We have traveled to check out possible places to relocate and begin serving Hispanic communities in the Lansing area, Detroit and Richmond.  Last month, we reported to you about Lansing, which is still on our hearts.  We recently visited Detroit.  The ministry called Pan de Vida (Bread of Life) has so much potential and visiting there last Sunday was a very exciting experience.  Pastor Greg Lorenz and his wife, Stephanie, have a great set up with the church building and former grade school (West Bethlehem Lutheran) right in the middle of Mexican Town, Detroit.  Their language and people skills are commendable and we pray for the work they are doing.  Would you pray with us that God would guide them in the ministry there and bring many people from the neighborhood to come to know Jesus? 

This week, we will visit Grand Rapids and Oceana County on the West side of the state.  Please pray that we will experience God's guidance during our meetings as we connect with these communities.

The kids are doing great, but they are ready to settle down - every once in a while there is a twinge of homesickness for Paraguay, and the yearning for the initiation of our next mission to begin.  The girls are working on their homeschooling and making progress so that we don't lose too much time in getting back into the American Educational System next fall.

On the right is a picture of Karolein talking with some people at Salem Lutheran Church in Saint Louis about the items we had on display from Paraguay.