We have had a few emails now that it's the beginning of the year asking how things are going personally with the Inge family here on mission in Joplin. I thought I'd give a quick update on things for those who like to keep up.
Christmas was good. Ashley and Abby got to fight the "christmas crud" but are feeling better. We had a 2 yr old in the house for Christmas again and that was great. Nothing like the magical experience of Christmas morning with children! I expect the first morning in Heaven will be similar for myself :)
New Years was uneventful, but it sounded like the kids next door were having a hoot!
Ethan and Abby got straight "A"s on their report cards today. Very proud of them!
Lilly turned 2 this week (Jan 2nd) and is everybit the terrible two. Very stubborn and independant. Not sure where that came from...She is talking like crazy and putting sentences together. Very fun.
Ethan, Abby and I just finished our weekly reading/study of Genesis. Good times.
Ashley is doing well and continues to be the backbone of this family. God definately blessed me with the most awesome wife on the planet! She is a proverbs wife and a crown on my head.
Winter comes and goes from Joplin. Planting a church is still pretty hard and yet satisfying. The family is learning about the provision of God and experiencing things in new ways. Our faith is constantly pushed and God's grace is evident daily!
Thank you for your love, support, concern and prayers for the continuing work of planting this church called Mystery. You are a blessing.