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But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said.”
Matthew 28:1-9 ; Mark 16:1-8 Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-10

Easter is a favorite time of year for us. We so appreciate remembering when Jesus died, and then rose from the dead on the third day. We are very thankful for the forgiveness of sins we have because of His sacrifice.

New Zealand Trip: As we have already shared God greatly encouraged our hearts during the month of March. God provided all the remaining funds for our tickets to New Zealand (N.Z.), AMAZING! Praise the Lord!!! Thank you to everyone who prayed and gave towards meeting this goal. We are now busy preparing for our time in N.Z. We are looking forward to spending time with family and friends but we are also looking for opportunities to share our ministry in churches and small groups. We still do not have accommodation but we have a good deal on a rental van.

DEAN
General: I’m glad that after installing the part my brother sent me there is now no gas fumes smell in my Ford Escort station wagon. The church stewardship committee voted to hire a new youth pastor. I continue helping in the youth ministry and I’m enjoying serving with the new youth pastor. My English composition class is winding down, I handed in my research paper last week and my last class is tomorrow. The audit is in progress for this year at New Tribes.

TUTI
General: Another praise is I now have a new computer. It is called a tablet computer, the iPad2. It’s very helpful for Dean & I to both be able to do computer work at the same time. We praise God that we are all healthy again. I’m very relieved that the new pill that I’m on for my hormone imbalance problem seems to be working fine. I do believe that the lifestyle changes I’ve made and the herbal tea I’m drinking everyday is also making a positive difference as well. The missions committee at church held a yard sale & bake sale on March 24. The yard sale raised almost $900 for missions, Hooray! The first Thursday of the month I and 3 friends get together for international fellowship group. This month we focused on Easter and decorating eggs for our families.

CARISSA, VERONICA, LEVI & MARIAH
School: I, Carissa was feeling quite nervous about the FCAT exams at school but I’m happy to report that they are over and I think I did very well. I was happy to see that I got all A’s on my latest report card. I, Veronica am happy that I’m getting better at reading and learning my sight words. I, Levi am happy to be learning to read, I know most of my sight words and I can do my homework every week now.
I, Mariah am still learning to go to the potty/toilet everyday. I still enjoy going to my class at Bible Study Fellowship every Tuesday. I like playing with my friends and with my sisters and brother.
General: Veronica and I still like the Bible study Mom is doing with us in the evenings. We also like playing games in the evenings. I, Carissa had been practicing a lot for the Church Easter program. I performed a puppet play and a stick dance. I, Veronica had been practicing a lot for the Easter program too. I performed in the same stick dance as Carissa. I, Levi am happy to not have a cold anymore. Dad took me to the Doctor and he said I have a problem with constipation. I have to drink apple juice and take some medicine every day to help me with that. I, Mariah am happy to be over my cold too. I was bitten by a lot of fire ants, it really hurt. I’m getting better from my bites. It is hot again now so we have been going swimming, yay!

We PRAISE GOD for:

- The Easter holiday weekend and the Easter Sunday services at our church.
- Our daughters Carissa and Veronica who participated in the Easter services. Carissa performed a stick dance and puppet play and Veronica performed in the same stick dance.
- The finances we’ve received to cover our tickets to New Zealand and for everyone who prayed to accomplish this goal.
- The vehicle part for Dean’s car that has eliminated the gas fumes smell.
- The opportunities to serve in our local church.
- The provision of a new computer for Tuti and for her new treatment working so well.
- The whole family being healthy.
- The children doing well at school.
- The people who pray for us, write to us, advocate for us and support us financially.
- His provision for all our needs. His Son Jesus, our Savior who has delivered us from our sins.

We ask PRAYER for:

- The rest of the details that need to be worked out for our trip to New Zealand. We are in need of accommodation.
- Our remaining time in the US before our trip that we would get done what we need to before we leave and also we would like to have someone house sit our house while we are away.
- The childrens education; that they would continue to do well at school.
- Mariah; that she would make that final breakthrough step to be potty/toilet trained.
- Dean as he finishes his English composition class; that he would pass the class and get a good overall grade.
- The audit at New Tribes; that it would go smoothly.
- Neighborhood outreach; that we would persevere with our neighbors and continue to look for opportunities to reach out and be a good testimony.
- Our children; for their spiritual growth and overall development.
- Dean and I; a strong marriage and wisdom and affection in raising our children.
- Levi; a return to a regular cycle.

From Easter Sunday 2012, posted by Tuti Hess on 4/09/2012 (23 items)

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From international fellowship April 2012, posted by Tuti Hess on 4/07/2012 (12 items)

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From The beginning of spring break, posted by Tuti Hess on 3/19/2012 (34 items)

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