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As we enter our last month in the U.S., please be praying for the following:

1. For all of us to be excited about returning to ministry in Indonesia. Katie and Grace, especially, have really felt more comfortable in the States than in Indonesia. Actually, all of us do to varying degrees as this is our home culture.

2. Our financial support has fallen off some upon our return home and we have some outstanding medical, dental and travel bills to pay off before our return, if possible. We are presently at around 83% of recommended monthly support.

3. For safe travel west and a wonderful time visiting relatives and our sending church body.

4. For sanity as we shop for final supplies that we can’t purchase in Indonesia as well as the busyness of the Holiday season.

5. That we would be able to turn our focus back to Christ and all He has done for us during this time of year.

6. For Anna as she continues to home school even in all this transition and not having our own home to work out of.

7. That our children’s passports will arrive safely before our departure date of January 6th.

8. Our eldest daughter Katie is in eleventh grade and not sure of plans for when she finishes high school. Please pray that the Lord would give her clear direction and for direction for Anna and I too as we give her guidance. Please pray that she would desire to serve the Lord no matter what she chooses to do.

Praises:

1. A great experience in the Midwest.

2. For faithful supporting friends and churches.

3. For our health including my positive eye report from the Wheaton eye clinic. The Uveitis is presently “quiet.”

4. Anna has been able to keep up for the most part with home schooling. We were also able to join the YMCA here giving us an outlet for exercise and swimming.

5. The weather held up enough for me to finish painting Ernie and Gail’s house.

6. For vehicles to use and places to stay during our 6-month furlough.

7. For great coworkers to work with back in Indonesia as well as our relationships with Indonesian friends.

8. For continued “open doors” to Indonesia.

9. For our various freedoms here in America.

Thanks again for your part in our ministry. May the Lord grant you peace and strength in these days and during the Holiday season,

John, Anna Marie, Katie, Grace, Paula and Kurt

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