December 24, 2010

Dear Friends and Family,

The time has come! The 30 hr flight is less than a week away and we
are spending Christmas with Grace's family before Jeff leaves for
Zimbabwe. Grace will head over two weeks later as she could only get
off for a month from work. Pray for peace during our time apart.

We are just finishing packing our bags. Praise God for well over a
thousand dollars worth of supplies which have been donated and are
filling our bags to the brim. A special thanks to Kosirog pharmacy and
Cornerstone medical clinic. Please pray for all of the logistics of
getting the supplies in to Zimbabwe hassle free.

The first week in Zimbabwe Jeff will be helping out at a Vacation
Bible School in Harare the capital as well as getting immersed in a
Shona (the tribe we will work with) family. Then he will head to
Karanda Mission Hospital for a week before Grace joins up with him
there.

Please pray for safety and logistics in travel, for quick adjustments
to the time zone and culture, and that we would be a blessing to those
we serve.

Thank you again for all your prayers and support. We are so grateful
for you in our lives! May you have a wonderful Christmas and New
Years!

Love,

Jeff and Grace

P.S.
For some of you this may be your first introduction to our trip to
Zimbabwe. We probably didn't have your home address so please accept
a digital version. Attached is the letter describing the trip and a
prayer card.

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