We know it's sooner than expected, but we are, in fact, moving back to Atlanta this December! As you know, we have both had a recent position change within the ministry. Alex now serves as the President, and Holly, as the Director of Public Relations. We have come to realize that our efforts in these roles would accomplish more if we were living in Atlanta.
This was a difficult decision to make, as we have made many friends here in Peru. And in many ways, we still feel like we're just settling in. However, through much prayer and consideration, we believe this change of direction is a necessary step in God's will for New Covenant Ministries (NCM) and all the work that NCM is doing for the Kingdom.
Initially as President, Alex has been traveling back to the States once a month for a week or longer to address ministry needs. Beginning in January, he will do the opposite and return to Peru for an extended weekend every month to address the needs of our projects here. Before we leave in December, we will be completing our current Peruvian Home Makeover and the Phase 1 construction of our Medical/Sports Complex & Church. Next year, Alex will oversee the continual development of the Complex & Church, as well as our abused women's shelter, Pat's Place, and our girls' orphanage, Hope House.
Holly's first year of teaching ESOL is quickly coming to a conclusion. She has really enjoyed being in the classroom and seeing her students improve week by week. She is going to miss them all terribly. However, she is very excited about supporting NCM with her gifts in writing, editing and design back in the U.S. She will be assisting with mission trip planning and recruiting through regular rallies and email communication. She will also assist with general ministry fundraising for the projects and facilities described above.
We will post more updates as our plans progress. We do know we will be traveling most of December, but we hope to move into an apartment at the end of the month. Since we sold all our furniture before moving to Peru, we will have to furnish the whole apartment again! Thankfully, the Lord led us to keep our bedroom suite, so we know at least one room will be ready for us! Please pray that God provides for everything else just as He provided for our move to Peru!
Thank you for your faithful support during our year in Peru. You have been a great blessing to us and to all the people God has touched through us. We welcome your prayers and your questions, should you have any. We love and appreciate you and your families. We look forward to sharing in God's blessings with you in 2009!
In His service,
Alex & Holly
This was a difficult decision to make, as we have made many friends here in Peru. And in many ways, we still feel like we're just settling in. However, through much prayer and consideration, we believe this change of direction is a necessary step in God's will for New Covenant Ministries (NCM) and all the work that NCM is doing for the Kingdom.
Initially as President, Alex has been traveling back to the States once a month for a week or longer to address ministry needs. Beginning in January, he will do the opposite and return to Peru for an extended weekend every month to address the needs of our projects here. Before we leave in December, we will be completing our current Peruvian Home Makeover and the Phase 1 construction of our Medical/Sports Complex & Church. Next year, Alex will oversee the continual development of the Complex & Church, as well as our abused women's shelter, Pat's Place, and our girls' orphanage, Hope House.
Holly's first year of teaching ESOL is quickly coming to a conclusion. She has really enjoyed being in the classroom and seeing her students improve week by week. She is going to miss them all terribly. However, she is very excited about supporting NCM with her gifts in writing, editing and design back in the U.S. She will be assisting with mission trip planning and recruiting through regular rallies and email communication. She will also assist with general ministry fundraising for the projects and facilities described above.
We will post more updates as our plans progress. We do know we will be traveling most of December, but we hope to move into an apartment at the end of the month. Since we sold all our furniture before moving to Peru, we will have to furnish the whole apartment again! Thankfully, the Lord led us to keep our bedroom suite, so we know at least one room will be ready for us! Please pray that God provides for everything else just as He provided for our move to Peru!
Thank you for your faithful support during our year in Peru. You have been a great blessing to us and to all the people God has touched through us. We welcome your prayers and your questions, should you have any. We love and appreciate you and your families. We look forward to sharing in God's blessings with you in 2009!
In His service,
Alex & Holly
