. It was a marvelous time of reunion on this side of the Pacific. She enjoyed visiting with our family…