2010
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Remembering David Plaster
David Plaster died at the age of 60, March 6th, 2010. His was a life well lived. During his life he accomplished much: Masters of Divinity, Masters of Theology, Doctorate in Systematic Theology, Academic Dean and Vice President of Grace College and Seminary, Moderator of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, Senior Pastor (Millwood Chapel, [...]
Drunks can help you learn a language
When learning to speak a foreign language the biggest factor is not being inhibited by fear or shame and just opening up your mouth to talk. Thats all well and fine for me, I can, by force of will, make myself talk and make conversation even though I feel like an idiot. But, the biggest [...]
2010 Southern Cone Church Planters Conference
About 100 people from Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay came together in Buenos Aires this last weekend for the 2010 Grace Brethren Southern Cone Church Planters Conference, organized by the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches in Argentina and sponsored by Grace Brethren International Missions . Leadership and Teamwork Most everyone arrived by lunchtime on Saturday and that afternoon we were introduced [...]
The Unimaginable Path
If you would have asked me after my senior year of high school if I thought I’d be where I’m at today, I probably would have responded no way. It’s not that I didn’t have a desire to serve God, it’s just that I never imagined it would be on this path. It’s really awesome to [...]
Preparing for our Return
As we are preparing for our return home after our first 3 year term I am overwhelmed at what lies ahead, thinking how in the world is this going to happen? We want to return but will we even be able to? These questions bring my thoughts back to 2004, that summer when we 3 [...]
Crafts with the Girls
We had a great time with a group of girls this afternoon. They LOVED making this stained-glass votive candle holder and LOVED that they got to take it home too. Here’s some shots from our time together. Erika putting on the tissue paper. Sara painting glue on her candle holder. Melani making one. Marisol, this [...]
Preparing for Home
What will it be like to be back in the States…the feel of a smooth ride on the road, huge expansive highways, fast food that you can eat in your car, good ketchup, PICKLES!!!! AND, the ability to communicate yourself without any difficulty! We are in the process of planning our time back home and preparing [...]
Visitors!
Last weekend Meche and Tati, friends of ours and leaders in the Wilde GBC in Buenos Aires, brought a group of young adults out to La Plata for the day. We had a great time hanging out and talking, and they led the Hora Feliz in the villa. (Do I still need to define those [...]
Team La Plata Goals
We’ve had these done since March, but kept forgetting to post them. These are our team goals for the year: Continuation and Progress of the plan put in place March 2009 Long Term Goal for Ministry in Argentina #1: For our team to gain experience in church planting, the Spanish language, and Argentine culture so [...]
A Growing Family
As most of you know, 6 months ago our second daughter (Greta) was born. When you have your second kid, one of the questions that everybody seems to ask is “Is your other kid jealous?” In fact, even before Greta was born I remember being asked if I thought Emerson (daughter #1) would end up [...]
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